What is this part with a vacuum line hooked up to it? When I rev the engine to about 2500rpm then release the throttle, it would make a relatively loud strange noise. If I remove the vacuum line then there is no noise. It seems to be open/closing a valve inside. What is wrong? Do I need a new one?

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