Re: Lawson & Breather Hose

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Al Powell say:

> > What are the symptoms of a VERY bad crankcase breather hose on a 200Q??
> > Is there any way that this will affect boost? Anyone know the approx
> > cost of a new one? Is it a pita to replace? Thanks.
> 
> Mike - the primary symptom is a cruddy idle, probably with lots of 
> stalling, especially when hot.  Retail for the big hose on my 200 is 
> $48, but you can get it for much less.  Don't forget to replace the 
> multi-port hose on top of the rocker arm, too, as it also turns to 
> much and cracks.

Does this apply to the 20V NA engines also? My 90Q20V is having
a hot start and hot run problem with stalling and marginal idle.
That's why I was trying to replace the &^&!%@*&^#!@*^!*@&^# plugs.

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