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Mityvac...
Got ESOF issues 
so I figure one of these bad Larry's might help find/diagnose the problem. Which model to get?
Standard Mityvac kit- http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...eyword=mityvac
Silverline Elite kit- http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...eyword=mityvac
so I figure one of these bad Larry's might help find/diagnose the problem. Which model to get?Standard Mityvac kit- http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...eyword=mityvac
Silverline Elite kit- http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...eyword=mityvac
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I would aim for the cheaper one if you don't need all the adapters the more expensive one provides.
Someone who has one will chime in as to whether the 40 bucks is worth all the extra adapters. I need to get one of those sometime. Tired of leave the hubs locked all winter.
Someone who has one will chime in as to whether the 40 bucks is worth all the extra adapters. I need to get one of those sometime. Tired of leave the hubs locked all winter.
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It depends how much you plan on using it. The chepo one will do everything you need to diagnose the vacuum system but is plastic.
The silverline is an aluminum body and will work both pressure and vacuum. I have both and I will take the silverline over the plane-jane any day.
EDIT: I think Harbor Freight has the plastic one for around $27 but it's been a while since I have looked.
The silverline is an aluminum body and will work both pressure and vacuum. I have both and I will take the silverline over the plane-jane any day.
EDIT: I think Harbor Freight has the plastic one for around $27 but it's been a while since I have looked.
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It depends how much you plan on using it. The chepo one will do everything you need to diagnose the vacuum system but is plastic.
The silverline is an aluminum body and will work both pressure and vacuum. I have both and I will take the silverline over the plane-jane any day.
EDIT: I think Harbor Freight has the plastic one for around $27 but it's been a while since I have looked.
The silverline is an aluminum body and will work both pressure and vacuum. I have both and I will take the silverline over the plane-jane any day.
EDIT: I think Harbor Freight has the plastic one for around $27 but it's been a while since I have looked.
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i have the cheaper one and it works perfectly for the esof system. but if you can get the silverline for 50 i would do that
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From: Damon (South East Texas)
I vote for the Silverline. I have had mine 20+ years and just now need a kit for it because the valve is leaking. That reminds me, I need to take it apart. May just be an O-ring. 
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I believe I got mine at autozone for 30. that's the plastic one. I used it to bleed brakes on another project. Didn't think about using it on the vac lines for my hubs. Now I have a another project to do.
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One on amazon.com for $50.53 with free shipping.
Amazon.com: Mityvac MITMV8500 Silverline Elite Automotive Vacuum Pump Kit: Automotive
Amazon.com: Mityvac MITMV8500 Silverline Elite Automotive Vacuum Pump Kit: Automotive
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One on amazon.com for $50.53 with free shipping.
Amazon.com: Mityvac MITMV8500 Silverline Elite Automotive Vacuum Pump Kit: Automotive
Amazon.com: Mityvac MITMV8500 Silverline Elite Automotive Vacuum Pump Kit: Automotive
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