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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 05:14 PM
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Unknown vacuum line

Found this guy while I was changing out my steering shaft what is it.

Fyi all this dirt is from mud bogging lol
 
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 07:08 PM
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If you have a 4x4 Expy, it could be your front axle vent line. Where's the other end connect to ?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 07:15 PM
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It does have 4x4 pretty sure it goes down and runs along side the vacuum lines for the 4x4. It looks like it goes some where around the brake master cylinder. 4x4 engages and disengages properly as far I can tell. Vehicle runs fine so I'm lost. I've been finding vacuum leak after vacuum leak with this thing.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 08:58 PM
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I know there's a front axle vent line that secures up there around the master cylinder lines, but it usually has a different end on it. Zip tie it to a secure spot away from the exhaust manifold.
Looks like somebody broke yours off. It didn't attach to anything, it's just an open ended vent line. I tell you what. Those mechanic's smoke test machines are worth their weight in gold when you're trying to find vacuum leaks. They are real time savers.


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Old Jun 28, 2020 | 09:30 PM
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Alright so I'm guessing the little clip on it just hooks to the brake line on the master.

 
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