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fone · May 14th, 2006, 06:30 PM

While cleaning the engine compartment, I notice this tube/hose was very loose and came off without even pulling hard. There is no hose clip. This is on a MCS. Questions :

1) What is this ?
2) Should it be tightly connected ?

Cheers

Richard22b · May 14th, 2006, 06:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by fone

While cleaning the engine compartment, I notice this tube/hose was very loose and came off without even pulling hard. There is no hose clip. This is on a MCS. Questions :

1) What is this ?
2) Should it be tightly connected ?

Cheers

thats the engine breather. connects to the induction.

fone · May 14th, 2006, 06:51 PM

Thanks Richard22b for the info. Should be that loose ? Or it doesn't matter ?

minisoopercooper · May 14th, 2006, 06:55 PM

doesnt matter - even the classic minis were only ever loose

mph999 · May 14th, 2006, 07:06 PM

... but it should be attached, so you'd better put it back ...

MINIMANIAUK · May 14th, 2006, 08:11 PM

you will get a most annoying tapping sound if it loose fit

Richard22b · May 14th, 2006, 08:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by fone

Thanks Richard22b for the info. Should be that loose ? Or it doesn't matter ?

no worries. happy to help. and like everyone said doesn't matter as long as it is attached. usualy most hoses have a clip just to hold it a bit tighter.

Richard22b · May 14th, 2006, 08:36 PM

while we're talking about hoses here's one im unsure about. what's the thick hose below that hose in the picture.

fone · May 14th, 2006, 10:01 PM

Thanks everyone for the info !

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard22b

while we're talking about hoses here's one im unsure about. what's the thick hose below that hose in the picture.

Anyone ???

k-huevo · May 15th, 2006, 04:05 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.

discodan · May 15th, 2006, 05:14 AM

mine was replaced under warranty at the dealership. meaning the hose along with the PCV valve. there may be a service bulletin on this actually you should all check with your dealers.

May 14th, 2006, 06:30 PM	#1
fone MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Herts, England Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 126 Offline	What is this tube for ???? While cleaning the engine compartment, I notice this tube/hose was very loose and came off without even pulling hard. There is no hose clip. This is on a MCS. Questions : 1) What is this ? 2) Should it be tightly connected ? Cheers

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May 14th, 2006, 06:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Richard22b Yellow Mini Man My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol (North) Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by fone While cleaning the engine compartment, I notice this tube/hose was very loose and came off without even pulling hard. There is no hose clip. This is on a MCS. Questions : 1) What is this ? 2) Should it be tightly connected ? Cheers thats the engine breather. connects to the induction.

May 14th, 2006, 06:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
fone MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Herts, England Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 126 Offline	Thanks Richard22b for the info. Should be that loose ? Or it doesn't matter ?

May 14th, 2006, 07:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
mph999 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newbury Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 378 Offline	... but it should be attached, so you'd better put it back ...

May 14th, 2006, 08:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
MINIMANIAUK MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 1,035 Offline	you will get a most annoying tapping sound if it loose fit

May 14th, 2006, 08:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Richard22b Yellow Mini Man My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol (North) Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by fone Thanks Richard22b for the info. Should be that loose ? Or it doesn't matter ? no worries. happy to help. and like everyone said doesn't matter as long as it is attached. usualy most hoses have a clip just to hold it a bit tighter.

May 14th, 2006, 08:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Richard22b Yellow Mini Man My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol (North) Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 524 Offline	while we're talking about hoses here's one im unsure about. what's the thick hose below that hose in the picture.

May 14th, 2006, 10:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
fone MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Herts, England Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 126 Offline	Thanks everyone for the info ! Quote: Originally Posted by Richard22b while we're talking about hoses here's one im unsure about. what's the thick hose below that hose in the picture. Anyone ???

May 15th, 2006, 04:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
k-huevo Trailer Trash Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pipe Creek, Texas Local Time: 05:22 PM Posts: 156 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.

May 15th, 2006, 05:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
discodan MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: White Plains, New York Local Time: 06:22 PM Posts: 19 Offline	mine was replaced under warranty at the dealership. meaning the hose along with the PCV valve. there may be a service bulletin on this actually you should all check with your dealers.

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