Vacuum Line Mystery Solved!!!

[@tarwashsomeonestolemyhandle]

I found this issue working on some thing else on my s10. Saw that some random vacuum lines were deteriorated near the area I was working. replaced the lines and found this video after the fact and watched to make sure I put it back the right way. Luckily for me there was a piece of old hose coming out of the fender component nipple.

[@JaniceGoodnow-ej8qs]

Thanks you so much !! My 4 x 4 ZR2 Sonoma wouldn't go into four wheel drive and mechanics at shop couldn't find vacuum leak. They saw the short 5/32" line and plugged it and four wheel drive kind of worked. They sent me home with it that way. I came across your video and removed the 10mm bolt and found the nipple where the line attaches. Took it back to them and showed them. My four wheel drive is FIXED THANKS TO YOU!! Jan

[@k30krazy]

I'm glad I was able to help!

[@JaniceGoodnow-ej8qs]

@@k30krazy Me, too! I sat in their waiting room 8 hours the first time and 6 hours the next time they tried. What a relief! I live miles out in the country where the snow has been DEEP and I really needed my four wheel drive!! Thank you again!!

[@trentkeller1418]

Damn!! Thank You so very much!!! Ive been searching for this for 7yrs!!! I hooked a long vac line to that onto that plastic T you put a cap on. I wrapped the line around my side mirror, then when i needed my 4x4 id roll down my window, suck on the line, push the 4x4 button & then quickly stick a golf tee into that vac line! 😂 Finally mystery Solved!!!

[@SuperlativeCatalyst]

Life always finds a way... 😂🫁🔥💀

[@Gm-fb5nk]

I just want to add my thanks that you solved this mystery. I too thought it didn't make sense to have an open vac line but at the same time since I didn't see any connection and the open end looked to have never been connected ,thought maybe this is how it was designed . So glad I came upon ur video by chance .

[@k30krazy]

I'm glad it helped! Thanks for the kind words.

[@aewhatever]

This was actually pretty helpful thank you very much. The way the hose was laying, so the opening was pointed towards the other fender. So I was looking in the wrong area.

[@k30krazy]

I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@irvinlewis5022]

Oh my god thank you! I had found many videos on “ this is your problem, and here is we’re two of vacuum lines are. There one somewhere here. “ Thank you for describing exactly where the nipple is.

[@k30krazy]

I'm glad I could help!

[@josephmaldonado6936]

Appreciate the video brother not too many videos for s10/blazers out there for certain small jobs but u saved me big time i checked the exact same spot and lord behold.

[@k30krazy]

I'm glad it helped! You're definitely right about that. I had lots more videos planned for it too

[@BRANDONCOATS-u3f]

I never comment on videos, but seriously, thank you for this!

[@k30krazy]

I'm glad it helped!!

[@YouRMoM-ff2up]

Awesome thank you!!! Just got my 2000 jimmy 2weeks ago and just found this line yesterday. Couldn't find where it went and found a bunch of videos and posts online of people with the same issue. Thanks

[@jaykramer2092]

Thank you! It is indeed a 5/32" line, and because the vacuum canister is integrated into the fender, it's very very difficult to see the nipple that accepts the hose. I removed the 10mm bolt holding the ABS unit bracket to the fender, and through the threaded hole I was able to use a very small flat head to pry off the old piece of vacuum line left on the nipple.

[@JollyBiscuits]

THIS SAVED ME. Thank you.

[@k30krazy]

No problem! Thanks for watching

[@torque395]

You didn't happen to have a P0300 code when that line was disconnected did you? I had a 97 that I couldn't get to run right. When I parted it out I found a vacuum line diwn by the transfer case was disconnected. I suspect that was the cause of my P0300 problem. By the time I found that, it was too late to fix it. Id already sold parts and cut wiring and all that. I was annoyed. Also, on the late 90s blazers (96-99ish),the vacuum canister you speak of is mounted to the bottom of the hood, in close proximity to where yours is in the fender.

[@k30krazy]

I think I did have that code. I know that 4x4 wouldn't work and the hvac controls wouldn't work.

[@reflexxunited9810]

I’m trying to fix my 1999 2wd 4.3 s10 and I’m having a misfire on idle, shortly after I found this entire 3-way hose sitting under my brake booster. Thankfully to you I found the vacuum canister now so I know where one hose goes but where does the other two? Any tips would be helpful but thank you for the video as well

[@k30krazy]

That T of three lines... one to the canister on the right the middle on mine went to a hard plastic line through the firewall for hvac controls and the left side went to a line on the manifold. I forget which one

[@heatherotterstrom2815]

I have been wondering about that vacuumed hose for a couple yrs!! Mystery solved thankyou!!!

[@nedaCFilms]

Good job buddy, I’m restoring a 2002 ZR2 model and feel your pain on solving vacuum mysteries lol. Beautiful Blazer!

[@k30krazy]

It's gone 😭. Some chicken just flew out of a parking lot a couple weeks ago and totaled it. Very pissed! Gonna miss it.

[@2ndstreetmarvel]

I’m trying to find where the hose that Ts off the check valve goes to. I have the one going into the sidewall, just not the one that goes down to I don’t know where. It’s the hose right next to the one that you just hooked up.

[@AROD500500]

Hey K30Krazy, Great Video.. I had the same issue and took care of that. I don't know where these lines are hooked up to. I still have the same 3 way plastic tee line that you have with the green marks on it going down the driver's side and the line that disappears towards the engine block. I'm still hearing a hissing sound on the open t line nipple. Thanks if you can help out. I just replaced distributor cap and rotor this morning..! Thanks

[@k30krazy]

Thanks! So those lines on the other 2 ports go to the hvac and the intake. The one going towards the firewall to a hard line us for hvac. The one going towards the engine goes to the intake for your vacuum source.

[@AROD500500]

Thanks for the feedback, I'll check it out today.. we have these severe thunderstorm warnings here in Central Florida. I'll let you know on I did. Thanks,

[@shimxininahi8024]

My 2nd hand 98 2.2L LS had an audio intake vacuum leak 3' hose from one of the top ports which I capped on the Throttle-B routed in the direction to the left fender. I found the same extremely deteriorated hose but it's 7/32 GM1486-M 111497. The label outlasted the hose's structure. Cheating GM hoses were made and installed on all Chevy vehicles back in the 90s. So, 30 years have passed. Anyway, mine was also just hanging around like yours. What I don't know is where the 3rd line connects to? Some videos show it connects to a round hood HVAC Reservoir canister which I don't have. Is it missing? I don't have a 4x4. The check valve may have fallen off to the pavement years ago because the end of the hose crumbled. Now, I don't know if I just connect the new hose directly to the fender vacuum canister's barb. Glad you pic that male Barb.

[@mickenilsson1750]

How did you get the hose in place, I can't get my hand down so I can push it in place. Did you unscrew the abs pump?

[@k30krazy]

I found the barb with a camera...could use a mirror. Then just felt around with my hand and put it on. Was a little tight and awkward though.

[@daroldfulton1408]

Thanks, I just started looking for this. You saved me time on this one.

[@k30krazy]

Glad to hear it!

[@JoseDiaz-oe5mo]

Thank you, this save me! Me and my S10 mod 2011 bless you!

[@simonmunizsr8891]

Very good information, I was having the same problem, thanks. Keep up the good work.

[@k30krazy]

Glad it helped! Thank you!

[@Sterling_Silver04]

Been chasing vaccum issues and switch issues since purchasing my '99 five years ago. I wish they hadn't gone space-age with their 4wd systems and just used cables, but that may just be my personal preference lol

[@k30krazy]

It's definitely gotten crazy. I'll take manual stuff any day like the on our Bronco on K30

[@montoyaproductions2798]

I’ve been looking for this solution since I had my clutch replaced last year , thank you!

[@k30krazy]

Glad it helped!

[@heatherotterstrom2815]

So now that the mystery hose problem is solved!! Someone tried to solve it yesterday and messed up my car.. is there a way to send a picture ? Maybe you could give me your advice 👍

[@tomdavis7112]

Thanks so much! You’re a great detective.

[@gulfmountain]

Thanks so much, one more riddle solved.

[@k30krazy]

Happy to help!

[@ozscer]

I had this mystery. You solved the mystery. Thanks!

[@peanutarmor]

Thank you so much. I appreciate it. I couldn't figure it out.

[@ClarenceUlery]

verry good job,,,, it is just what i needed to know

[@heatherotterstrom2815]

So now that the mystery hose problem is solved!! Someone tried to solve it yesterday and messed up my car.. if I show you some pictures can you send some advice please??

[@SuperHddeuce]

Just picked up a 2000 Blazer 4x4 four button 4x4 switch with Auto and mine doesn't work I see the vacuum line on mine that goes to nowhere and it has a bolt plugged in it. But it don't see anything in the inside of the fender. Nevermind I found the nipple I'm an idiot😅 hand to big to get to it 😂😂 Thanks for the video

[@dinonaccarato2989]

Thx for the video , I’m hoping that’s my issue on my 5.7l

[@fredpoole6872]

I knew that if I looked long enough and hard enough, I would find the answer to my question "Where in the he** does this hose go?". Thank you very much. I found the connection and connected the hose in 5 minutes.

[@k30krazy]

Thats awesome! I'm glad it helped

[@mr.c6633]

Thank you.. Good job! 👍

[@zeroquanta4252]

,,,,,,,,,,,, GREAT JOB,,, AND FIND,,,,

[@RandyWade-q1v]

Awesome man, thank you.

[@k30krazy]

No problem, glad to help!

[@beasyphone]

The 98+ vacuum can in thd fenders ONLY job is to provide backup vacuum under HEAVY ACCELERATION to the HVAC. It literally had ZERO to do with your 4x4. I'm on truck #7 over the past 30+ years and I know them well enough to 100% believe that your 4wd started miraculously working better after randomly jostling the lines around lol. But the facts in this case is you solved a weakened HVAC control actuators mainly blendoor functionality. But with an S-Series?? Tire pressure low and your passenger window gets stuck lol. These are finicky animals for sure! Glad you got your 4x4 going again- that's the only thing that matters. Just don't want some 20 something kid seeing this and believe it's going to solve his shorted out TC motor. It's an hvac line, that's it

[@k30krazy]

First off if someone is stupid enough to believe fixing a vacuum leak is going to an electrical problem that's not my problem. Second all I said was that the line was disconnected. I had no 4x4 because the axle actuator wasn't getting enough vacuum because of a leak. I plugged the leak and it worked fine. All this video states is I found out about the fender mounted vacuum canister and that's where that short line went. That did intact fix the hvac problems under acceleration like you mentioned. There's more than one issue I talked about here. Never said that the canister fixed the 4x4 problem

[@jenniferkrueger3398]

Thank you my rz5 had the same issue

[@lannybarstad4335]

Fuck yeah had this issue for 3 years even cause my 4wheel to activate halfway while driving 75 mph and caused the gear to grind up but the diff gears were good now i can make it 4wd and use the cv axles again lol

[@ChrisBurnham-v1h]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you sir!!!

[@k30krazy]

You are very welcome!

[@bangs2ndshotgarage865]

Man I wished u would have showed ware that line goes on the other side of the white connector. I can’t figure it out for nothing.

[@k30krazy]

So the one side goes to the fender for the vacuum canister, the other across from it goes to the manifold for your vacuum source, the third perpendicular one connects to a plastic line with a section of rubber and it goes through the firewall. It's the vacuum for you hvac controls

[@bangs2ndshotgarage865]

@@k30krazy thanks man.

[@jarochomj]

Muchas gracias

[@DionKnapp]

U don't kno how long I've looked for that ....

[@AlbertoTorres-k1e]

For wat it s that for l have a s10 2000 an it s ben eating alot of gas you tink they fixmy peoblem it s ben true 5 mecanic s can t fund the problem

[@DopeZilla_]

I just bought a 98 ZR2 and dealing with the same thing. Thank you for this video it’s very helpful!!

[@k30krazy]

No problem, I'm glad it helped! I was difficult to find the info for sure for some reason. Thanks for watching!

[@DopeZilla_]

@@k30krazy thanks I found it and everything is working fine! I’ll continue to watch your videos bud, they are great

[@aceofhearts4206]

Rename the video I searched for this forever and it only just randomly crossed my feed name the vehicle and what your fixing

[@Drago0900]

Dude get to the point ffs

[@kurtbottcher9811]

It was only a mystery to you!

[@eliamaneyesongsymbaleli1878]

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