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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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Hey Guys, I'm installing a Vacuum gauge in my xB's console, directly to the left of the speedometer cluster. I've been searching the Tech section and know that I saw something about installing a "T" fitting in one of the hoses located near the battery, Can someone out there help me find that thread?
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the best place i've done is hook it up to the vacuum line that goes to the power brake booster tap into that, thats where i put mine at

but my t-fitting is put together of brass hooked up with my vacuum gauge...
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Please Post a Picture. thanks
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sorry for the delay...

i did no cutting of the vacuum line i just added another hose too it



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Thanks for the pictures. I'll give it a try!
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Can't see the pics!


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The thread's a year old... the links probably changed.
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heh more like i deleted 'em a while ago
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^ Yea... I figured mine was a slightly better way of stating it. haha.
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Originally Posted by duck_dodgers_24_5
heh more like i deleted 'em a while ago
Since you deleted the pics, any info would help!


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heres some info, dont put in a vacuum gauge, why do you need it, do a voltage gauge or water temp, oil pressure, not trying to be a dick like some say here, just feel its a useless gauge in a xB
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Originally Posted by low_down_xb
heres some info, dont put in a vacuum gauge, why do you need it, do a voltage gauge or water temp, oil pressure, not trying to be a dick like some say here, just feel its a useless gauge in a xB
Yeah I know its useless, but it was free and I have an extra space for it. Thx



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i guess free is ok, but you should try to trade it off for something else
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my vacuum gauge isn't wasteless i use it all the time
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"use" it for what???
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Originally Posted by duck_dodgers_24_5
my vacuum gauge isn't wasteless i use it all the time
Instead of going back and forth, can someone tell me how to hook this up, please!


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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by jallamas
Originally Posted by duck_dodgers_24_5
my vacuum gauge isn't waste less i use it all the time
Instead of going back and forth, can someone tell me how to hook this up, please!


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It's no big deal. Just find a vacuum hose, cut it and install the "T".
BTW, a vacuum guage is helpfull in getting max mpgs. The higher the guage the better the mpgs.
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