In changing the serpentine belt I pulled at a line and broke the non-return valve in the middle of the main brake booster vacuum line. My car won't stop now and it's slightly important to do so because I have to get this car inspected for a state safety inspection. I'm thinking they won't look too kindly on a car that doesn't stop ;)
From the schematics, this is the brown plastic line that gets the vacuum when the key is shut off -- so everything adds up. I'm trying to find a quick fix as I wait on parts.
#1: I haven't been able to find just the valve, I think the line has to be replaced entirely?
#2: Is this as simple as unscrewing and reconnecting from the pump to the booster? Since there isn't fluid/anything else to deal with I wanted to make sure I don't neglect anything.
#3: Would you recommend the following method for a quick fix so the car will stop so I can get the inspection done? Definitely don't want to cause more damage ...
I suspect you are talking about the check valve with 1/8 in port in the side for ignition vacuum built into the main vacuum hose to booster. I dont remember what I was doing but I broke that port off also at one time I had to replace the whole hose assembly. The car was my daily driver at the time so I just went to local parts store and bought a signifigantly long section of 1/8" vacuum hose and a tee and stole vacuum from in front of the valve cover where the tree of vacuum lines collect for the egr components allowing the key to turn off engine. Then nicely zip tied it along other lines back to brown plastic tube for ignition switch by fender. I used electrical tape wrapped tightly and many times around broken port on main hose to prevent vacuum leak. (THIS WAS A TEMPORARY REPAIR) till the new hose shipped in . It worked flawlessly and I just hooked everthing back correct with new main hose when it came. From: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=275933
Thanks for everything MS -- you guys are great!