I broke it in half where the ribbed part starts when I was changing the valve cover gaskets, so it’s kinda got a packman mouth. Will duct tape work until my ccv replacement kit comes in the mail? I gotta drive an hour away and back in the next 2 days. 2001 325i
Last edited by EvilMorty; 01-17-2019 at 01:55 AM.
You’ll likely end up with a massive vacuum leak and codes P0171 & P0174.
What if no codes popped up? I drove it around for 30mins with the duct tape and it was driving the same. What are the symptoms of a vacuum leak? Also is the hose pressurized?
i wouldn't be too worried about it, actually. i did the exact same thing on my car during a VANOS replacement - i think that's when that hose broke due to age/being brittle. this is the hose that's right at the top front of the engine and it has a 90 degree connection into the valve cover, yes?
i think i actually used electrical tape.
vacuum leak could produce rough running, etc. that hose is pressurized but (if things are working correctly) it's a very slight pressure - almost imperceptible....
'95 325iS - auto to manual swap done!
ahhh, so just like speed tape at the track! haha......
'95 325iS - auto to manual swap done!
Duct tape gets very soft and quickly loses its ability to hold things together in heat.
You can use aluminium HVAC tape for a quick temporary fix, until you get a new tube.
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Just wanted to point out that "temporary" should refer to the amount of time it takes for the new one to get to you....this is a very inexpensive part, and it should be replaced right away.
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Thanks everyone, I drove it and the gorilla duct tape held up but definitely couldn't last more than a day of commuting. I got hvac tape on it now and I just ordered a ccv replacement kit, as soon as it gets here I’m replacing the whole system. Y’all are quick on this forum.
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