Exploded hose, need help identifying!

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Jan 16, 2013 | 02:17 PM

KingstonAudi

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Exploded hose, need help identifying!

I was doing an oil change today and noticed under the hood that a hose was in 2 pieces and must have exploded.

After looking for a diagram of under the hood for hours I'm unable to find one and hope that someone can help me with a diagram or identifying what hose is broken and what it does.

I need your expert advice please!

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Thanks!

Ryan

Jan 16, 2013 | 02:20 PM

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Couldent find how to edit thread? pictures added

Jan 16, 2013 | 02:23 PM

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I forgot to mention...

I have a 1997 a4 v6 2.8L Quattro.

Thanks again!

Jan 16, 2013 | 02:43 PM

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Doesn't look like it exploded, just old and rotten. I don't know that engine, but with the oil I'm going to guess that it is part of the PCV system.

Jan 16, 2013 | 03:08 PM

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pvc system?

Thanks!
So if it is a pvc tube then its only being used to transport air and not fluids thankfully. Makes sense since none is leaking from it.

If there's a leak in PVC system and the car has been driven what could happen in terms of bigger issues?

I got a number off of the hose so I'm going to call Audi tomorrow and hopefully get a replacement.

Anyone else have any thoughts/suggestions?