I know this is a dumb question. But I searched and found nothing.

I have a 91 RS w/ AEM short ram air. I bought it about 2 years ago. Recently the black rubber lines that are near the throttle (either vaccum or sensor). The gaskets that hook up with the little white peices rotted and now the lines are just hanging loose. #1 Is this bad? WHat do you all do when yours rotted. #2 My car wont start now. Is this the reason? Thanks for the help. Sorry I feel stupid for asking this question.


Modified by DAsix at 5:23 AM 4/1/2004

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DAsix &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">... Recently the black rubber lines that are near the throttle (either vaccum or sensor). The gaskets that hook up with the little white peices rotted and now the lines are just hanging loose. #1 Is this bad?</TD></TR></TABLE>Yes it is bad.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DAsix &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">WHat do you all do when yours totted.</TD></TR></TABLE>Get new hoses. There should be a diagram somewhere in the engine compartment showing where they're supposed to go.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DAsix &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> #2 My car wont start now. Is this the reason?</TD></TR></TABLE>Very likely.

 

The actual hose lines are fine. The little white peice that goes between the line and the gasket are fine. Its the gaskets that are bad. Do they sell these at like AutoZone or something?

 

Take a picture.

 

some how I guess I got water in the tank or something. After it warmed a little she fired up and kicked out some white smoke. But she is good again.