4kq vacuum hoses?

[R Mangas]

Killer tip on the spring Peter, thanks!

FWIW, I just bought this part from Zygmunt (www.bimmerparts.com) and  you
can get it from www.performancemotorcars.com also.  $16.75; it's called an
'idle valve hose' and you'll find it under the 'fuel injection' menu.


Robert




>From: Lines Peter <Peterl at Warn.com>
>To: "'CTDiesel at aol.com'" <CTDiesel at aol.com>
>CC: "'quattro at audifans.com'" <quattro at audifans.com>
>Subject: 4kq vacuum hoses?
>Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2003 15:44:00 -0800
>
>I'm suprised your dealer can't find this part.  Have you tried Rod at The
>Parts Connection?  Or Carlsen Audi?  You're in the Detroit area, right?
>Check the audifans site for parts suppliers.  You should be able to find
>someone who stocks this part.  It's not that rare.
>When (or if) you get the new one, go to the hardware store and buy a spring
>that is a tight fit inside the hose.  This will keep it from collapsing at
>it'll last nearly forever.
>
>Peter Lines


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