Topic: Headlamp vacuum help!
in Forum: C3 Body
I know that this is a frequent topic on C3VR, but the diagrams I've seen so far are no substitute for digital pictures of an entire vacuum assembly from start to finish, so once I get mine fixed, I'll post one if it isn't available!
I have headlamps that are stuck in the open position, and much of the vacuum system appears to be in order, except for two lone hoses I found poking through the firewall on the driver's side that lead to nowhere in the engine compartment. I've posted a picture for reference. Also, the lower dash on my newly-acquired C3 leaves something to be desired, and as such, I haven't successfully located the manual override switch. Can people help point me in the right direction?
Lastly, there's a knob sticking out between the glove box and vent on the passenger's side that I have no idea what it does, can anyone identify that?
Thanks,
Paul
|UPDATED|7/5/2012 2:56:39 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
Lifetime Member|UPDATED|7/5/2012 3:31:59 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
the third hose should be under the dash....between where the pull down should be and the head light switch...If theres no vac present, you may want to start at the manifold work your way up to the front checking the hoses. The vac hose replacement kit is a snap to install....even a schmuck like me could do it. You may want to invest in that kit. It has color coded hoses and all the barb fittings. It still doesn't cover any actuators or relays but its a good start. That engine gotta be making vacuum someplace.
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductDetails/Kits/StaticKitDetails.aspx?KitItemId=%7B7D116C25-B6C5-4878-AF2F-A7280119959C%7D&gid=%7BB4DBBB64-6453-41FE-A226-FF1B119435B4%7D&pname=73-79+Headlight+Vacuum+Hose+%26+%22T%22+Kit&Referer=&Alias=&ptct=SGR-SR&CTitle=&
|UPDATED|7/5/2012 4:29:27 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
This is what the override looks like. These are commoly broken or missing as they are small.....