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On this very cold snowy Michigan afternoon I have decided to clean my UIM and thottle body using the non removal methods. I started to take the vacuum line out to measure the hose I would need, when the line snapped a few inches down. The plastic was too damn brittle in the cold. Here's a couple pictures:
Having problems, here.
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I tapped the manifold side to seal so it wouldn't stall. I have a couple questions. Can I drive it a little so I can get the tube I need to do the cleaning? And, What is the correct name, or part number I need? Lastly, what would be the best way to fix it?

Same Thing Happened To Me Awhile Back...Ford Told Me (Yes,Yes,I Know) That The Tube Could Not Be Bought Individually But As The UIM Kit...900.00....Yeah Right...So Off To The Salvage Yard I Went...

huh yeah right. Well it's drivable, I know that know. Didn't throw a CEL either. What is the purpose of the line?

Also I think you may be able to splice it with a length of the appropriate diameter of fuel hose. As long as you can get a tight fit from the vacuum line outside diameter and the hose inside diameter you should be fine.

It is a vacuum line. One of the two goes to the power brake booster so without it the brakes would have an extremely firm pedal. I han't traced the other, but I would guess that it provides vacuum for the heater controls and the like. You need them.

Yeah you are right about the brakes. I didn't think it could be connected but I guess I was wrong. That's kind of a relief. I will try to splice it with something, but if you look at the pictures, you can see the two sides are different sizes... Thanks a lot both of you.