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Stock Problems/IssuesDiscussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for MINI Clubman (R55), Cooper and Cooper S(R56), and Cabrio (R57).
I recently removed the intake ductwork to remove the vanos solenoid and upon re-install, I find that I have a vacuum port on the intake manifold that's missing a hose (at least I assume its a hose). It's one of three that are grouped together. For the life of me I can't figure out what goes there!
This shot is from above the intake, in front of the firewall:
When I start the car, of course I have a nasty vacuum leak. Didn't have it when I started! Can anyone clue me in?!!?
Nevermind! The port is unused. Actually has spider eggs in it! The vacuum leak was coming from the PCV tube that cracked when I pulled its connector off of the valve cover. It broke inside the protective sleeve.
