Vacuum leaks somewhere?

[Bigstick]

After install BSH PCV revamp kit today, I was still getting a vacuum leak somewhere, so commenced checking all the vacuum hoses again. So the first hose I checked looked ok, proceeded to check that the ends were snug on the barbs.
Lo and behold!!! both end were cracked...see pics.

Looks OK


Cracked ends!!!


Luckily had a piece of vacuum hose in a box of junk that fitted perfectly.

[vdubmotorworx]

the brake vac hoses go the same way too...especially mk4 golfs were bad for it...see a few on mk5 lately too now they are getting older...VDUB.

[Bigstick]

I might order order the whole assembly from dealer if its not too pricey and replace it. The valve is ok, its just the hoses are looking a bit brittle. I replaced the cam follower so lucky I didn't break anything else around it with the removal of the fuel pump.

the brake vac hoses go the same way too...especially mk4 golfs were bad for it...see a few on mk5 lately too now they are getting older...VDUB.

[The One]

I might order order the whole assembly from dealer if its not too pricey and replace it. The valve is ok, its just the hoses are looking a bit brittle. I replaced the cam follower so lucky I didn't break anything else around it with the removal of the fuel pump.

Always good to replace them (if price persists ofcourse) nothing wrong with simple cost effective 'preventative' maintenance (Y)