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White slime in valve cover vent tube - poor gas mileage 2.8 V6 12 Valve

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Old 10-01-2019 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by DOC_DEPALMA
For the breather hose "fix" I ended up getting some washing machine hose from Lowes, it was the only thing I could find wide enough to fit the valve cover end that was rated for high temperatures. Other than that I just used hose clamps on it. Kinda looks like **** though lol

Edit: changed a word for clarity
I did a similar fix. I cut off the fitment ends and hose-clamped them to regular vacuum line. The repair has held up for almost 10 years.
 
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