Help please identifying!

[slaterny]

Hello folks, can someone please identify where this vacuum hose should be connected?

I have been having random stalls lately and wonder if this might be the culprit.

Thanks!

oh, it's a 2004 Eddie Bauer Exped 163k

 

[riphip]

3" left of the oil dipstick ring next to engine

 

[slaterny]

Thanks! Will take a look! Any idea what it’s for?

 

[riphip]

Not right off but should stop vacuum leak

 

[Hamfisted]

Is it a 4x4 Expy ? Does the other end of the line go down to the front axle ? It may be the axle vent, and it just needs to be secured to the brake line coming off the Master cylinder.

 

[slaterny]

It does seem to originate from the steering column, yes.

 

[Hamfisted]

It does seem to originate from the steering column, yes.

Well, it should be connected to the front axle, just secure it with a zip tie, so it's not flopping around and rubbing on the exhaust manifold. That end should just remain open so it can vent.

 

[slaterny]

Ah ok got it.

I guess that can’t be causing my random stalling issue!

thanks for at least keeping me from going down a rathole!

 

[Hamfisted]

Are you getting a check engine light? or any DTC codes with these random stalls ? I'd recommend a smoke machine and smoke test the intake system for leaks.

https://www.amazon.com/AutoLine-Pro...&keywords=smoke+machine&qid=1600478484&sr=8-4

 

[slaterny]

No. No CEL, just pulling away from a red light, hit gas, stall. Usually starts right up.
Has happened maybe 3-4 times the last month or two. Investigated online and ordered a new evap purge to swap out and see if it helps.