Crank case breather hose

[JShadzi at aol.com]

John, the likely reason is that its packed with gunk and that air is not freely flowing through it.  Intake manifold vacuum is likely collapsing the hose.  You should replace this as your crank case is not likely being evacuated properly which can cause damage to seals and the rings in your motor.

HTH,
Javad


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>I apologize in advance if this subject has been covered, but I cannot find
>an answere in the archives.
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>Can anyone tell me the significance and implications of the crank cash
>breather hose being colapsed?  I'm speaking of the big one that comes off
>the back of the block.  Car is an '87 5ktqa.  Replacing it is no big deal,
>and the car runs too good to be true as is, but what caused it?  Is
>something about to explode?
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>Thanks,
>
>John Cassidy
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