Help with part idenitification

CrAzY dRiVeR · 14th June 2008, 13:38

Was just cleaning and checking the fluid levels, when i noticed this pipe hanging loose in the engine bay. Tried to keep it back in place, but it seems very arrogant not to obey.

And, i need the car later in the evening, so cant leave it unattended.

1. What is the purpose of this hose?

2. Is it ok to drive the car to the service centre, which is a few kilometres away, with this wire hanging around?

3. Don't know when it came lose. But by the position, it looks like its been taking atmospheric air, instead of purified air from the air filter. Any harmful effects, or any parts i should get checked?

Pics are attached-

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CrAzY dRiVeR · 14th June 2008, 14:28

Its too late to edit. So, another post-

Pic 1- shows the disconnected part.

Pic 2- shows the other end.

Pic 3- Shows the way its connected to the filter.

vikram_d · 14th June 2008, 14:46

Looks like the breather/vacuum tube. You can drive all you want with that tube disconnected. Will cause no harm. But always better to get it put back in place.

Jaggu · 14th June 2008, 14:51

Use a plier to press the clip at the tip and then insert it back OR spread the clip and move it backwards on the tube, insert the tube and move back the clip to lock. This is the valve cover breather tube.

Ford Rocam · 14th June 2008, 14:56

The plastic part surrounded by clip looks like its broken.

Jaggu · 14th June 2008, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford Rocam

The plastic part surrounded by clip looks like its broken.

oops yes, take it to garage and replace it. Dont run too much, though its not a crisis yet.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 14th June 2008, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by vikram_d

Looks like the breather/vacuum tube. You can drive all you want with that tube disconnected. Will cause no harm. But always better to get it put back in place.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford Rocam

The plastic part surrounded by clip looks like its broken.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

oops yes, take it to garage and replace it. Dont run too much, though its not a crisis yet.

Thank you guys very much. I guess 10 kms of driving wont hurt. Will get it checked by monday.

It does look like the plastic broke off from the box!

nitrous · 14th June 2008, 21:48

Thats the breather hose,man. No issues if its out of the airbox connection.

rohan_fonseca · 15th June 2008, 02:32

Crank case ventilation. No issues driving the car to the service station.

14th June 2008, 13:38	#1
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,181 Thanked: 73,510 Times View My Garage	Help with part idenitification Was just cleaning and checking the fluid levels, when i noticed this pipe hanging loose in the engine bay. Tried to keep it back in place, but it seems very arrogant not to obey. And, i need the car later in the evening, so cant leave it unattended. 1. What is the purpose of this hose? 2. Is it ok to drive the car to the service centre, which is a few kilometres away, with this wire hanging around? 3. Don't know when it came lose. But by the position, it looks like its been taking atmospheric air, instead of purified air from the air filter. Any harmful effects, or any parts i should get checked? Pics are attached-
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14th June 2008, 14:28	#2
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,181 Thanked: 73,510 Times View My Garage	Its too late to edit. So, another post- Pic 1- shows the disconnected part. Pic 2- shows the other end. Pic 3- Shows the way its connected to the filter.
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14th June 2008, 14:46	#3
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	Looks like the breather/vacuum tube. You can drive all you want with that tube disconnected. Will cause no harm. But always better to get it put back in place.
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14th June 2008, 14:51	#4
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	Use a plier to press the clip at the tip and then insert it back OR spread the clip and move it backwards on the tube, insert the tube and move back the clip to lock. This is the valve cover breather tube.
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14th June 2008, 14:56	#5
Ford Rocam BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai-India Posts: 878 Thanked: 23 Times	The plastic part surrounded by clip looks like its broken.
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14th June 2008, 21:48	#8
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Thats the breather hose,man. No issues if its out of the airbox connection.
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15th June 2008, 02:32	#9
rohan_fonseca BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Panaji Posts: 984 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Crank case ventilation. No issues driving the car to the service station.
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