Air Intake Resonator Question

[tigerKJ]

Hi everyone,

I had some cooling system repairs done to my KJ and everything seemed fine. When I looked over the engine compartment a few days later I noticed that there was tube that stuck out of the resonator on the passenger side (at least that is what I think it is called - it has Power Tech 3.7L V6 written on it and it connects to the throttle body) with nothing connected to it.

I had looked at a cold air intake kit instructions and noticed that there should be some hose connected.

Can anyone tell where the hose is supposed to connect and what issues that could cause with it not connected? I think the shop did not finish putting everything back together.

Thanks!

 

[mx3_ryder]

pictures please

 

[John3seventeen]

And what year KJ?

 

[tigerKJ]

Sorry I don't have pictures yet, but it is a 2002 Liberty Renegade with the 3.7L V6. I'll get pictures later today.

 

[John3seventeen]

Sorry I don't have pictures yet, but it is a 2002 Liberty Renegade with the 3.7L V6. I'll get pictures later today.

If it what I think it is it's a breather hose that runs from the resonator to the head and attaches behind the valve cover.

 

[tigerKJ]

Here are the pictures of what I am talking about. The first one shows the resonator and I circled the tube going into the resonator:

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And here is a closer look:

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Does anyone know what is supposed to connect to the tube and where it goes?

Thanks!

 

[John3seventeen]

It's the breather tube it connects to the head behind the valve cover. Your missing the whole tube..

 

[nullptr]

Yep, breather hose, not PCV hose. That goes to the airbox. Derp. :shrug:

 

[LibertyTC]

My 04 has a different air box up front on the passenger side.
However, this pdf may help: http://www.xkjeeps.com/TSB/tsb_xk_2500108.pdf
Page 4^ Crank Case Vent Hose...
I am sure others with an 02 will be more specific.

 

[John3seventeen]

Only 02's and 03's have a resonator so yes it's different than an 04. I'm very familiar with it I replaced my 03's intake with one from an 04

 

[tigerKJ]

Thanks everyone for your help. OK, so as I understand it a breather tube from behind the valve cover on the passenger side hooks to the tube on the resonator.

John3seventeen: So I can replace the resonator with the air intake parts from an '04? Does it have the tubes for the breather on the passenger side and the hose that attaches on the driver side, or did you have to re-route/connect them some place else?

Thanks!

 

[John3seventeen]

Thanks everyone for your help. OK, so as I understand it a breather tube from behind the valve cover on the passenger side hooks to the tube on the resonator.

John3seventeen: So I can replace the resonator with the air intake parts from an '04? Does it have the tubes for the breather on the passenger side and the hose that attaches on the driver side, or did you have to re-route/connect them some place else?

Thanks!

You can get new breather tubes for about $11. No need to switch the whole intake for that. It doesn't have the connections for the tubes and a little fabrication has to be done.

 

[CzarKJ]

I used heater hose since I couldn't find the new tubes anywhere.

 

[John3seventeen]

(biggringift)

(see post below)

 

[John3seventeen]

HOSE. Left, Left Side, Right Side. Breather. Head to Resonator for JEEP WRANGLER (2002 - 2011). #53013457AB

Don't know why it came up wrangler? I googled the part #

Ok I double checked - it's the right one. They used it on a whole bunch of vehicles.

 

[John3seventeen]

I used heater hose since I couldn't find the new tubes anywhere.

The factory tube has a 1way valve or something in it I believe to help keep oil residue out of the intake.

 

[CzarKJ]

The factory tube has a 1way valve or something in it I believe to help keep oil residue out of the intake.

I kept that in-line. It's not a valve but a piece of plastic with a very small hole in it lol

 

[LibertyTC]

Air flow pressure/reducer & I also think it is a one way, wonder if it has an arrow on it?

 

[John3seventeen]

Air flow pressure/reducer & I also think it is a one way, wonder if it has an arrow on it?

It does

 

[tigerKJ]

John3seventeen: Thanks, the part number helps!


I'll plug up the tube (so dirt does not get in) for now. When I can get the correct part I'll put it in (hopefully this weekend).