Brake Booster Vacuum Hose

[germansupplyscott]

[aeromech]

Yeah, My local VW Parts House only stocked one. I bought the last one at $2.95. The one I got has the recesses in the rim.
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[dubluvv]

OK, got a hard plastic hose from aeromech. It's not a two-piece one but I think I can at least make it work with some 15/32" hose attached at the other end. Thanks for all of the input.
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[aeromech]

Don't forget the black rubber seals/bushings that go in the bell shaped ends of the hose. They are very similar to the ones used in the plastic brake fluid hose coming from the reservoir.
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Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Licensed Pilot (Single engine Land)
Boeing 727,737-200-300-400,757,767
Airbus A319,320,321
DC9/MD80
BAe146
Fokker F28/F100
VW type 1 1962,63,65,69,72
VW Type 2 1971 (3 ea.) 1978, 1969
VW Jetta
VW Passat
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[kinggeorge13]

Hi guys. I have a problem so simple, I just cannot figure out the best/safest way to do it. I need to replace the check valve in the vacuum hose that goes to the brake booster. 1975 Westfalia camper but it has a 2.0 Litre Westy engine in it. The valve is located right over the engine and the vacuum hose is the original fairly hard plastic black hosing. One end over the valve stem (engine side) has a clamp, the other side does not. Where the stems are rammed into the hoses, the hoses are stretched plenty wider than the rest of the hosing. Therein lies my problem. How do I get that hose off the valve stems/connectors? I removed the one clamp but I can tell you, pulling/wiggling lots has gained nothing. I sure don't want to damage those hoses. I suppose I could go at it with a hair dryer to try and soften it but surely guys in repair garages don't pull out a hair dryer? Thanks!

[Hoody]

Contact Scott at German Supply. He sells the valves and I am sure he has done this swap more times than most. You will only get one chance to do it right. With 35 year old plastic you are very wise to ask for advice. Perhaps he will chime in. The way those valve ends are they are meant to almost be a one time install. Are you sure the check valve is shot? I would not put any direct heat to the plastic tubing without first hearing from someone who has made the mistakes and knows exactly how to do it correctly. Good luck!