1986 Ford Ranger Performance Issues

1986 FORD RANGER
107,289 MILES • 2.9L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MARINE75
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A pipe towards the front of my engine is releasing alot of air pressure and I'm not sure if a hose is supposed to be connected to it, or where it would connect to. Any advice would help.
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Dec 8, 2014 at 2:22 PM
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CARADIODOC
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You're going to either have to have a live person look at it or try to post a photo of the pipe. Can you determine what it is hooked to? There's no way we can see or hear what's happening over a computer. Is there any unusual noise or hissing associated with the air? Is it a metal or rubber pipe? How large in diameter is it?
Dec 8, 2014 at 2:40 PM
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MARINE75
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I hope this picture helps more.
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Dec 9, 2014 at 5:54 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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I MADE IT BIGGER AND A LITTLE BRIGHTER FOR YOU DOC!

NO NEED IN THANKING ME, I KNOW WE'RE SORTA TIGHT!

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Dec 9, 2014 at 6:18 AM
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CARADIODOC
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That appears to be part of the EGR system. One pipe will attach to the exhaust system and will make a lot of noise if it has a leak in it. The small fitting should have a vacuum hose connected to it. There's a vacuum hose routing diagram on a sticker under the hood that will show where that hose goes to.
Dec 9, 2014 at 1:16 PM
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