t0adman2.8

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/30922/enginebay.jpg"></center><p>Well, maybe I'm being a bit sarcastic. So I unscrewed the wiring on top of the black center air thing (plenum?) and pulled it up and out of the way. While I was busy cutting my fingers up trying to finger the CTS, my fat hands managed to bust the hose circled in green in the picture. It cracked in half about 1/2 inch from the L-joint that attaches the cylinder bank(?) - damn I need a Bently. I had sounding like an idiot...anyway. It smells like fuel, and is full of crud. What is it called, and where can I get a replacement FAST?! Do I just need the hose, or the clips too, etc? Thanks for your patience and help guys.

Mr.D-'97 A4q 12v

It runs from the Valve Cover to the throttle body plenum and vents the oily crankcase gases back into the intake tract.

ek mike

You've got me nervous. I need to replace mine soon too.

t0adman2.8

We have a winner! Okay, so do I just go ask the dealer for another one?

moribundman

I think Bryän's 12v mentioned the VW breather hoses were a cheaper substitute

t0adman2.8

Is that a website? What's the URL (I need to bookmark these...) thanks.

snowman '92 100

No, that's a guy that (used to) post(s) here. Haven't seem him in a while. Do a search for his name

Mr.D-'97 A4q 12v

Also check a salvage yard.

MikTip

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/711/hosekit.jpg"></center><p>Get it here-<ul><li><a href="http://www.abnormallyaspirated.com">http://www.abnormallyaspirated.com</a</li></ul>

moribundman

I could be wrong. In my case, the VW and Audi dealer are one and the same place. They share the parts department, but you pay more if you buy the same part for an Audi! I've bought identical oil filters and spark plugs for less this way.