How much vacuum hose needed?

[jasonlel]

I'm planning to change almost all of my vacuum hose esp the solenoids ones to silicon material. I have 3 sizes in mind, but could someone double check on my sizes and length needed.

Size | Length
4mm | 25feet
6mm | 6 feet
8mm | 8 feet

But I have some doubt with the figures I have. See below figures which is extracted from an online shop selling silicon hose for FD3s

- 40 feet of 3.5mm (all small solenoids).
- 15 feet of 4.0mm (Windshield washers and boost controllers).
- 16 feet of 6.0mm (larger air lines on engine).
- 4 feet of 8.0mm (larger air lines on engine).


Please advice.....

 

[jasonlel]

Anyone?

I'm planning to change almost all of my vacuum hose esp the solenoids ones to silicon material. I have 3 sizes in mind, but could someone double check on my sizes and length needed.

Size | Length
4mm | 25feet
6mm | 6 feet
8mm | 8 feet

But I have some doubt with the figures I have. See below figures which is extracted from an online shop selling silicon hose for FD3s

- 40 feet of 3.5mm (all small solenoids).
- 15 feet of 4.0mm (Windshield washers and boost controllers).
- 16 feet of 6.0mm (larger air lines on engine).
- 4 feet of 8.0mm (larger air lines on engine).


Please advice.....

 

[joe13]

I'm planning to change almost all of my vacuum hose esp the solenoids ones to silicon material. I have 3 sizes in mind, but could someone double check on my sizes and length needed.

Size | Length
4mm | 25feet
6mm | 6 feet
8mm | 8 feet

But I have some doubt with the figures I have. See below figures which is extracted from an online shop selling silicon hose for FD3s

- 40 feet of 3.5mm (all small solenoids).
- 15 feet of 4.0mm (Windshield washers and boost controllers).
- 16 feet of 6.0mm (larger air lines on engine).
- 4 feet of 8.0mm (larger air lines on engine).

Please advice.....

Jason,

4mm - 30 feet to be safe (we screw up abit, and you dont wanna be left short)
6mm - 8 feet
8mm - 8 feet

3.5mm - this is not right size, i dont we need this. our solenoids take 4mm, and in fact, if you look at the US forum, they are using 4.5mm hoses. 4mm already is pretty PIA to plug in. make sure you use silicon for lubrication before insertion (hahahahaha... :_: :angel_smile: )

 

[phat7]

joe13 is the expert in lubrication.

 

[Alchemis]

a quick one... what kind of seal do you use ?
small screw type sealer or just a cable tie ?
or something even better ?

other than this. who is the best to provide the service of changing all of them ?
changing myself is a good idea.. but afraid is screw up something that might lead to something catastrophic........

 

[joe13]

a quick one... what kind of seal do you use ?
small screw type sealer or just a cable tie ?
or something even better ?

other than this. who is the best to provide the service of changing all of them ?
changing myself is a good idea.. but afraid is screw up something that might lead to something catastrophic........

cable tie + silicon sealant (red type) is just perfect. I dont think there is any screw type that can effectively "screw" these hoses tight enough, and dont think thats cost effective anyways. Its not difficult to change these hoses, make sure you have the diagram ready. Or you can give the "veteran" guys a buzz (PM) and see if they can spare some time to help you oversee this. Not a difficult project, just labour intensive.

joe13 is the expert in lubrication.

muahahaha... :_: not as expert as you though... :cyclops:

 

[quixeric]

hey how much all the hose cos ya? is it from samco?
and how much is the red sealant cos?