Removing vacuum hoses: Too easy?

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Old 05-22-2013, 12:19 AM
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Question Removing vacuum hoses: Too easy?

While doing other troubleshooting (discussed in another thread) I had to remove the vacuum hose from my fuel pressure regulator. I removed each end. I noticed that it came off surprisingly easily, even with the engine running. Now, it's not hanging loose, but it did seem to slide right off with only a tiny bit of force. Is this normal?
 
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Old 05-22-2013, 06:04 AM
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It could be the wrong size hose that was installed on there. They aren't usually real tight but it should be snug and if your engine is a turbo, they should have clamps on all of them. I'm not sure what the size is supposed to be, perhaps someone on the forum here can weigh in on this.
 
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Old 05-22-2013, 01:12 PM
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could just be they are old hoses and no longer elastic. yeah, I dunno the size either.

if the rubber is at all hard and not elastic, I'd go ahead and replace all of them. and yeah, if its a turbo, they have clamps on them, as turbos have negative vacuum aka positive pressure under boost, and would blow the hoses right off.
 
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