IACV Hose Replacement

[UNCCHcane]

I finally had to replace the head gaskets on my 95 D1 at 195k. In the process of pulling it down the hose from the IACV to the throttle broke - it was original to the truck so no surprise. My question is: do I really need to order the specific hose (ETC7874) or can I just get some by-the-foot hose from AutoZone, cut to size, and clamp it? Same question for the low pressure power steering hose.

 

[WaltNYC]

the trouble with that hose is that the ends are different sizes. the end into the valve cover is slightly larger

 

[best4x4]

I just used some 5/8 fuel injection line (if memory servers me correctly) and secured it with some nice SS hose clamps.

 

[robertf]

At oen point I used off the shelf hose but it would buckle and collapse at the 90. Theres some spring that NAPA had that goes over hose that I used to keep that from happening.

 

[best4x4]

The line I'm using is by Gates, and it's very thick due to the layers in it. No buckling or collapsing yet. I agree though thinner hose could have some serious issues.

 

[UNCCHcane]

I got some fancy red hose from Advance Auto that's working just fine and looks extra dope - although honestly it wasn't any cheaper than just buying the hose from AB or RoversNorth so if I did it again I'd just buy the hose from them. Now I just have to fix the leaking fuel line.

Thanks as always!