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Old 09-07-2017, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike D View Post
It's sort of a "blow by" tube which is connected to the EGR system. When the EGR is opened a sliding piston opens on the intake manifold and pulls any vapors into the intake to be burned.

PITA to replace. The "easiest" way is to pull the intake manifold. It makes a slobbering mess when it cracks all the way though.
Makes sense... Maybe I should hold off on re-activating my EGR system (air pump is seized and long-disconnected) until I address this issue, first. Need to get the car ready for it's San Francisco to Chicago & back trip starting on Sept 23rd! The gunk around it / below it seems like it's been there a long time, probably around when the previous owner disconnected the air pump.

Thank you!

-greg
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