I only have the Haynes' manual right now, which sux, but I would like to identify the cracked rubber hose to the left of the fuel rail. it looks like a coolant or oil return line. the cold weather has been aggravating it and I dont want it to pop.



2001 2.8, 30v

 

Any way to see what it's connecting to?

 

Most people on this forum are 1.8t guys, so you should either just follow the line to where it ends or take a larger picture and a few from other angles so we can possibly help you unless a 2.8er comes along

 

If I recall correctly it's part of the crankcase ventilation system. Very brittle and it will break when you try to remove it. Buy a whole new kit from Blau. Replace the whole deal.

 

Power steering pressure hose. Here's a DIY on how to replace:

 

Forgot to mention, that is only part 1...the other parts to the conclusion are on youtube as well-this guy broke it up into 6 parts.

 

how about this? I already replaced the crankcase breather hoses

 

What are you asking? It's the power steering pressure hose as said before, you can follow it to the pump and rack. It's a bit of a PITA job and likely quite expensive. If you were in Canada I'd ship you my old one for super cheap.

 

Looks like a 2.8 V6 Audi engine to me...hahahahahahahaha......I just had to be a smart aleck.....

And the PS pressure hose is DEFINITELY a PITA...and time consuming...but if you watch those videos, you will see how detailed of a job it is....

 

thanks guys. looks like I have another item on the list:
thermostat
waterpump
TB
valve cover gaskets
cam tensioner gasket
cam seals
rear diff, input & output seals
replace vacuum lines....

and now power steering pump line replacement