Some of you might have read of my adventure under the hood here: https://www.camryforums.com/forum/ge...i-break-44327/

So, now, I removed the intake plenum again to get at the broken VVTi sensor connector, and on reassembly I have a disconnected hose that I don't remember disconnecting.

I managed to get a photo of it in my albums, but can't seem to get it into this thread.

The hose is about 3/4" ID, connected to the passenger side of the rear valve cover. AllData SEEMS to call it a "blow-by hose" but doesn't indicate where the other end goes.

Car will start and run a short distance (< 1 mile) before coughing and stalling out.

Help?

 

Look at the photo at the link below.

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For a hose this size, check the valve covers for a port or hose of this size. May be buried under the engine top cover.

Blow-by = PCV system. This system connects between a valve cover and engine intake air. The engine intake air system draws any oil fumes from inside the engine from the valve cover into the engine to be burned.

 

Found it! Had to play with the routing... it's the #2 vent hose (according to ChiltonDIY) and has a nipple on the flex hose between air cleaner box and throttle body.

Now for the road test...