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Old 07-23-2003, 05:29 PM
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what is it??
i dont wanna sound like a complete idiot, but what is the metal tube that runs across the top of the valve cover on the VE???
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Old 07-23-2003, 06:16 PM
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are you talking about the fuel rail maybe?
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Old 07-23-2003, 06:18 PM
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i know its not the fuel rail... its connected to the intake pipe by a rubber hose
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Old 07-24-2003, 08:00 AM
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That is a good question. The FSM shows it in a few places in the EM section, but it never does mention what it is nor what it does. Possible PCV? Anyone have an idea?
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Old 07-24-2003, 09:50 AM
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i have no idea what it is... i just wanna know cuz the rubber hose that is connected to it is startin to tear
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Old 07-24-2003, 09:57 AM
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Originally posted by phast92se
i know its not the fuel rail... its connected to the intake pipe by a rubber hose
the intake manifold?
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Old 07-24-2003, 10:34 AM
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it is just a metal extension of a vacuum line.
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Old 07-24-2003, 11:00 AM
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it has something to do with maintaining proper crankcase pressure or something.
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Old 07-24-2003, 12:12 PM
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What awsm66 said. I forget the exact term on it, but it connects the valve covers to the intake to recirculate any gasses that build up under the valve covers. just go to nissan and order the hose. they won't be but a few bucks, and they'll have pretty pictures on the computer that you just point and say "that's it. give me one of those."
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Old 07-24-2003, 11:09 PM
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haha... aight thats cool... ill do that
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