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k-huevo · May 15th, 2006, 05:05 AM

The lower tube is the fuel line.

I see that this is an early model; if the hose on the PCV is pliable enough to remove easily it may need to be replaced. Exposure to oil vapor and engine heat can soften the rubber causing it to collapse under vacuum (if there is a good seal to begin with). If this is the case it will make an elephant noise when you let off the accelerator. The later vent hose is made of harder rubber than 03 & earlier.

May 15th, 2006, 05:05 AM	#10
k-huevo Trailer Trash Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pipe Creek, Texas Local Time: 08:16 PM Posts: 164 Offline	The lower tube is the fuel line. I see that this is an early model; if the hose on the PCV is pliable enough to remove easily it may need to be replaced. Exposure to oil vapor and engine heat can soften the rubber causing it to collapse under vacuum (if there is a good seal to begin with). If this is the case it will make an elephant noise when you let off the accelerator. The later vent hose is made of harder rubber than 03 & earlier.