Mysterious black tube not attached to anything

1995 CHEVROLET CORSICA
140,000 MILES
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SARAH B
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I happened to catch this when I was changing out my air filter. When I tried to move it around, the tube broke in the middle.
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Dec 10, 2011 at 7:24 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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There should be a vacuum line connected to it. Look for one that is connected to nothing or plugged off.
Dec 10, 2011 at 7:27 PM
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SARAH B
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I forgot to say, the other end wasn't attached to anything.
Dec 10, 2011 at 7:28 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Replace the vacuum line, the get brittle over time. Find a source of vacuum to plug the line into. There should be a vacuum diagram under the hood somewhere. Chevy usually puts them either on the underside of the hood or on the fan shroud.
Dec 10, 2011 at 7:35 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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That's not a vacuum line. It is a breather tube that inserts into a grommet if the rear valve cover.
Dec 10, 2011 at 8:31 PM
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I'll defer to you on this Wrenchtech in the presumption your eyes are better than mine.
Dec 10, 2011 at 9:05 PM
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I don't see it any better. I just have had to reattach may of them doing the intake on 3.1s.

They are calling is a "Crankcase Vent tube"
Dec 11, 2011 at 6:09 AM
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SARAH B
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Thank you for your replies :)

So if it is broken off, can is it ok to drive?
Dec 11, 2011 at 12:55 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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It's not an emergency but you don't want to leave it that way too long.
Dec 11, 2011 at 1:09 PM
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SARAH B
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can i drive with out it?
Dec 11, 2011 at 1:15 PM
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SARAH B
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Cool, Thank you. Where can I buy a replacement? I've checked the usual places but no luck
Dec 11, 2011 at 1:17 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Did I not just answer that question?
Dec 11, 2011 at 1:18 PM
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Dealer or junkyard
Dec 11, 2011 at 1:20 PM
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SARAH B
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Yep you did ;-) I apologize. There is a bit of lag on my end.
Dec 11, 2011 at 2:49 PM
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Thread closed.
Jan 26, 2012 at 11:08 PM
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