3.0d where does this pipe go

[daveking]

Hi all.

Just done aux belt tensioner and found this pipe off.
It was connected to something as i used it to hold the
alternator out of the way.
I have looked in every nook and cranny but cannot find
another pipe or connector for it to go into.

Thank you

[Clavurion]

Isn't that front diff breather pipe? So the top is not connected to anything.

[daveking]

Thanks for your reply.
I am sure it went some where as i used it to hold
the alternator out the way.
Will have to get under tomorrow to see if it goes to the
diff.

Thank again.

Dave king

[wpoll]

I think Clavurion has nailed it (as usual!) - diff breather hose.

On the LCI cars, the front diff breather hose pipe has a more pronounced turn at the end - like 180deg. and doesn't have the raised retention bumps on it - or the heat protection.

But on the pre-LCI, it seems it's a little different, and looks rather like this errant hose. According to RealOEM, it fits into a bracket (#5) somewhere (on the block?).

[daveking]

Thank you.
You all got me out of trouble again.