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Old 01-30-2002, 09:15 AM
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I received a Deluxe vacum hose/line replacement kit from Zips the other day.
In the kit they give you all of the correctly color coded lines and a few vacum fittings. They also provide a diagram and a troubleshooting guide.
For those of you that have done this do you still need to cut the lines to the correct length once installed?
The reason I ask is because I started putting them into place and they sure seem like I have alot left over after making the correct connections.
Anyone know?
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Default Re: Question about replacing Headlight/Wiper Control Vacum Lines in a 1969... (James)

They should be pretty close to the correct length. Most likely, the problem you have is with the routing. I just installed all new lines, and they fit very well. Do you have the AIM manual to show you exactly how the lines go? Good luck.
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Default Re: Question about replacing Headlight/Wiper Control Vacum Lines in a 1969... (James)

Recently replaced all the lines in my '72 but, I had all the originals as a guide. Yes, most of the repro lines had to be cut to length to match the originals.

Best of luck!

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Thanks for the information.
Where is the best place to purchase a AIM manual?
I think I need one.
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Default Re: Question about replacing Headlight/Wiper Control Vacum Lines in a 1969... (James)

Did your instructions say anything about having to cut and fit lines depending on where the wiper components are mounted in the engine compartment of a 69 vette? The 69 vette changed mounting position sometime during the year. Zips gave you the longest lines so you can fit them if necessary.
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