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Auto Parts/86 olds- air Pulse tube

Expert: Mike Evans - 9/12/2009

Question

Hi Mike,

I'm trying to find a new air pulse tube that has rusted through on my 86 olds V8 5L engine. Im trying to keep the car as original as possible,or I would disconnect the system. Do you have any suggestions as to where to find one or how I might make a repair to the one I have. Bob

Answer
Are we talking about the tube that delivers air to the catalytic converter? If so, Airtex and PCI both make it, although I think it might be a universal one. If we're talking about the air tubes to the manifold, Standard and Airtex both make them (a left and a right). Call a few stores and one ought to be able to get you one; I really doubt that anyone will have it in stock for such an old car.

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Comment	Hi Mike, Thanks for getting back to me. I need the tube that goes to the manifold, passenger side. I did try our local NAPA store, and they can still order it for my Y engine. Thanks for letting me know about Standard and also Airtex as sources I can use in the future, just in case my other sources dry up. Bob