What is this? Found it while installing downpipes

dbjb · 10-29-2010, 12:44 PM

Hey all...

Helping someone do a DP install. After removing the plastic shield, found an 'extra' hose near the cats. Unsure what it's for.

As you can see in the pics, it is a rubber hose. I assume a vacuum line? It ends near the DP cat and starts somewhere towards the front of the car.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

faded67 · 10-29-2010, 12:47 PM

AC drain tube?

dbjb · 10-29-2010, 12:50 PM

Update!

I was following it with my hand to determine where it starts. While doing so, it fell out!

It's approximately 2 feet long. I can't imagine what it goes to. The car was CPO. Perhaps this is part of an aftermarket mod?!

Does meth or nitrious use a vacuum line?!

themyst · 10-29-2010, 01:06 PM

meth does, yes.

blisstik · 10-29-2010, 01:08 PM

I've read the DIYs a couple time and it doesn't talk about any line. Is the line braided? Take more zoom pics of the actual ends and lines.

Also, are you using a lift? Where?

JetBlack335i · 10-29-2010, 01:21 PM

I too speculate this is part of a meth system.

enrita · 10-29-2010, 01:24 PM

is it hard or soft? if it is hard and intented for meth that was the most stupid place to route it... near the dps????

dbjb · 10-29-2010, 01:52 PM

It's not very hard, not too soft. (thats what she said). Its not braided. It looks like a typical vacuum line. Definitely rubber and not plastic. It doesn't even have signs if wear. Almost like it was never used?! I'll take another picture when I have a moment.

blisstik · 10-29-2010, 02:02 PM

Let me borrow that lift soon.

FLA 335 · 10-29-2010, 02:12 PM

actually she said... **** that's hard!! LMAO...

sorry, but i havent the slightest idea what that is...!!! free bump 4 u!!!

themyst · 10-29-2010, 02:14 PM

looks like a vacuum line. meth line doesn't look like that, it's hard shiny plastic.

dbjb · 10-29-2010, 02:17 PM

No lift. Jacks and stands.

lawwailok · 10-29-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by blisstik

Let me borrow that lift soon.

what r u trying to do G?
tell me something i dont know =)
i think we should all meet up at one point and we can drive and feel each others car with Dan, it'll be V4, GIAC S1 and JB3 2.0
what a fun gather up

dbjb · 10-29-2010, 02:48 PM

Actually it's soft enough to pinch. Again, I'm thinking vacuum line but wth is it doing there?!

Kevin@AKMotorwerk · 10-29-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dsbj

Actually it's soft enough to pinch. Again, I'm thinking vacuum line but wth is it doing there?!

of all the dp's i have done, i can honestly say i have never seen a hose like that

lawwailok · 10-29-2010, 02:55 PM

my thought, maybe was the car in service before and dealer replaced one of the vacuum hose but somehow the old hose dropped and they were too lazy to dig it back out?
that's why it was hanging there until you take the under-tray cover off and you were able to see it?

just my assumption, cuz you know how dealer does their job... nothing is perfect.

ie: one time they replaced my HPFP and broke my tmap sensor clip. one time they replaced my headlight but didn't really install it back properly and my whole bumper was off place, etc etc...

IlChengis · 10-29-2010, 02:57 PM

Good pictures and good editing. I am glad to see there are users that know how to take good pics with good focus and reduce them to Forum-friendly size.

I have no idea but I am leaning towards it being a drain tube for something. Is there *any* recognizable residue inside? Could it be a drain tube for a previously installed OCC?

-Walter

dbjb · 10-29-2010, 03:08 PM

There's nothing inside but some dust. Doesn't smell at all.

At this point, I'm thinking lawwaloik is right. Dealer probably dropped it and forgot about it.

BTW, I'm still working on the downpipes. This is taking quite a while to remove/install 30 someodd screws and bolts. When people say there isn't much room, they're not kidding. I literally LOL when I saw the amount of space for my hands and tools. In fact, I had to drive to the store to buy a stubby wrench for the O2 sensors. For those unaware, it takes 7/8" or 22mm and it's nearly impossible to find one that isn't 1ft long.

blistik, You don't need a lift. Jack stands get the car high enough. That's not the problem. The problem is tweaking your hands and tools to fit. Damn near feel like I have arthritis!

blisstik · 10-29-2010, 03:41 PM

Stock exhaust and secondaries with Raceland DPs? I wanna hear that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsbj

There's nothing inside but some dust. Doesn't smell at all.

At this point, I'm thinking lawwaloik is right. Dealer probably dropped it and forgot about it.

BTW, I'm still working on the downpipes. This is taking quite a while to remove/install 30 someodd screws and bolts. When people say there isn't much room, they're not kidding. I literally LOL when I saw the amount of space for my hands and tools. In fact, I had to drive to the store to buy a stubby wrench for the O2 sensors. For those unaware, it takes 7/8" or 22mm and it's nearly impossible to find one that isn't 1ft long.

blistik, You don't need a lift. Jack stands get the car high enough. That's not the problem. The problem is tweaking your hands and tools to fit. Damn near feel like I have arthritis!

lawwailok · 10-29-2010, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blisstik

Stock exhaust and secondaries with Raceland DPs? I wanna hear that.

no G, Dan has aftermarket mufflers i believe.

dbjb · 10-29-2010, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawwailok

no G, Dan has aftermarket mufflers i believe.

Yup... I also have a freakin headache from wrestling with these downpipes. My god, do I need to go to the store again and find another tool?! It seems like there's no room for anything.

taylors335 · 10-29-2010, 04:17 PM

Condensation drain tube from the ac or a line off on the waste gate !!

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dbjb I sweat pheromones 203 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	Update! I was following it with my hand to determine where it starts. While doing so, it fell out! It's approximately 2 feet long. I can't imagine what it goes to. The car was CPO. Perhaps this is part of an aftermarket mod?! Does meth or nitrious use a vacuum line?!
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blisstik Lieutenant Colonel 151 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California iTrader: (14)	I've read the DIYs a couple time and it doesn't talk about any line. Is the line braided? Take more zoom pics of the actual ends and lines. Also, are you using a lift? Where? Last edited by blisstik; 10-29-2010 at 01:14 PM..
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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	is it hard or soft? if it is hard and intented for meth that was the most stupid place to route it... near the dps???? __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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dbjb I sweat pheromones 203 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	It's not very hard, not too soft. (thats what she said). Its not braided. It looks like a typical vacuum line. Definitely rubber and not plastic. It doesn't even have signs if wear. Almost like it was never used?! I'll take another picture when I have a moment.
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themyst Major General 177 Rep 6,631 Posts Drives: '16 MK7 GTI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (8)	looks like a vacuum line. meth line doesn't look like that, it's hard shiny plastic. __________________ E90 LCI N54 6AT
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10-29-2010, 02:17 PM	#12
dbjb I sweat pheromones 203 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	No lift. Jacks and stands.
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dbjb I sweat pheromones 203 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	Actually it's soft enough to pinch. Again, I'm thinking vacuum line but wth is it doing there?! Attached Images
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dbjb I sweat pheromones 203 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	There's nothing inside but some dust. Doesn't smell at all. At this point, I'm thinking lawwaloik is right. Dealer probably dropped it and forgot about it. BTW, I'm still working on the downpipes. This is taking quite a while to remove/install 30 someodd screws and bolts. When people say there isn't much room, they're not kidding. I literally LOL when I saw the amount of space for my hands and tools. In fact, I had to drive to the store to buy a stubby wrench for the O2 sensors. For those unaware, it takes 7/8" or 22mm and it's nearly impossible to find one that isn't 1ft long. blistik, You don't need a lift. Jack stands get the car high enough. That's not the problem. The problem is tweaking your hands and tools to fit. Damn near feel like I have arthritis!
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taylors335 Major 26 Rep 1,183 Posts Drives: Space Grey 08 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: san diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [7.00]	Condensation drain tube from the ac or a line off on the waste gate !!
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