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wheyaye2 · Oct 17th, 2006, 07:58 PM

Hi,

Just a couple of questions if anyone can help!

I'm going to be fitting a JCW air intake and part of that involves connecting it to a 'vacuum pipe'.

I know there's a pipe that carries air about half an inch thick, it comes out of the bulkhead just to the left and down of the air filter box (on a Cooper S). It's got a small connector with a white push release button.

1) Is this the same pipe needed for connecting to the JCW air intake (albeit further back near the intercooler)?

2) Considering it seems to pass into the bulkhead, what's this pipe actually used for?

Many thanks.

Blusox · Oct 17th, 2006, 09:23 PM

I don't think this is the right pipe. I did this a few weeks back and the picture included with the install instructions is pretty c**p!!!

If I've done it right then its just behind the throttle body, its pretty dark and the pipes are black, also its hard to get a grip on the pipes to move them a part even with little hands like mine. I'm doing some work on my engine on Thursday so I'll see if I can get a pic or two.

wheyaye2 · Oct 17th, 2006, 09:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Blusox (original)

the picture included with the install instructions is pretty c**p!!!.

That's what prompted me to post., would have been good to have some labels of sorts. Still, makes me wonder what that other pipe is for. I like things having a defined purpose :-)

I'll have another look round the bay tomorrow when it's light...

:: Jon :: · Oct 17th, 2006, 09:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wheyaye2 (original)

That's what prompted me to post., would have been good to have some labels of sorts. Still, makes me wonder what that other pipe is for. I like things having a defined purpose :-)

I'll have another look round the bay tomorrow when it's light...

i never used it when i fitted mine.. just left it hanging there..

wheyaye2 · Oct 17th, 2006, 09:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jonmorgan (original)

i never used it when i fitted mine.. just left it hanging there..

I thought of that, but from what I've read up on, you do actually need it connected.

Apparently its the vacuum in conjunction with the solenoid and wiring to the magic black box which opens the flap.

herbie hind · Oct 20th, 2006, 01:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by wheyaye2 (original)

I thought of that, but from what I've read up on, you do actually need it connected.

Apparently its the vacuum in conjunction with the solenoid and wiring to the magic black box which opens the flap.

the black hose above the throttlebody is crankcase ventilation (no vacuum). it's meant to recirculate oil vapor from crankcase blow bye . to then be reburned. .

wheyaye2 · Oct 20th, 2006, 03:48 PM

Quote:

crankcase ventilation

Ah right,

This is the hose I meant, on the left, labeled with the white arrow... is that the same one..?

herbie hind · Oct 20th, 2006, 10:18 PM

nope. i have no idea what hose that is . is the car an automatic?

MINIAC · Oct 20th, 2006, 10:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by herbie hind (original)

... is the car an automatic?

Not according the user's MINI Profile

herbie hind · Oct 21st, 2006, 02:36 AM

well isn't that special. just point at the little car and it tells what they got. stupid me.

wheyaye2 · Oct 21st, 2006, 09:58 PM

Heh heh, no it's definitely a manual cooper S. That picture is one I found laying around on the internet so it's not my car - hence the aftermarket open filter. The pipe is the same though -

I thought it might perhaps be the air vacuum to the brake servo?

Oct 17th, 2006, 07:58 PM	#1
wheyaye2 On a MINI adventure My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sabinillas, España Local Time: 09:45 PM Posts: 267 Offline	What's this pipe do? Hi, Just a couple of questions if anyone can help! I'm going to be fitting a JCW air intake and part of that involves connecting it to a 'vacuum pipe'. I know there's a pipe that carries air about half an inch thick, it comes out of the bulkhead just to the left and down of the air filter box (on a Cooper S). It's got a small connector with a white push release button. 1) Is this the same pipe needed for connecting to the JCW air intake (albeit further back near the intercooler)? 2) Considering it seems to pass into the bulkhead, what's this pipe actually used for? Many thanks.

Oct 17th, 2006, 09:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 14,900 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wheyaye2 (original) That's what prompted me to post., would have been good to have some labels of sorts. Still, makes me wonder what that other pipe is for. I like things having a defined purpose :-) I'll have another look round the bay tomorrow when it's light... i never used it when i fitted mine.. just left it hanging there.. EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

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Oct 17th, 2006, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Blusox MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: South East Local Time: 10:45 PM Posts: 274 Offline	I don't think this is the right pipe. I did this a few weeks back and the picture included with the install instructions is pretty c**p!!! If I've done it right then its just behind the throttle body, its pretty dark and the pipes are black, also its hard to get a grip on the pipes to move them a part even with little hands like mine. I'm doing some work on my engine on Thursday so I'll see if I can get a pic or two.

Oct 17th, 2006, 09:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
wheyaye2 On a MINI adventure My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sabinillas, España Local Time: 09:45 PM Posts: 267 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Blusox (original) the picture included with the install instructions is pretty c**p!!!. That's what prompted me to post., would have been good to have some labels of sorts. Still, makes me wonder what that other pipe is for. I like things having a defined purpose :-) I'll have another look round the bay tomorrow when it's light...

Oct 17th, 2006, 09:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
wheyaye2 On a MINI adventure My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sabinillas, España Local Time: 09:45 PM Posts: 267 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jonmorgan (original) i never used it when i fitted mine.. just left it hanging there.. I thought of that, but from what I've read up on, you do actually need it connected. Apparently its the vacuum in conjunction with the solenoid and wiring to the magic black box which opens the flap.

Oct 20th, 2006, 01:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
herbie hind MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: providence subburbs Local Time: 05:45 PM Posts: 449 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wheyaye2 (original) I thought of that, but from what I've read up on, you do actually need it connected. Apparently its the vacuum in conjunction with the solenoid and wiring to the magic black box which opens the flap. the black hose above the throttlebody is crankcase ventilation (no vacuum). it's meant to recirculate oil vapor from crankcase blow bye . to then be reburned. .

Oct 20th, 2006, 03:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
wheyaye2 On a MINI adventure My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sabinillas, España Local Time: 09:45 PM Posts: 267 Offline	Quote: crankcase ventilation Ah right, This is the hose I meant, on the left, labeled with the white arrow... is that the same one..?

Oct 20th, 2006, 10:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
herbie hind MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: providence subburbs Local Time: 05:45 PM Posts: 449 Offline	nope. i have no idea what hose that is . is the car an automatic?

Oct 20th, 2006, 10:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 01:45 PM Posts: 8,618 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by herbie hind (original) ... is the car an automatic? Not according the user's MINI Profile

Oct 21st, 2006, 02:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
herbie hind MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: providence subburbs Local Time: 05:45 PM Posts: 449 Offline	well isn't that special. just point at the little car and it tells what they got. stupid me.

Oct 21st, 2006, 09:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
wheyaye2 On a MINI adventure My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sabinillas, España Local Time: 09:45 PM Posts: 267 Offline	Heh heh, no it's definitely a manual cooper S. That picture is one I found laying around on the internet so it's not my car - hence the aftermarket open filter. The pipe is the same though - I thought it might perhaps be the air vacuum to the brake servo?

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