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How to Plug Vacuum Pipes
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Sorry for the stupid question but I was wondering if someone could please talk me through the exact process of plugging the vacuum pipes (having fitted manual hubs). I know there have been a lot of threads on this general topic and there is a section in the wiki, but they are all a little vague and I have a pretty bad record for doing things wrong the first time round so I want to be sure I do this right.
Many thanks
2004 Jimny Mode: General Grabber AT3s (215/75/R15); Trailmaster 2" Lift; Jimnybits Snorkel; Jimnybits Front and Rear Recovery Points; Suntop Roof Rack; AVM Manual Hubs; Stainless Steel Exhaust System (SOLD)
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Martin
2003 M13 early KAP build.
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furo wrote: Hi folks,
Sorry for the stupid question but I was wondering if someone could please talk me through the exact process of plugging the vacuum pipes (having fitted manual hubs). I know there have been a lot of threads on this general topic and there is a section in the wiki, but they are all a little vague and I have a pretty bad record for doing things wrong the first time round so I want to be sure I do this right.
Many thanks
This might help a bit and I looped the tubes at the wheel hub from one union to the next in a short U shape.mostly to keep water from entering the hubs.
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Martin: What is the purpose of shorting the sensor? Does that turn off the 4WD light? And how did you block off those pipes exactly?
Helijohn: Did you re-use the original pipe to loop it at the hub?
Thanks again!
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furo wrote: Brilliant - thank you both.
Martin: What is the purpose of shorting the sensor? Does that turn off the 4WD light? And how did you block off those pipes exactly?
Helijohn: Did you re-use the original pipe to loop it at the hub?
Thanks again!
Yes it shuts down that bloomin flashing light.
Yes I think I did reuse some or I may have used silicone pipe as it is not under pressure - it is just to keep out the moisture.
An I eventually used purchased silicone cappings for the vacuum tube in the manifold.
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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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- Mraz
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I removed entire vacuum system from my Jim and it works like a charm. Just shorten the vacuum sensor and unplug everything. And block the pipes on hubs as mentioned. Mine is a 2006 peteol.
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Mraz - thank you, I did read the wiki but I just wanted to be clear as I tend to mess things up!
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furo wrote: Martin - thank you. Mine has a manual transfer case
Mine was.
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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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Sorry for the off topic, but I would recommend to add to the Jimny buyers guide, the inspection of the switch short if still has vacuum hubs.
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