1991 Ford Tempo Heater Stopped Working There Black Hose On Engine Next Oil

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My heater stopped working and there is a black hose on the engine next to where the oil is filled and dont know where it came disconnected from.
Dec 6, 2012 at 2:23 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are it is a vacuum hose. If it dealt with the heater, it would most likely be leaking coolant. If you can upload a pic, it would help.
Dec 6, 2012 at 3:33 PM
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FIXITMR
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describe heater not working? vacuum operated controls get vac feed from small hose with plastic line 1/8 inch down behind intake at firewall. that hose you describe sounds like pcv hose..is it left or right of oil cap?
Dec 31, 2012 at 4:02 AM
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