I was under the hood today and found a vacuum leak. It was coming from a valve with 4 nipples on it, connected to the curved hard line which I assume runs to the vacuum resevoir, see pic below.



This is the valve that is broken but i was was wondering if I need to buy this at the dealer or can I go to Napa and buy a similar valve?

 

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It is just a one way check valve. You should be able to get just a valve at a parts store and then get a T and make your own deal.

 

So I can just go get a T and another fitting and hook it up, right? As long as all the hoses are hooked up it should be fine. What about the hard plastic line that connects to it? I had to snip little off so I could get the valve off and now I can't fit the valve back in.

 

The same part broke in my hands one week ago as I was replacing my auxiliary pump. Some heat goes through these plastics and they get weaker with the miles. I got the part from the dealer for $35. ECS has it. It's called Vacuum Check Valve for $23.18.

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About the hard plastic line: Get a heat gun or a lighter and soften the plastic just a little bit (I used several matches). Then, immediately fit the valve back in. It will be easier.

 

I fixed it, just went to Napa and bought some new hose, clamps, and fittings, good as new.