Need Help... Vac Tank and Hose

cbeers · 01-05-2013, 02:21 PM

Ran into a bit of an issue with the lower vacuum hose going into the vacuum tank.

I was replacing the passenger side DRL bulb and it was being ridiculously stubborn. When it finally released, I hit the lower vac hose and it disconnected from the vac tank. It looks like a connecting piece cracked off inside the hose/tank.

Below are some pictures to help show what I'm talking about.

My question is, how do get this hose reattached? New hose? New connector? New tank?

If it's a new hose or connector, can I get that from any automotive store?

I'm fairly mechanically inclined, but cars are still a bit new to me. Just want to make sure I don't make fixing this more difficult/costly than needed.

Thanks.

joec500 · 01-05-2013, 02:33 PM

Looks like you broke the nipple right off, I would go to an Autoparts store or maybe a hardware store and buy a brass fitting and just thread it into the plastic. Then cut a bit of the hose so you have a fresh bit of hose and you should be all set.

Something like this:

http://www.034motorsport.com/oscthum..._EighthNPT.jpg

Red_Bean_Bun · 01-05-2013, 03:07 PM

Replace the tank ...... Search realoem.com for the part number .....

Jeller · 01-05-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by joec500

Looks like you broke the nipple right off, I would go to an Autoparts store or maybe a hardware store and buy a brass fitting and just thread it into the plastic. Then cut a bit of the hose so you have a fresh bit of hose and you should be all set.

Something like this:

http://www.034motorsport.com/oscthum..._EighthNPT.jpg

my thoughts exactly as a temporary fix till you can get the new part in your hands. Use some teflon tape on the brass hose barb to help seal it. I had to do this on one of my DV's as a temp fix.

joec500 · 01-05-2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeller

my thoughts exactly as a temporary fix till you can get the new part in your hands. Use some teflon tape on the brass hose barb to help seal it. I had to do this on one of my DV's as a temp fix.

I wouldn't be surprised if this Brass Barb + some good Epoxy will be stronger than the stock plastic nipple and be ok as a permanent fix.

cbeers · 01-05-2013, 04:06 PM

Thanks guys. I'm going to try the brass fitting for now until I can get a new vacuum tank shipped to me. A replacement OEM tank runs like $30 + shipping, so no big deal there.

I definitely wouldn't doubt that the brass fitting is probably stronger than the OEM nipple. I barely touched the thing with my hand and it cracked clean off. It probably doesn't help its 5 year old hard plastic either...

sammy_0559 · 01-05-2013, 04:12 PM

word of advise if you ever try removeing the BOV line from the maifold cut the tubeing with a razor blade, i actually broke mine once

and got a new maifold. i could have fixed it but i wanted a new one
lol
thats a 600 fuckup lol

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cbeers Private 11 Rep 68 Posts Drives: '16 M235i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Need Help... Vac Tank and Hose Ran into a bit of an issue with the lower vacuum hose going into the vacuum tank. I was replacing the passenger side DRL bulb and it was being ridiculously stubborn. When it finally released, I hit the lower vac hose and it disconnected from the vac tank. It looks like a connecting piece cracked off inside the hose/tank. Below are some pictures to help show what I'm talking about. My question is, how do get this hose reattached? New hose? New connector? New tank? If it's a new hose or connector, can I get that from any automotive store? I'm fairly mechanically inclined, but cars are still a bit new to me. Just want to make sure I don't make fixing this more difficult/costly than needed. Thanks. Attached Images
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joec500 Brigadier General 125 Rep 3,004 Posts Drives: it has 4 wheels Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (10)	Looks like you broke the nipple right off, I would go to an Autoparts store or maybe a hardware store and buy a brass fitting and just thread it into the plastic. Then cut a bit of the hose so you have a fresh bit of hose and you should be all set. Something like this: http://www.034motorsport.com/oscthum..._EighthNPT.jpg __________________ 2007 E92 6MT SGM: MusicarNW Level 2, Procede Rev 2.5, FFTEC/Vishnu LPFP with Flexfuel Sensor and Flash, M3 Offset V701's, WaveTrac LSD, Michelin PSS, Downpipes, M3 Control Arms, TCKline D/A Suspension, LCI Tail lights, Lux AE's, ER Charge Pipe, DCI's, Mtech Front and Rear, M3 Sideskirts, HPF Stage 1 Clutch
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cbeers Private 11 Rep 68 Posts Drives: '16 M235i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. I'm going to try the brass fitting for now until I can get a new vacuum tank shipped to me. A replacement OEM tank runs like $30 + shipping, so no big deal there. I definitely wouldn't doubt that the brass fitting is probably stronger than the OEM nipple. I barely touched the thing with my hand and it cracked clean off. It probably doesn't help its 5 year old hard plastic either...
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sammy_0559 Lieutenant Colonel 202 Rep 1,950 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FortWorth, Texas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 E93 335i [3.66]	word of advise if you ever try removeing the BOV line from the maifold cut the tubeing with a razor blade, i actually broke mine once and got a new maifold. i could have fixed it but i wanted a new one lol thats a 600 fuckup lol
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