Pvc tube pinched?

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10-30-2009, 03:58 PM

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Pvc tube pinched?

I put in new plugs and wires today. I started the car to make sure everything was ok. I noticed that the tube going from the pcv valve to the intake is pinched. looks almlost pinched shut. It looks like no air could pass through. Is this normal?

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10-30-2009, 04:40 PM

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If you are talking about the 45 degree elbow, then it probably has a hole on the bottom side. You can fix it with some hose. The oem piece is sold as an assembly and runs about $120.

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10-30-2009, 10:17 PM

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I had same problem. I used a piece of 3/8id tygon tube. Problem solved!

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10-31-2009, 10:01 AM

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I'll get some new hose and worm clamps. It looks like it has a hole where the metal piece goes into it. Will this cause any issues with the car?

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10-31-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 20BlueBird00

I had same problem. I used a piece of 3/8id tygon tube. Problem solved!

You have a pic? What about the metal thing that goes into the tube? Do you really need that? Looks like a ground or a piece that heats the tube. Not sure.

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