i found there is a crack and tear on the pcv tube thats located in the middle on the top of intake manifold.the new part is on the way but i am wondering what does that tube do?and what would happen if it is cracked or torn? thanks

it is #5 in the pic shown below

 

thats the hose that goes to your pcv valve

 

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do u know what would happen if the hose is broken ?like the engine might not running smooth or ??
thanks

 

it would cause a vacuum leak and idle like ****

 

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thanks man

 

It will also let unburned fumes from the crankcase into your engine bay instead of back into the manifold to get burned and catalyzed. Besides the pollution issue, there's also the smell. It can come in thru you heater/AC vents or an open window

 

umm...no, you won't smell jack, if that was true anyone with a vented catch can would be complaining

 

You could def smell it on my car when mine was disconnected

 

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umm....people with vented catch cans probably know the deal before they buy the part. They know that their aftermarket race part will not function like an OEM part. OEM PCV valves and hoses are made so that even people who dont know about cars will not smell anything unexpected.

 

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umm....people with vented catch cans probably know the deal before they buy the part. They know that their aftermarket race part will not function like an OEM part. OEM PCV valves and hoses are made so that even people who dont know about cars will not smell anything unexpected. </TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah to be honest.i wont be able to smell anything even there is a visible crack on the tube/pipe.

 

ok, mine and 3 other cars with vented catch cans don't smell jack

 

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maybe cuz you're overwhelmed by other smells/sounds? like i said man..normal people drive normal cars with cats, etc etc. If they smell anything....even a little bit....they're going to wonder and they're probably going to take it in to the dealer.