How important is this hose November 20, 2008, 11:42:20 AM 1988 tbird 5.0 Ok so while removing the exahust i broke a small 1/2' to 3/4' tube that comes off of the exahust and back up to a line kinda runs parrell to the trans dipstic. What should I do I dont really want to replace the exhaust can i just plug it. Quote Selected
How important is this hose Reply #1 – November 20, 2008, 11:48:50 AM Sounds like a thermactor line.... Quote Selected
How important is this hose Reply #2 – November 20, 2008, 11:54:26 AM ok so what is a thermector line and what does it do Quote Selected
How important is this hose Reply #3 – November 20, 2008, 12:06:44 PM http://www.autozone.com/addVehicleId,1070903/initialAction,repairGuide/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c1528006b7fb Quote Selected
How important is this hose Reply #4 – November 20, 2008, 03:14:45 PM walker #35574 is supposed to be a replacementyou'll prolly have to replace the check valve also unles you can seperate the crimped connection Quote Selected
How important is this hose Reply #5 – November 20, 2008, 04:58:29 PM Delete the smog stuff,get a short belt,done. Quote Selected
How important is this hose Reply #6 – November 20, 2008, 05:38:07 PM Yeah. LOL. I do actually still have my air pump, same belt, but getting rid of the piping and the lines going to the heads made it so much better to work in that area. Space ftw. Quote Selected
How important is this hose Reply #7 – November 20, 2008, 11:48:48 PM Space FTW X2 !!!! Quote Selected
How important is this hose Reply #8 – November 21, 2008, 12:39:08 AM pinch off the line at the exhaust with vise gripsshort belt per below or see my diy link above my sig Quote Selected