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Old 09-11-2017, 01:44 PM   #1
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Can the AOS vent line cause vacuum leak?

Title says it all - trying to troubleshoot a vacuum leak in a '97. Newish AOS that is functioning fine (I know it is not the problem) could the AOS vent line that connects the top of the AOS to the intake / throttle body, if not properly sealed, cause a vacuum leak at low speed that would trigger a CEL? Could it happen due to an ill fitting o ring on the end of the vent line?

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Old 09-11-2017, 03:17 PM   #2
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Yes there are o-rings in in both ends to seal off both residual oil mist and air.
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Old 09-11-2017, 05:30 PM   #3
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Wrap some self sealing tape around the connection and see if the behavior changes.
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Yes. I Had vacuum issues when I could not get a good seal on TB side of hose. Should replace with new AOS. Cheap part
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Old 09-12-2017, 05:40 AM   #5
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I just changed this part. It's only $28.00 and easy to remove and install.
Any leak from this hose will effect the way your engine run.

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