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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: Royalratch on January 06, 2010, 07:58:54 AM

Title: 2 random connector/tubes???
Post by: Royalratch on January 06, 2010, 07:58:54 AM

I recently deleted the throttle heater plate on my car, more for the simplified vacuum tubing than the mythical BHP increase.

I seem to have these left over:


1 AFM-type Connector
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2776/4250368427_cf54917318.jpg)


And this. This has fuel coming from it on start, I believe it's some kind of breather/vent tube? Some owners have fitted a small filter on the end if I'm not mistaken. All fuel lines are where they're supposed to be. The car runs perfectly. What's supposed to happen with this?
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2769/4251142448_62176c8c07.jpg)

Title: 2 random connector/tubes???
Post by: DesktopDave on January 06, 2010, 08:36:21 AM

The wiring connector looks like a coolant temp sensor, but it's in the wrong place.  Let me look at my car to see.

That tube might be the vac canister breather.  Is there a black can in the front fender well behind the headlights?

Title: 2 random connector/tubes???
Post by: monty23psk on January 06, 2010, 09:52:24 AM

For the first picture, under the power steering fluid should be a charcoal canister mounted to the body. On mine is has this connector. Not sure about the second pic.

Title: 2 random connector/tubes???
Post by: Jorgeconrico on January 06, 2010, 10:05:37 AM

1st pic looks to connect to the bottom of the ICV. The 2nd pic looks like the hose for the brake booster but I'm not 100%

Title: 2 random connector/tubes???
Post by: Royalratch on January 06, 2010, 10:05:46 AM

You guys are right, first plug is for carbon Canister but this is not used in the UK.

Second pic is my main concern tho.

Title: 2 random connector/tubes???
Post by: Royalratch on January 06, 2010, 01:29:16 PM

Anyone on that second hose?

Title: 2 random connector/tubes???
Post by: 92BMW318is on January 06, 2010, 10:02:08 PM

moar pics of the hose

Title: 2 random connector/tubes???
Post by: nicknikolovski on January 07, 2010, 02:39:25 AM

Trace the pipe back to its origin and then you can see where it should plug into.

actually, it could be plumbing for the charcoal canister. explains the fuel hose.

Title: 2 random connector/tubes???
Post by: kowalski on January 07, 2010, 02:43:12 AM

do your power brakes work?