d0773d

Hello all,
What is this hard black plastic hose connected between the two valve covers called? I went to autozone, but they did not have a rubber hose to fit the same diameter. I am S.O.L until I get this hose or something that meets the same measurement so I can finish the valve cover gasket installation.

asand1

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I installed a clear vinyl hose that fit tightly enough.

d0773d

Alright, sounds like a plan. What is the purpose of this hose, anyways?

MaximaSE20

I believe it's part of the PCV system

asand1

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Breather hose to evacuate vapors from the front valve cover.

asand1

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d0773d

Thanks for the picture. Do you remember what diameter your vinyl hose is?

CMax03

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That's a dealer item....... use can use regular hose for the meantime....

asand1

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I don't remember the diameter, but it was off the shelf of my local Ace Hardware store. I liked the idea of clear tubing as it "literally" provides a window into the condition of my engine in terms of blow-by and carbon build up.
Personally I would not pay dealer prices for such a simple stretch of hose, and I dont like the high spot in the middle of the OE piece as it might cause vapors to gather and build up deposits. I also removed the associated bracket to un-clutter the top of the engine.
Photo was created Sunday, August 22, 2010, 6:36:00 PM. Don't know when I actually installed it, but it hasn't hardened, yellowed or melted yet.

FallenOne

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I found a hose for it no problem, stop shopping at AutoZone. I wanna say I used a 3/4" and just ran the hose clamps down real tight with my impact. works fine.

GGENIUS

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im sure you know what youre doin im just sayin, an impact on a hose clamp is a good way to brake your clamp.

jholley

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You don't need an OEM part for that breather hose. My local autozone had the correct diameter hose. I installled it 32,000 miles ago and it has held fine with no leaking.

chongher

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I just used a 5/8 vacumm hose cut to spec from the auto parts store. Fit pretty good.

CallMeThatOneGuy

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My stock hose was shattered on both ends. I grabbed another one from my garage and popped it on.... no problems with fitting.

Shift_A32B

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I used a regular hose from O'reilly. I took the old hose to measure the diameter.