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Old 04-21-2016, 11:46 AM   #1
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should i replace J tube?

I noticed a puddle of oil just under the Air / Oil separator and most probably the culprit is the J tube. I noticed that the O ring was thorn. Should I try to find some replacement O rings or should I just buy a new J tube?

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Old 04-21-2016, 03:53 PM   #2
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You would likely have a vacuum leak and idle issues probably accompanied by a CEL if this was the culprit. I mean, it's cheap enough you can do it easily. But I'd think if it was an issue you'd have other symptoms.
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You would likely have a vacuum leak and idle issues probably accompanied by a CEL if this was the culprit. I mean, it's cheap enough you can do it easily. But I'd think if it was an issue you'd have other symptoms.
I just ordered the j tube, wasn't expensive anyway. I'll see how it goes after I replace it
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Old 04-22-2016, 07:10 AM   #4
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probably the oil fill tube that runs from the trunk to the engine - it has a joiner right at the aos that will drip oil if you are chucking the car around.
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probably the oil fill tube that runs from the trunk to the engine - it has a joiner right at the aos that will drip oil if you are chucking the car around.
I will check about that. I didn't know that "chucking the car around" could cause oil leaks. I still ordered a new j tube,as I said, wasn't expensive so worth replacing anyway.

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