i'm very excited to hear that the car doesn't smoke anymore.. & i want details on that.. but heres what i did with my gauge.
take the plastic hose that comes off the gauge & run it about 3in. into a vacume line that fits it somewhat snug. then put about 2-3 zip ties on it to secure it from leaking. I can take a pic of this arrangement if needed, but u won't get it till late tonight, i'm at work right now.
lemme know if u understand or need the pic