Is this a real issue that its gone?

 

Yes. Is that front or back? If front, your engine will be sucking in unfiltered air. If back, you can end up with oil spraying everywhere under the hood and have a vacuum leak. Both will probably fail emissions.

BTW this is called a CCV system on the 4.0L. Same sort of idea but different in execution than a PCV system.

 

It's the front one. I have this from a 99 but it doesn't work

 

Is there anyway to rig it on there. And is it ok to drive?

 

Looks like that's the grommet AND elbow in one piece? Check this out http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f310/...ite-up-733669/

I don't think having that missing will impair function but you WILL be sucking unfiltered air into the engine. Not as much as if you ripped the filter off, but still a bit. I'd feel comfortable driving it to the parts store to get what I need to fix it, but that's about it. If you're going to do that you should put some paper towel over that to avoid contaminating the crankcase with sand, dust, etc.

 

It is important. Go to Napa and have them show you the replacement vacuum harness.

 

I bought my grommets and valves from the stealership ....around the same price as Napa.

 

I have to go to a dealership. But I ghetto rigged it for now

 

151 dollars at the dealership. So any other suggestions? It won't pass emissions without it

 

Napa. IIRC about $36.

 

Went back to napa and they hook me up with a gromet,elbow joint, and hose. Cost about $7 and looks good too.