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That hose is one & the same. It will join back together again by twisting / re-directing them together. However you may want to buy both hoses new from MB as they are likely hard & brittle at this stage. They should be soft rubber but when aged they turn hard like plastic.
Crank case breathing/ventilation.
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thanks for the quick information.
So I have to connect them, right?
Will they stay together or do I need to fix them using a wire or similar?
So I have to connect them, right?
Will they stay together or do I need to fix them using a wire or similar?
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No way to put them together: the one close to the fire wall is too stiff and the other to greasy to fix.
So hoping its not that essential
So hoping its not that essential
Those hose ends shall stay connected and the hose is hooked up on the throttle body. They are soft rubber when new, but get fossilized over years. You better replace the complete line. IIRC it is no clamps on that particular hose joint on your photo.
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Hi Arnt,
ok, will get them new asap.
But is it safe to drive without the hose being connected?
Thanks,
Rudy
ok, will get them new asap.
But is it safe to drive without the hose being connected?
Thanks,
Rudy
Technically it shouldn't be a problem for the engine. The crankcase vapour is basically oil based, but it's also a given leak from the combustion and it's hard to predict any LEL (lower explosive limit) for that gas mix. I've never heard of any fire risk, and the gas has to be ignited some way - by an open flame, or overheated exh.manifolds...
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what a relief - thanks again!
Rudy, those hoses should be fixed ASAP. Right now, the engine is pulling in unfiltered air through the hose, which is not good. Re-connect them if possible. Replace them if needed, they are not expensive. Part numbers are in post #6 at this thread. Photo attached below of what the hoses should look like.
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Hi Dave,
Thanks for the pictures. Will so my mechanic this week as well as the dealer to order the hose(s).
Not moving the car to avoid damage.
Rudy
Thanks for the pictures. Will so my mechanic this week as well as the dealer to order the hose(s).
Not moving the car to avoid damage.
Rudy
