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Well parts are on the way and I'm deciding on biting the bullet on the actual pcv breather hoses. If anyone cares this will save time and there are two part #s for the 12 valve V6. This does not work for the 30v A4s.
Audi part # 078133701E ...This contains what the dealer states as the breather hose containing a throttle valve. That could explain my stalling and crap idle if that serves the purpose. $112 dealer price, I've found it so far for $74.
Audi part # 078103221T ...This is the smaller hose from the air box per the dealer. Now ecs does not have a pic and the description is vague stating only "pump" for the E part # and "hose" for the T part #. $112 for that as well and $74 on an online source. Hope this may help some
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Audi part # 078133701E ...This contains what the dealer states as the breather hose containing a throttle valve. That could explain my stalling and crap idle if that serves the purpose. $112 dealer price, I've found it so far for $74.
Audi part # 078103221T ...This is the smaller hose from the air box per the dealer. Now ecs does not have a pic and the description is vague stating only "pump" for the E part # and "hose" for the T part #. $112 for that as well and $74 on an online source. Hope this may help some
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I also want to deep-six the PCV system as it is designed - I hate the brittle hoses. I just want to figure a reliable way to adapt the funky connectors on the line (where it attaches to the valve covers) to silicone line, without it being a hack job, and I'll be ready to go.
Not sure about the 30v, but I just cut the platic hose about 1" from the connectors then screwed them into 5/8" hose.. black on black.. Holds tight, no leaks, and looks 'normal'.I also want to deep-six the PCV system as it is designed - I hate the brittle hoses. I just want to figure a reliable way to adapt the funky connectors on the line (where it attaches to the valve covers) to silicone line, without it being a hack job, and I'll be ready to go.
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They're about the same design so it should work on the 30v too. Cool
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That's what I wanted to do but I am worried about that integrated valve on one of them. If that is messed up, then I would have to go back in there again and chase another leak. Maybe I dunno. I don't want to spend that $$$ for a stupid brittle plastic hose though.Originally Posted by Midniteoyl
Not sure about the 30v, but I just cut the platic hose about 1" from the connectors then screwed them into 5/8" hose.. black on black.. Holds tight, no leaks, and looks 'normal'.
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I didnt want to spend the money either.. lowest I could find was $99 - for the short side!
If your worried about it comming loos or off, you could always use a cable-tie in the same color as a 'clamp'.
If your worried about it comming loos or off, you could always use a cable-tie in the same color as a 'clamp'.
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Just wondering if this same concept applies to the 1.8T. I'm tackling my valve cover gasket this weekend and was planning on just cleaning the inside of the valve cover, but if this applies, I'll bang it out as well.Originally Posted by ImTheDevil
Interceptor, here's a tip for you since you have a 12v. Unlike the 30v, you can clean the oil vapor filters in your valve covers. When you take them off, flip them over. Those rectangular slat pieces grab crap from the vapor and trap it. They pop off, and you'll see that there's an identical piece underneath them but turned at a 90 degree angle. Remove those pieces and soak them in a bowl of seafoam, then wire-brush them until they shine. Clean up the rest of the inside of the valve covers and then reinstall them. You may head off issues down the road that way.
-Mike
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Honestly I'm not sure - I haven't pulled the VC on a 1.8T. Take a look though - if you can disassemble it, do so and clean it out as well as possible. It can only help.
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i haven't heard of anybody talking about that funny filter on the 1.8t but do like ImTheDevil says. also put some seafoam on the VC and let it sit while you change the VCG. make sure to clean the old VCG residue off well with 600 grit sand paper too