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    Random hoses in engine bay (3)

    Ok ive been wondering what these hoses do
    theres 3 of them, 1 with a cap type thing maybe its a filter of some sort? and 2 others which have open ends.

    this also this diagram in my vx which shows you them

    but what im wondering what actualy are they for/ do ?

    There normaly zip tied into the bracket but ive undone them just for the photo.

    I did a search but havent found anything.
    Ive uploaded the pic of the diagram in a big size so its viewable without hurting your eyes

    Last edited by Sprey : 01/02/2010 at 05:44 PM

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    Please post a pic of the same area, taken from further away, so I can get a better idea of the layout/where things are...

    Also, remove the plastic engine cover, for a more detailed look.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    Please post a pic of the same area, taken from further away, so I can get a better idea of the layout/where things are...

    Also, remove the plastic engine cover, for a more detailed look.
    Larry, you might have to stand on your head to get it all in perspective.
    Just hang the gorilla feet from the bonnet.

    Sprey has the strg wheel on the right side of the car (vs you guys on the wrong side of the car).
    Brake booster, master cyl etc. are all where you have the ABS unit.

    Connections on the engine should all end up the same, but they hoses would be routed differently under the hood.

    PK
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    Quote Originally Posted by PK View Post
    Larry, you might have to stand on your head to get it all in perspective.
    Just hang the gorilla feet from the bonnet.

    Sprey has the strg wheel on the right side of the car (vs you guys on the wrong side of the car).
    Brake booster, master cyl etc. are all where you have the ABS unit.

    Connections on the engine should all end up the same, but they hoses would be routed differently under the hood.

    PK
    Haha soo true!
    Pk wonder if yours has the random hoses that are zip tied to the power steering container?
    Since yours is a Jdm vx too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PK View Post
    Larry, you might have to stand on your head to get it all in perspective.
    Just hang the gorilla feet from the bonnet.

    Sprey has the strg wheel on the right side of the car (vs you guys on the wrong side of the car).
    Brake booster, master cyl etc. are all where you have the ABS unit.

    Connections on the engine should all end up the same, but they hoses would be routed differently under the hood.

    PK
    Exactly...

    That's why I wanted a different perspective, to maybe see where they're coming from/going to.

    Which is what I would be doing if I was there, "hands on"...trace em' back to their origin.

    I know that the vent hose from the front diff ends up near that area on mine...

    Hanging from me gorillyish type feets might be a bad idear...I'd prolly pass out & hit me head on something hard...

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    Maybe your right? then go down a tube to under the motor, ill get some pics 2mrw, so we can compare.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sprey View Post
    Maybe your right? then go down a tube to under the motor, ill get some pics 2mrw, so we can compare.
    L0L...if it's all the same to you, I'm just gonna hold off on snoopin' around under the bonnet till it gets to at LEAST above zero around here...think mid-late April...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sprey View Post
    Ok ive been wondering what these hoses do
    theres 3 of them, 1 with a cap type thing maybe its a filter of some sort? and 2 others which have open ends.
    On mine, I only see one hose. It is tied to the reservoir bracket, right behind the air cleaner and is, indeed, left open to atmosphere. I don't have that cap thing (Which I assume is a check-valve), or the second hose.

    Still, I'm willing to take a guess: I suspect that is part of the evap system. When the engine is warm and under power, a solenoid opens up that sucks air across the charcoal canister and burns off leftover fuel. Most of that stuff is located on the bottom of the engine, if I understand the diagrams right. So, they'd want to run a vent hose up higher, so they don't end up sucking in water or something.

    When it isn't midnight and freezing, I'll take a closer look for you.

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    I think you maybe onto something
    Ldub, its rightbehind the airbox, near the power steering fluid.

    Just 3 hoses stuck together.

    Ill get some more pics 2mrw

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