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19 May 2013, 11:53 PM

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Vacuum hose diameter

Hi does anyone know the size needed for a my00 so I can fit a boost gauge.

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20 May 2013, 12:00 AM

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3 or 4mm will do the trick.

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20 May 2013, 07:33 AM

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So the 1 mm difference is ok to use either.

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20 May 2013, 11:07 AM

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Is it a direct reading gauge? If so, you'll probably find you'll need to restrict the dia. even more to stop needle flutter. A tie wrap can do the job.

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20 May 2013, 02:22 PM

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Is it a direct reading gauge? If so, you'll probably find you'll need to restrict the dia. even more to stop needle flutter. A tie wrap can do the job.

JohnD

Thanks it's for a defi and was going to change some others too.

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