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Locki · August 11, 2008, 04:36:58 PM

Just wanted to say a big thanks to everyone (too many to list, lol) who has given me advice and generally pointed me in the right direction.

I finally finished the vac hose replacement job:Thumbsup! It now feels like i own a completely different car! This was my first job on any vehicle, let alone a rex:2Confused All the help and advice (and parts - thanks dave!) that i recieved was spot on. I couldn\'t of done it without!

I can now safely say that i hope i NEVER have to do the job again! most of it was easy, but some of the hoses are a complete F***ing nightmare to get to.. but it was all completely worth it. Anyway, a couple of pics incase anyone\'s interested

Bobbit · August 11, 2008, 04:56:18 PM

Nice one bud, looking at those pics brings back memories. Glad you got it sorted and I know exactly what you mean about feeling like a new car, i had no 1st turbo for best part of a year and when I fixed it I was amazed. It\'s a great feeling when your own hard work has fixed it, now go out and enjoy!

fil_auto · August 11, 2008, 05:28:48 PM

fairplay matey - looks like you\'ve been a busy boy there... looks damn good too! Have similar issues atm and am hoping this doesn\'t have to be tackled on mine...... oh well, we\'ll see ..... #;o)

Locki · August 11, 2008, 05:44:53 PM

Thanks fellas. Overall, the job took 2 weeks:2eek as i was taking my time, plus the weather couldn\'t make it\'s mind up:2Mad There were so many times i sat back and thought "what the f**k am i doing!?!? why did i start doing this!!!" I nearly left some of the old hoses in, because they were nearly impossible to get at, but as most of the hoses i took out were soooo brittle and loose, i thought if i left any behind it would be sods law that those were the ones causing problems.

JohnP · August 18, 2008, 05:27:53 PM

so whens a local meet? ur only up the road

or down it.. depending how u look at it

Locki · August 18, 2008, 05:33:58 PM

Don\'t know mate, but sounds like a great idea! I noticed there\'s quite a few owners around our area, and i\'ve never seen any of you! lol. Would definately be up for a meet of some sort though. we will have to sort something out. end of the month / begining of next would be good?

gmogle · August 18, 2008, 06:31:21 PM

Well done mate, its a huge difference when it is done !!

You arent a proper FD owner without doing this at least once lol.

adib · August 18, 2008, 09:09:03 PM

john p where in wellingborough are you

JohnP · August 19, 2008, 10:07:58 PM

queensway. and i have seen another silver rex going round town not a million miles from me?

m1tch · August 19, 2008, 10:40:06 PM

This would be why I bought an FC lol

pearl_rex · August 19, 2008, 10:40:18 PM

hey mate that looks great!! where did you get the little plastic err...things?! that are fitted inline on 2 or 3 of the silicone pipes? they kinda look like tiny filters or valves? sorry i cant describe them better, i havent got a clue what they are, all i know is that i need some lol!

m1tch · August 20, 2008, 09:41:07 AM

Those are 1 way check valves, so that the vacuum does vacuum the wrong way lol

pearl_rex · August 20, 2008, 10:04:57 AM

lol where can i get the little sods from?? thanks mate im abit of a rex noob!! lol

nikp · August 20, 2008, 11:22:38 AM

Quote from: pearl_rex;525824lol where can i get the little sods from?? thanks mate im abit of a rex noob!! lol

I think i might have one or two lying around if you\'re interested? I can confirm tonight.

RedRummy · August 20, 2008, 12:00:26 PM

Nice job Locki...

Now, when are you free to do mine... :evillaugh:Laugh