Brake booster msd

17MaroSS · 09-08-2021, 08:58 AM

I can't for the life of me get this brake booster line back into the MSD intake manifold. Any help
Greatly appreciated

MP3BOOSTED · 09-08-2021, 09:01 AM

i did it with having the msd off so i can see what i'm doing, easier to maneuver that way but it also never put up a fight on me from what i can remember. looks like you broke something from the looks of that pic though, i could be wrong.

Puddin · 09-08-2021, 09:09 AM

Looks like you actually pulled the fitting out of the manifold itself.

17MaroSS · 09-08-2021, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Puddin

Looks like you actually pulled the fitting out of the manifold itself.

That's exactly what happened. Any ideas on how to get that fitting off so I can stick it back in the manifold?

Puddin · 09-08-2021, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 17MaroSS

That's exactly what happened. Any ideas on how to get that fitting off so I can stick it back in the manifold?

I'll be honest I don't think that fitting is salvageable. If you do get it back in more than likely it will leak. You may be better off doing your own custom fitting and booster line at this point.

17MaroSS · 09-08-2021, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Puddin

I'll be honest I don't think that fitting is salvageable. If you do get it back in more than likely it will leak. You may be better off doing your own custom fitting and booster line at this point.

Ok thanks

BruceWayne1LE · 09-08-2021, 04:39 PM

It’s salvageable. I did the same thing. First separate the fitting from the hose. Put a *VERY SMALL AMOUNT! of rtv of those teeth. Wood/rubber mallet and lightly tap it in. Give the rtv some time to dry then reinstall the hose BEFORE installing the manifold.

17MaroSS · 09-08-2021, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceWayne1LE

It’s salvageable. I did the same thing. First separate the fitting from the hose. Put a *VERY SMALL AMOUNT! of rtv of those teeth. Wood/rubber mallet and lightly tap it in. Give the rtv some time to dry then reinstall the hose BEFORE installing the manifold.

that fitting won't come out and we damaged it trying

17MaroSS · 09-09-2021, 07:06 PM

Update. I ordered these fittings and will attempt to retap the manifold. Any advice?

17MaroSS · 09-22-2021, 09:54 PM

Update. Great success with the new fitting (pictured above). I used a 1/2" 14 NPT tap to make the brake booster hole in the back of the manifold bigger to accurately accept the new fitting. I was very nervous attempting this at first but it went in and did the job very nicely. I removed the old busted plastic fitting off of the hose and it slid in the new fitting and locked in place perfectly.

BruceWayne1LE · 09-23-2021, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 17MaroSS

that fitting won't come out and we damaged it trying

Nice job on tapping a new line. The OEM fitting is BS. You have to push the collar toward the teeth while also pulling the hose. Feels like a 3 handed job. But now you have me thinking of tapping a proper fitting for reassurance.

s346k · 09-26-2021, 11:12 AM

once the brake booster line goes in that fitting on the msd manifold, it becomes one with the manifold. i sold one of my msd manifolds with that line still attached bc i didn't want to destroy it attempting removal. good news is, it's just a vacuum line. most any idea will work.

09-08-2021, 08:58 AM	#1
17MaroSS Drives: 17 2SS 6sp Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bad Roads, North Jersey Posts: 185	Brake booster msd I can't for the life of me get this brake booster line back into the MSD intake manifold. Any help Greatly appreciated Attached Images __________________ FOR SALE 17 2SS 6spd h/c/i/fbo

09-08-2021, 09:01 AM	#2
MP3BOOSTED Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE (F1A-94 FBO H/C) Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 818	i did it with having the msd off so i can see what i'm doing, easier to maneuver that way but it also never put up a fight on me from what i can remember. looks like you broke something from the looks of that pic though, i could be wrong. __________________ Performance Mods: F1A-94, DSX Flex Fuel Kit, MSD Spark Plug Wires, KOOK 2" off road headers, MBRP Race catback exhaust, Pray Performance Custom Boost Cam, Rocker Arm Trunion Upgrade Kit, 7.850" Hardened Chromemoly Length Pushrods and Johnson Racing 2110R Lifters, TSP CNC'd Heads, Ported MSD intake manifold, 103mm Katech Throttle body, Forged Pistons/Rods, RPM Meth kit, DSX Aux Fuel system, AEM Failsafe and banks gauge, LT4 HPFP, LT4 injectors, BMR motor mounts, Hurst Short Throw, Manley SS exhaust valves Videos of my car? Check here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNi...Qy1OL4NVGlPogw

09-08-2021, 04:39 PM	#7
BruceWayne1LE Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Northern California Posts: 345	It’s salvageable. I did the same thing. First separate the fitting from the hose. Put a *VERY SMALL AMOUNT! of rtv of those teeth. Wood/rubber mallet and lightly tap it in. Give the rtv some time to dry then reinstall the hose BEFORE installing the manifold. __________________ Camaro 2SS 1LE, MBRP Catback, Mishimoto Catch Can, Rotofab dry, TSP1 7/8” headers,DSX FF, Pray ported MSD, 95mm TB 492WHP 473WTQ

09-09-2021, 07:06 PM	#9
17MaroSS Drives: 17 2SS 6sp Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bad Roads, North Jersey Posts: 185	Update. I ordered these fittings and will attempt to retap the manifold. Any advice? Attached Images __________________ FOR SALE 17 2SS 6spd h/c/i/fbo

09-22-2021, 09:54 PM	#10
17MaroSS Drives: 17 2SS 6sp Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bad Roads, North Jersey Posts: 185	Update. Great success with the new fitting (pictured above). I used a 1/2" 14 NPT tap to make the brake booster hole in the back of the manifold bigger to accurately accept the new fitting. I was very nervous attempting this at first but it went in and did the job very nicely. I removed the old busted plastic fitting off of the hose and it slid in the new fitting and locked in place perfectly. __________________ FOR SALE 17 2SS 6spd h/c/i/fbo

09-08-2021, 09:09 AM	#3
Puddin Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Central Texas Posts: 959	Looks like you actually pulled the fitting out of the manifold itself.

09-26-2021, 11:12 AM	#12
s346k Drives: 18 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 1,973	once the brake booster line goes in that fitting on the msd manifold, it becomes one with the manifold. i sold one of my msd manifolds with that line still attached bc i didn't want to destroy it attempting removal. good news is, it's just a vacuum line. most any idea will work. __________________ 2016+ camaro: everyone’s first car

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