Need help with replacing parts I broke

[Pastor_Protege]

I was installing my new gtx injectors and I broke the vacuum hose nipple off the fuel pressure regulator solenoid valve and the vics solenoid valve. The dealership wants $160 to replace two plastic 3 way valves and part stores don't have them. I could go to the j/y but these things are plastic and every time I try to remove the vacuum hose from the nipple, the nipple breaks off. I doubt I'll be able to find one in good condition. Does anyone know where I can get them for less than $160?

[pigeon]

http://www.mazdapontiacgmcparts.net/

[Pastor_Protege]

http://www.mazdapontiacgmcparts.net/

Thanks for the link. They still want $114. I feel like Jim Carrey in Liar Liar when he yells "How do sleep at night!?" How can they get away with charging that much for 2 plastic valves?

[atomicEGT]

go to the junkyard and cut the vacuum lines instead of trying to remove them, duh.

[Pastor_Protege]

go to the junkyard and cut the vacuum lines instead of trying to remove them, duh.

That's not a bad idea . These things are so weak I'll probably break them getting the hose back on, but I'll give it a shot. Thanks.

[Tazman2]

Then cut the vacuum hose sideways so its along the actual length of the vacuum tube with a knife to get it off without breaking it! AGAIN!

[Pastor_Protege]

Then cut the vacuum hose sideways so its along the actual length of the vacuum tube with a knife to get it off without breaking it! AGAIN!

I'll probably break them getting the hose back on

I understand how to get the hose off now. I'm worried about getting them back on an old, plastic j/y valve. I'm just pissed because they broke so easily and they are so expensive to replace. I'll be more careful this time.
Edit: It doesn't help that it's 20 degrees out. Cold and cheap plastic equals breaky breaky. (sorry, just venting)

[atomicEGT]

That's not a bad idea . These things are so weak I'll probably break them getting the hose back on, but I'll give it a shot. Thanks.

or maybe just use vacuum line connectors and not break anything

[Pastor_Protege]

or maybe just use vacuum line connectors and not break anything

That's down right brilliant. You're handy to have around. I'm not being sarcastic, I would have never thought of that. Thanks.

[Pastor_Protege]

I just went to Autozone and bought a pack of hose connectors for like $2. Live and learn. Thanks again.

[atomicEGT]

That's down right brilliant. You're handy to have around. I'm not being sarcastic, I would have never thought of that. Thanks.

no worries, after i broke my spare set i figured there had to be a better way to do it.

[mikeflys1]

hmmm what is all that junk? my motor doesnt have any of that

[Tazman2]

hmmm what is all that junk? my motor doesnt have any of that

[Pastor_Protege]

hmmm what is all that junk? my motor doesnt have any of that

To which junk are you referring? I assume you would have both of these on an EGT BP engine unless you swapped in a BPT. If you have a GTX manifold then there would be no VICS solenoid valve.

[atomicEGT]

hmmm what is all that junk? my motor doesnt have any of that

mine either :p