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Old Jun 20, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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Default Removed AIR system, what to use to plug the vacuum line?

Hey guys I just removed my AIR system cause it pissed me while I was putting in my new headers, One question though do I need to plug that vacuum line that came out of it, if so what did you guys use a screw or some sort of plastic fitting?
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Old Jun 21, 2003 | 04:11 PM
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I plugged mine with a screw.. not sure if it makes any difference.
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Old Jun 21, 2003 | 05:46 PM
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I used a screw as well Mike..
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Old Jun 21, 2003 | 06:10 PM
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Thanks guys, it really does make it easier to work under there.
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Old Jun 21, 2003 | 08:24 PM
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Default Re: Removed AIR system, what to use to plug the vacuum line?

What vacuum line? When I took my air pump out I left everything attached to it and just unplugged the harness - did I do something wrong?

I didn't unplug any vacuum lines from the engine - when I took the big *** hose out all the way to the pump I then just unplugged the pump and pulled out the whole bracket and everything attached.

Hope I didn't screw something up!
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Old Jun 21, 2003 | 08:43 PM
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Default Re: Removed AIR system, what to use to plug the vacuum line?

What vacuum line? When I took my air pump out I left everything attached to it and just unplugged the harness - did I do something wrong?

I didn't unplug any vacuum lines from the engine - when I took the big *** hose out all the way to the pump I then just unplugged the pump and pulled out the whole bracket and everything attached.

Hope I didn't screw something up!
same here
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Old Jun 21, 2003 | 09:29 PM
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Default Re: Removed AIR system, what to use to plug the vacuum line?

I believe the part he's talking about is on '00 or '01 and up cars.
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Old Jun 21, 2003 | 09:43 PM
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Default Re: Removed AIR system, what to use to plug the vacuum line?

yeah on my car there was what I call a vacuum cluster right at the back of the intake manifold close to the drivers side spark pack. There are a couple other lines plugged into it but there was one that hooked into the air system as the big tubes also went to some sort of pipe junction that the vacuum line plugged into.
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Old Jun 21, 2003 | 10:37 PM
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Default Re: Removed AIR system, what to use to plug the vacuum line?

Whew, thank you WilWaxU and Mike K - had me pulling my hair trying to figure out what I missed!
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 04:38 AM
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I used the bolt from the rear of the Pass. side coil packs, niec place to keep if I ever need the damn thing again. Once you take that puppy off no sense in putting it back on!
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 12:45 PM
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Yeah, 98 and 99 cars have it different. A lot easier IMO.
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 08:55 PM
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Default Re: Removed AIR system, what to use to plug the vacuum line?

Pluuged mine on one of the coil pack bolts as well.

I used the bolt from the rear of the Pass. side coil packs, niec place to keep if I ever need the damn thing again. Once you take that puppy off no sense in putting it back on!
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Old Jun 23, 2003 | 12:36 AM
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I will use this one as well if I can find it.
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