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Title: Help my pipe has split!
Post by: Crookedeyeboy on 23 April 2009, 15:13

I have come to work today and found this pipe has split all the wayround and come off....what is it?!?!?!

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Thanks in advance..

Title: Re: Help my pipe has split!
Post by: Maltloaf on 23 April 2009, 16:01

Hi,
This is the engine block breather hose. It connects to the inlet side of the engine so that any oil vapour is not vented to atmosphere. The car will probably run if you push it back in the hole but it is best to get a new one from VW when you can.
Matt.

Title: Re: Help my pipe has split!
Post by: Crookedeyeboy on 23 April 2009, 16:03

Thanks so much for that Matt. I didnt think it had any problems running without it.
Will get one ordered!

Title: Re: Help my pipe has split!
Post by: Len on 23 April 2009, 16:10

Will spray gunk all over engine bay!

Title: Re: Help my pipe has split!
Post by: Crookedeyeboy on 23 April 2009, 16:16

Any quick fixes till i get a new one ? Sellotape??? ;-)

Title: Re: Help my pipe has split!
Post by: Maltloaf on 23 April 2009, 17:51

I guess gaffa tape might do the job but because of the amount of heat and oil in that area of the engine I suspect it will off in no time at all.

Title: Re: Help my pipe has split!
Post by: shepgti on 23 April 2009, 19:10

these dam things break on everyones car, mine is held together with some mega sticky heatproof duct tape stuff  :grin: