Does any one know of a material that I can cover a rubber vacuum hose with or a metal braided hose similar in size to a vacuum hose that can replace the stock hose? A coworker's daughter and husband are experiencing a rodent problem eating the vacuum hose on 2003 Ford Escape and the spouse's rebadged 2002 Nissan.
It all started on the wife's Escape when the check engine light came on and she took it to the dealer. The dealer said a rodent had chewed though it. They doubted the claim and the dealer replaced it. One week later the check engine light came on again and she returned the car to the dealer. The dealer reported that the one week old vacuum hose had been chewed through again by a rodent. With disbelief she reported to the dealer that her husband had the same year vehicle, the Nissan, and nothing was wrong with that. When she got home she and her husband opened the hood on the Nissan and to their surprise the vacuum hose was chewed through and the check engine light never came on.
Any suggestions on hose covers, stainless steel braided vacuum hose lines or other recommendations?
Thanks in advance.