Disconnected Pipe

[scooper1]

I have a 2.8 auto 1998 mk 1 with a disconnected pipe

The pipe is a small rubber one next the air box - joins into a T connector - one leg of connector goes to towards the petrol tank, The second leg goes under the manifold somewhere - The third leg of T connector go to short 4 inch rubber pipe and the end is just open and pulling a vacuum - where should this pipe go ?

 

I can't find any pictures of these pipes on the TIS disk

[Willie Krashitt]

Not having a petrol car this is just a hunch, but it sounds as if you are describing the fuel vaporisation canister plumbing? A hose from fuel filler neck goes to 'can' somewhere near the front of the car, and hoses from this connect to the air cleaner duct and to the inlet manifold via a/some solenoid valves that open for a short time after you start the car to draw air through the canister to let the fumes get burnt. Have a look for a solenoid without a hose on it - however, on my diesel these are hidden under a heat shield behind the engine so they aren't immediately obvious.

 

I'm sure that a V6 owner will enlighten you further.

 

George.

[mrjay15]

im probably wrong but there is a canister inside the front drivers side wing that has petrol vapour pipes attached to it take a look at FAQ 32

[scooper1]

thanks

will have a look again tonight

[scooper1]

found were it should go

it goes a small spigot on the on the larger crankcase vent pipe