what is this hose?

[metako]

Can anyone tell me what this hose in the pics is (arrowed)? I heard a loud hissing sound and found it was coming from this hose which connects to the cam cover. I turned the hose where it joins the cam cover and it came apart at the joint where it joins another short hose and a seal popped out which now I can't find.

I'll have to buy a new seal. Also how do these two hoses connect and how does the hose disconnect from the cam cover? I've never seen connections like these before.

[metako]

I've done some more searching and it looks like its a crankcase ventilation pipe but I still have no idea how to remove it.

[Umai Naa!!]

You squeeze the ends, and they come off.

[JustCruisn]

I'll see if i can get a pic when the mrs gets back from the shops.
Also your oil cap is upside down, that really should be your priority.

[metako]

Thank you Umai Naa!! - I understand now. Push the sides of the clamp in and pull the hose off. I also found this video which shows it:

YouTube

Oil cap orientation matters Justcruizn? Why?

[JustCruisn]

Here it is


So you seem to be missing the joiner collar of the hose assembly.
And while i was checking this tonight I found I have a crack in of of the hose nearby, some silicone tape will be in order for that I think.

[metako]

yes that collar is the bit that sprung out. I'll have a better look for it on the weekend. Does the orientation of the oil cap really matter?

[Umai Naa!!]

Only if you have OCD.

[metako]

Ha ha JustCruisn, very funny. Well just bought the new hose from the dealer (for $66 would you believe!!!) and installed it and all good now. As per pic there is no "collar" joining the two parts as it's a one-piece moulding, so basically the middle concertina part of the hose just broke and fell away. Thanks for your help.