Expert: Skip Bollinger - 2/17/2010

Question
Hey Skip, I have an '03 GA GT with the 3400 v-6 and after changing the thermostat(which was a huge pain in the arse) I noticed hat a vacuum hose had been disconnected and I don't know where it goes back to. I can tell you that it is large diameter hose hard plastic and is pre-bent it goes from the top of the air inlet near the MAF and back behind or around the coil packs... can you tell me what it connects to behind the coils? since I didn't disconnect it on purpose I have no idea where it goes...

Answer
Joey,
  "Arse", huh? I would guess you are not from America?? How about Australia, England or South Africa??
  We have a couple of possible problems. IF the car was built in America, I MAY be able to help. IF the car was built to be exported, it MAY have different emission features. IF the car is a Holden GP, I'm probably the wrong person to ask.
  Here is the best I can come up with. It doesn't look promising. Please remember I'm a Parts Specialist, NOT a Tech, Okay? I'm doing the best I can to help you.
  I'm looking at a vacuum diagram. I can see a hose coming off the EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve and Purge Pipe to EVAP Solenoid. I'm looking at a printout from one of my Repair Customers from Mitchell. IF you can give me a FAX number, I can send this printout to you. Second thought...
  If this car has emissions NOT designed for America, ANYTHING I can get is worthless. Logically, from your description of the hose, "I can tell you that it is large diameter hose hard plastic and is pre-bent it goes from the top of the air inlet near the MAF and back behind or around the coil packs..." With this being copied from your question, you should be able to look at the hose and see where it is supposed to go. It is hard plastic and hose is molded. It should point to where it is supposed to go. You may need a flashlight or "torch" to see where it plugs into.
  In closing, I know this is really vague but the best I have to offer. I hope it helps. I'm very sorry I don't have a definitive answer. Good Luck..
Skip