What's this little tube?

[Troy_K]

OK, here is really hoping that I don't make myself look like an idiot.

I have searched all around and cannot figure out what this is, and hope somebody doesn't show me a bunch of posts what I have missed.

OK, I have a 2002 X5 4.4

Anyhow, Under the plastic cover on top of the engine, on the (left side of the car), right to the front of the valve cover, is a little black tube. There is nothing connected to it. I was trying to see if it was supposed to have a vacuum line or something connected.


I have added pics, if that helps at all.

Thanks all,

--Troy

[amacman]

transmission breather pipe ,
absolutely,
for sure .
and why did you take photo 4 years ago and ask question today ?

[asot]

It's probably the DEFAULT date on a camera that has just new batteries...!!!

Give the guy some space!!!

[Essam Khafagi]

Originally Posted by asot

It's probably the DEFAULT date on a camera that has just new batteries...!!!

Give the guy some space!!!

LOL

[NyMench]

You might want to take some time to clean things up a bit....now that you have time?

[Troy_K]

1. Yes, the batteries had died in the camera, and I decided to do this 10 minutes before I needed to be at work. (A.D.D. has it's benefits!)

2. and yes, that is why the cover is off so it can get cleaned up.

and for the record, I did a brake job on my X5 last week, 6 days after having foot surgery. 17 screws, 5 pins, and 2 plates - so there, beat that!

ha, thanks everyone, this is a great community.

--Troy

[Weasel]

Yep, that is the breather tube.

[Troy_K]

I forgot to ask, is that the way it is supposed to be? is there anything supposed to be connected to it?
I know a breather tube is supposed to be open, but it sort of looks like scratches on the end like something slipped over it.

thanks again all,

--Troy

[redvault]

Yea, granted that you X5 is two years older than my 2004 X5, it should look like this when it is done . The engine is a 3.d diesel. Just pulling your legs.

[ARTRIGA]

Just pulling your legs.[/QUOTE]

don't pull his foot though.. or he'll never again.