What is this?

[Arctic91]

So, after some encouragement from Uly (thanks!! :cheers: I needed that), I decided to dive into a plenum pull/injector replacement myself tonight - instead of paying a few guys to help out.

The plenum is off, new wires are on, new injectors are in the rail and I'm ready to start buttoning it back up... then I see this horrendous-looking thing runing from one bank to the other under where the rear of the plenum should go: http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh193/Arctic91/ZR1/IMG_1705.jpg. I have no idea how I didn't notice the condition of the hose during the removal - it's nearly cracked in half at three places!

I an 98% sure that this is the PCV hose and valves, but before I go off and order a new ones, I thought I'd make sure that I am asking for the right parts and see if anyone knows of a more economical solution than ordering from Kurt White? I'll call the local Autozone, Checkers, NAPA, etc. tomorrow, but I'm not optimistic that I'll find what I need local.

Thanks!!

[Jeffvette]

LOL, damn somebody really did a shade tree fix on that.

it's the PCV hose. You can only get it from Kurt. http://www.whiteracingproducts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1012

[flyin ryan]

LOL, damn somebody really did a shade tree fix on that.

didn't even use a black zip-tie to try & hide:thumbsdo: LOL. will be that much better when you get it together;)

[Arctic91]

Jeff,

That "somebody" would be Corvette Connection here in the Denver area... :thumbsdo: :thumbsdo: obviously not a "preferred" LT5 service location.

Thanks for verifying the sole source for the part. Damn expensive hose... and it was all going so smoothly until I saw that!!

Scott

[Jeffvette]

The zip tie wasn't really a problem. But the two large cracks in the hose are. Probably not helping your emissions.

[Arctic91]

"didn't even use a black zip-tie to try & hide:thumbsdo:"

:sign10:... very funny. I agree that black would have been MUCH BETTER. I forgot to rant about the zip tie and how the whole monstrocity basically fell apart when I touched it! It not only looks terrible, it doesn't even hold it together good!!

[tomtom72]

Man, that's just plain ole ugly! It hurts just to look at it.

That piece of hose has to be in the top 3 most expensive rubber parts on a Z!:cry:

[-=Jeff=-]

LOL, damn somebody really did a shade tree fix on that.

it's the PCV hose. You can only get it from Kurt. http://www.whiteracingproducts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1012

Ouch, so how much are the PCV Valves then?

[-=Jeff=-]

Actually the aftermarket part is better thent he OEM at $250

PCV valves are not too bad at $14 but are those LT5 specific or will others form the local parts place work?

[32valvZ]

Hey when I did my plenum pull, I noticed the inj housing bolts were all pretty loose. Check them & the breather box bolts. My breather box bolts were finger tight!!

[kenthompson]

Wow, I thought the white zip tie was factory! :) Mine had one when I did the plenum pull.

[bobbyhi]

Wow, I thought the white zip tie was factory! :) Mine had one when I did the plenum pull.

Mine also has the white zip tie. Is anybody sure that wasn't the factory?:???:

[GOLDCYLON]

Mine also has the white zip tie. Is anybody sure that wasn't the factory?:???:


The ziptie mod is probably from the previous owner. This was the work around fix as during startup these were always blowing off the back end of the plenum. I redid mine during the last plenum pull as well.

[flyin ryan]

The ziptie mod is probably from the previous owner. This was the work around fix as during startup these were always blowing off the back end of the plenum. I redid mine during the last plenum pull as well.none of my cars have a zip. honstly not a horrible idea when you think about, especially if the hoses are swelled & loose. obviously wouldn't have made a differance in Scott's case.