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[bigegg]

It turns out my MV6 is missing a couple of it's vacuum hoses - specifically the ones which control the multirams... 

Wonder why it seemed a bit slow... 

What size do I need - 3mm? 4mm? Is there a particular type to buy or avoid?

I'm assuming that I buy a length "off-the-shelf", and cut it to size?

Does anyone have a guide to where the pipes are routed through the engine bay (I've had a look at the guide, but that shows the connections, and not physical locations).

Is there anyone in my local area (south leeds/wakefield) who I can visit to have a look at how their hoses are connected?

Thanks!

[sandune]

Vacuum pipes runs from back of engine ,clips onto the cable housing on the passenger side and under the throttle box and then into the correct points at the multi-rams.HTH

[bigegg]

It's a start. 


Update:
Some twonk has jammed the front multiram actuator open/closed with half a dozen self-tapping screws when they've taken off the hose, so probably gonna end up having to replace that as well...

[RobG]

It's a start. 


Update:
Some twonk has jammed the front multiram actuator open/closed with half a dozen self-tapping screws when they've taken off the hose, so probably gonna end up having to replace that as well...

Got one here if you have to replace

[bigegg]

What size vac hose do I need?
Will it be the same size as all the other lengths? Or do certain sections have different bores?
I've visited all the local scrappies, and non have an intact engine i can look at. 

[Elite Pete]

Its all the same bore Greg, have a word with the breakers on here.

[bigegg]

 

Need to do some investigating first - find out if the multiram actuator is buggered, or it's just been jammed in some vain attempt to "improve" it (or just to bodge it cos the twonk couldn't be a*sed to fit a piece of hose), then I shall be in touch "with the breakers" 

[Mr Gav]

Is there anyone in my local area (south leeds/wakefield) who I can visit to have a look at how their hoses are connected?

Thanks!

I`m in Kirkstall if thats any help.

Regarding the vac pipes it might be worth a trip to the Vx dealers cos they might do it on a roll, it`s worth a shot.

[bigegg]

front actuator now sorted and is activating at c.4000rpm.

can't see any life in the back one now tho. 

found a scrappie with a 3.0 saloon elite in it. two multiram flaps, the control bits and all the hoses, a wood effect single din facia(?), and a new cupboard door for the one near my right leg - all for a fiver