'04 Tribute 3.0 Vacuum Line?
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06-26-2013 | 03:45 PM
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'04 Tribute 3.0 Vacuum Line?
-Hey there. New user here. I was checking my Brother-in-law's Tribute because it was running a bit rough and his mileage had dropped a bit. I had him stop to get the code scanned, (sorry, I forget what the code # was) but they told him it was something relating to the EGR valve, possibly including the gas cap. They told him to check the vacuum lines too. I found this while checking around. For the life of me I can't seem to find where it goes. I've done about everything except stand on my head. I can't find another broken line, a splice or tee to another line, or even a port where this one should connect. You can tell that the line hasn't been torn or cut recently. Does anyone here have a clue as to where it goes? It's about 3 or 4 inches down from the transmission fluid dipstick, as you can see. Any help is greatly appreciated...
L8R,
Matt
L8R,
Matt
Last edited by MattyD.; 06-26-2013 at 03:49 PM.
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06-27-2013 | 10:30 AM
What tanprotage says. Here are pictures of my 2002 Tribute V6 Auto 
note the pipe is held to the dip stick tube by clips and it is U-shaped at the top of it. It seems to lead down to the gearbox.
note the pipe is held to the dip stick tube by clips and it is U-shaped at the top of it. It seems to lead down to the gearbox.
Last edited by turboturney; 06-27-2013 at 11:27 AM. Reason: Just learning about uploading and posting pictures
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06-27-2013 | 02:36 PM
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-Thanks a bunch, guys. At least I now know that line is supposed to end like that. I didn't plug it because there wasn't any vacuum going through it. Never saw a tranny breather line like that before. I did find that the line connector coming from the front of the engine and going to the MAF sensor (?), between the filter box and intake, was torn in half. I think I read somewhere on here I believe that someone fixed theirs by replacing it with an angled spark plug boot. I taped it temporarily to see if there would be any difference, but I told him that it will definitely have to be replaced. I'll call him later to see if his Tribute is still acting the same way. Thanks again...
L8R,
Matt
L8R,
Matt
Last edited by MattyD.; 06-27-2013 at 02:39 PM.
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06-27-2013 | 05:49 PM
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-Thanks a bunch, guys. At least I now know that line is supposed to end like that. I didn't plug it because there wasn't any vacuum going through it. Never saw a tranny breather line like that before. I did find that the line connector coming from the front of the engine and going to the MAF sensor (?), between the filter box and intake, was torn in half. I think I read somewhere on here I believe that someone fixed theirs by replacing it with an angled spark plug boot. I taped it temporarily to see if there would be any difference, but I told him that it will definitely have to be replaced. I'll call him later to see if his Tribute is still acting the same way. Thanks again...
L8R,
Matt
L8R,
Matt
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06-27-2013 | 08:14 PM
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06-16-2023 | 02:39 PM
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where is it connected to on the top? would you mind taking a picture with more lights? the hose is the same as mine, i know where is it coming from on the bottom but i am not seeing anything that goes into on the top. because of that i am loosing power i got p2197 code that related to o2 sensor. i would appreciate the picture thank you.