grizzlyls
Dedicated LVC Member
So it turns out when my mech went in to replace the upper tensionor a previous mech did a MAJOR hack job on the valve covers and such. Get this - gorilla glue (or something like it) on the COP to harness connections on passenger side, same stuff on a couple of valve cover bolts that spin. Several bolts not put back in. And to the point here, most all the Emission hoses broke with electrical tape on them to get it going!
So in trying to correct this mess, my mech went to Lincoln and found 'the hoses are discontinued'. I told him I swear I saw one on Rock auto, so after the weekend of searching it does look like most of these are gone. However, I was able to get two of the primary PCV corrugated ones (funky end connectors). If you want to, get some spares before they are gone because they wouldn't be easy to deal with. Each of the two were just under $30. From what my mech showed me the rest of the hoses may be able to be replace with proper generic vacuum hose, we will see what he ends up doing.
If anyone knows a source for the other hoses - most have corrugated tubing - up in that area, would love to know.
So in trying to correct this mess, my mech went to Lincoln and found 'the hoses are discontinued'. I told him I swear I saw one on Rock auto, so after the weekend of searching it does look like most of these are gone. However, I was able to get two of the primary PCV corrugated ones (funky end connectors). If you want to, get some spares before they are gone because they wouldn't be easy to deal with. Each of the two were just under $30. From what my mech showed me the rest of the hoses may be able to be replace with proper generic vacuum hose, we will see what he ends up doing.
If anyone knows a source for the other hoses - most have corrugated tubing - up in that area, would love to know.