Vacuum/air lines
 

I'm pulling things apart to replace my top engine oil seals, and all the tubing is lot's stiffer than the last time I did this (10 years ago . . . no surprise there). After too much struggling I'm about to just start slashing those large diameter hoses connecting the BOV. Before I do that

1. On any other car I'd just cut them off and just use regular heater hose to make replacements. Any problem doing that?

2. I ordered a vacuum tubing set from Hose Techniques. Anybody know if those are included in the kit? That would be nice.

3. My Turbo's been pretty sluggish. Is there a procedure to test that BOV while I have it off?

4. I'd appreciate suggestions on other things I might check/replace while I'm going in.

Thanks. Just needed a little hand-holding

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# 1. I don’t see a problem with that Paul, providing they are the correct internal size to make a good tight fit.

# 3. Procedure for checking stock BOV SAAB Blow-Off-Valve
Quote “To check your BOV, remove your stock BOV and blow through the main two 3/4" hoses. If you can breath straight through it, your BOV is broken” Front page website Link

Hi Bill

Thanks for coming to my aid once again. I really appreciate your willingness to help.

Paul

no bov hose in the kit . you should check the connector for the "3000" pipe it's common to crack on the underside

to be clear I mean the 3 inch connector for the 3000 pipe to the throttle body , hose techniques sells a replacement for that . it's common for that piece to get hard and crack causing you to loose boost