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I've got an 86 Chev. Silverado. Everything is original an in good shape. However I'm looking to do a complete restoration of engine and body as a learning project. I was cleaning the engine, hoses, carb., etc. and found that some of the hoses have some slight wear. I've read on this site and through some of the books that a few of my exhaust issues and other performance issues can be caused by leaks in the hoses and vacuums.
Can anyone help with the changing of hoses and any percautions I need to take, and what products to buy.
Thanks.
Wriggs
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Take pictures of the hose lay out, mark all hoses on the pictures (using tape as a label) and just take off what is there and go to the local parts store and get pieces cut just like the originals.
Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project
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Is the best practise to replace all hoses regardless. For the replacement is it as easy as shutting off the engine, loosing the clamps, pulling the hoses, and replacing?
Also, should I be replacing the belts?
Wriggs
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if your doin a engine overhaul and bosy over all, id replace the belts if u restore the engine or even hype up the performance of it
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I'm not looking to overhaul or make a street truck. I'm just trying to learn the basics and in the process make the engine run better. I wasn't sure if the belts were a good thing to replace since the engine is original and it's unknown when they were last replaced.
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The belts need to be replaced if they are worn. Worn is normally where it is seperating on the bottom or the top.
Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project