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Uh oh..something snapped off in two..what is this? 1990 XJ

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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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So I was removing the coolant temperature sending unit and accidently snapped this tube in half (shown in red). The end (shown in green) also came off and I couldn't remember which hole it was in, so I put it in the top hole. Is that where it belongs?

What is this tube for? I think it was oil pressure because I think my oil pressure gauge went a little haywire, but I'm not sure. I also think I was puffing out black smoke.

Is that tube easy to replace?Where can I buy a new one? Thanks.
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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that is a MAP sensor vacuum tube (pretty sure) . you see how a little bit closer to the throttle body there is a patch, do the same thing and you will be set. some small fuel injector line from autozone should do the trick
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Old Sep 11, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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While your there you should replace those boots on the injector connectors, thats the perfect place for water to collect and then no injector pulse.
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Old Sep 12, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by trans_am7935
that is a MAP sensor vacuum tube (pretty sure) . you see how a little bit closer to the throttle body there is a patch, do the same thing and you will be set. some small fuel injector line from autozone should do the trick
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As for what hole the vacuum tube goes in, is it the top or bottom?
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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I could be wrong here, but your bottom hole stays open. At least that's the way mine is. You just need to reconnect the two free lines.
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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I'm also curious about the location of this vaccum line. With mine in the bottom hole it runs great just high idle. When I put it in the top hole runs like dog **** but has low idle. Sooo, which one does it plug into??
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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Alright found the answer. Vaccum line should be in the bottome hole. Top one should be plugged
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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you could also run brake line and bend it as needed, I did this on my trans am, no more crappy plastic lines breaking
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