Weird hose?

[griffster36]

I was changing the battery out of my vue today and I bumped a hose that was directly behind it and some kind of small cap came off. I am not sure what the hose is for, but it looks to me like it connects to the transmission. Below is a link of what my engine looks like. In this image the hose in question is directly behind the bettery, to the right of the throttle body and has a white tip. I am guessing it is some kind of breathing tube, but I do not know what its called to even look up the part. Does anyone have any ideas?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/92/2006_Saturn_VUE_V6_engine.jpg

[slothy]

prob trans breather

[griffster36]

Does it have a filter on top? I can't seem to find the right part at autozone.

[fdryer]

If that cap is a filter (serving as a vent) and your Vue is new, it may not be stocked anyplace locally except at Saturn. What you can do for the time being is cut a piece of Scotch-brite or synthetic air filter material large enough to stuff partway into the tube, allowing 'breathing' room while keeping out dirt and debris until you find the replacement from Saturn. Be prepared to pay for it otherwise just leave your new breather in place. :cool:

[griffster36]

Well I would leave it in place if I hadn't knocked it off while changing th battery. Right now I have same tape over it so nothing bad can go in, so I didn't know if someone sold it separately.

[burnout]

Just a transmission case breather. I'd take the tape off, and maybe throw some gauze on it for the time being :D

[1saxman]

Most likely it's the standard SUV transaxle or axle breather with a simple 'snorkel' to prevent high water from getting in the protected member. It's a very standard piece and may be available at NAPA or other parts store. In SUVs and 4WD trucks, these are placed as high as possible under the hood. The protected driveline members have to be open to the atmosphere or else the fluid inside will expand when it gets hot and leak out.