Identifying cracked pipe?

[Vard3n]

Good morning, guys and girls.

I've only recently brought my Leon Cupra. After only owning N/A cars it's been a pleasure driving something with forced induction .

My question is this, i've just been poking about under the bonnet and making myself familiar with the VAG engine and I came across this pipe ---->

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I'M not too sure what its function is and whether or not its a majo problem that it is cracked. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks, Liam.

 

[DPJ]

Good morning, guys and girls.

I've only recently brought my Leon Cupra. After only owning N/A cars it's been a pleasure driving something with forced induction .

My question is this, i've just been poking about under the bonnet and making myself familiar with the VAG engine and I came across this pipe -->

I'M not too sure what its function is and whether or not its a majo problem that it is cracked. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks, Liam.

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It's the oil breather pipe. You'll need to get a new one (or one from a scrapyard)

 

[Vard3n]

Thanks, Dave.

It's due for a service soon, so i'll let them know. But after having a look in the pipe it looks like its been broke for quite some time. So i take it that it isnt highly crucial ?

Thanks.

 

[DPJ]

Thanks, Dave.

It's due for a service soon, so i'll let them know. But after having a look in the pipe it looks like its been broke for quite some time. So i take it that it isnt highly crucial ?

Thanks.

You'll get crap all over the top of the engine and the smell isn't good. You may be able to seal it with some tape temporarily.

Welcome to the forum, BTW.

 

[afcajax73]

this happened to mine, costly as feck! my advice is go to VW with same part number, i was getting alot of fumes in the cab aswell so best get it sorted asap.

VW charged 23+vat
seat was 38+vat
EXACTLY same pipe.