How to remove these vacuum lines?

DarkProphet

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While doing the rest of my engine work, i noticed that the vacuum lines for the EGR and smog pump all come from one harness of lines. Does anyone know where these all come from? id like to remove them at the source, because i wont be needing any of them.

 

RIO5.0

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If your speaking of the Red/Grn/Wht plastic lines then they all un-plug at that rubber "tri" connector....just plug the ends good and send it into the pass side fender...the soleniods they connect to are in the fender...if you remove the inner fender line you can access them...
Here's the EGR/smog pile...

 

DarkProphet

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Do you have to put bolts back in place of where the smog line connects behind the engine?

 

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yes. those lines feed directly into the cylinder heads. if you remove that line completely, they need to be capped.

 

mo_dingo

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Yeah, a 9/16NC short bolt w/ some thread sealer will do the trick. Or if you can find a plug that size....either way.
Scott

 

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Ford and summit sell plugs for this very purpose. They're called thermactor plugs, and summit has them for like $3 or something. Ford is a little more, but you don't have to pay shipping.

 

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Green 94 5.0 said:

yes. those lines feed directly into the cylinder heads. if you remove that line completely, they need to be capped.

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What he said...some people opt to cut the ends off crossover and crimp em then just re-bolt em on...I have read that sparkplugs will also screw right in?? to plug the hole...
I made block off plates outta 1/4" Alum and a gasket and bolted em in...

I seem to remember that crossover tube being a PITA to remove with the motor in place.