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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: MrDan on 26 December 2006, 14:33

Title: Help...What does this do??
Post by: MrDan on 26 December 2006, 14:33

Had the cutting out problem on my Mk3 N Plate 8V, Found a hole in the corner on this tube,

(http://www.aouk81.dsl.pipex.com/hose.jpg)

So i started to remove it and found this thing was snapped

(http://www.aouk81.dsl.pipex.com/part.jpg)

Luckilly got the seal out without anything dropping into the engine head

hose on the engine side of the assembly looked like ths

(http://www.aouk81.dsl.pipex.com/gunk.jpg)

Is that right? (full of yellow crap)

I have a basic understanding of engines but really cant afford to go to a dealer at the moment, would love to fix it myself

Obviously i need to replace both parts, but what does it doo? and can i run the car without it ?

Title: Re: Help...What does this do??
Post by: Dave-iow on 26 December 2006, 14:35

Iyts a breather as far as I know mate. Thats probably why its wasnt running right on idle

Title: Re: Help...What does this do??
Post by: MrDan on 26 December 2006, 15:06

cheers la. so its a replace and hope for the best?

Title: Re: Help...What does this do??
Post by: rubjonny on 27 December 2006, 09:47

yep, the white buildup is completly normal, its just condensation from the engine block.  Its worse this time of year, especially if you only do short journeys.  Try to get the pipes from a scrappy if you can, VW are pricy!

Title: Re: Help...What does this do??
Post by: MrDan on 27 December 2006, 10:40

Thanks peeps, just on the lookout now for the parts, ill have a ride around the scrappys tomorrow i think,

£31 + Vat for the small rubber bit from the stealers :-0