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rusty_74_bug
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 Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 11:07 am Post subject: '74 Super Beetle autostick hoses |
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Hi everyone, I have a 74 SB autostick that I have been working on the last couple of years. I have the engine out for a refresh and clean and I'm close to getting it back in in the next few weeks. One thing I needed to take care of before that are the vacuum hoses for the autostick (clutch servo, control valve). Originals are in bad shape so no brainer they need replaced. I know those hoses are 12mm ID but do I really need braided hoses? I'm on a serious budget and my main goal is to just get this back on road for a bit of fun and learn some stuff along the way. Is there any really difference of braided hose verse a rubber hose with the same ID or are the braided hoses an absolute must have?
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mukluk
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 11:22 am Post subject: Re: '74 Super Beetle autostick hoses |
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Overbraided hoses aren't necessary, but you do want to ensure the hose you use is reinforced or somewhat thick-walled. Using hose that is too thin-walled or soft can result in them collapsing due to vacuum. Hose suitable for brake boosters would be a good idea.
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rusty_74_bug
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 11:34 am Post subject: Re: '74 Super Beetle autostick hoses |
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| mukluk wrote: |
| Overbraided hoses aren't necessary, but you do want to ensure the hose you use is reinforced or somewhat thick-walled. Using hose that is too thin-walled or soft can result in them collapsing due to vacuum. Hose suitable for brake boosters would be a good idea. |
Thank you. Do you think a thick-walled fuel line would be ok?
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mukluk
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 1:44 pm Post subject: Re: '74 Super Beetle autostick hoses |
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Possibly. Worst case, it doesn't work and you have to replace the hoses again.
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rusty_74_bug
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 2:01 pm Post subject: Re: '74 Super Beetle autostick hoses |
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| mukluk wrote: |
| Possibly. Worst case, it doesn't work and you have to replace the hoses again. |
ok, thank you!
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rusty_74_bug
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| Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 3:13 pm Post subject: Re: '74 Super Beetle autostick hoses |
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thank you!
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