Fiber tape on headlight vacuum lines

1996Z15 · 06-29-2006, 04:37 PM

I have a 1969 Corvette that has the original headlight / wiper vacuum lines as evidenced by the factory fiber tape on the hoses. My mechanic suspects that I have a vacuum leak in the system somewhere and I fear that the hoses may need to be changed out to correct the problem.
I want to keep the car as close to factory as possible and was wondering if I had any options regarding the fiber tape? Do replacement hose kits come with new fiber tape or is this something that was only done at the factory?
How big of a deal is this to a car when it comes to NCRS judging?

Easy Mike · 06-29-2006, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 1996Z15

....Do replacement hose kits come with new fiber tape or is this something that was only done at the factory?
How big of a deal is this to a car when it comes to NCRS judging?

To my knowledge, the replacement kits do not include the fiber tape.

NCRS? Can't say.

Chuck Gongloff · 07-01-2006, 03:21 AM

It's just "strapping tape". You can by it just about anywhere.

Comes in different widths. Chuck