Been a lurker so sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong area. So, I was working under the hood today and got lax and broke a part, I broke a nozzle that I believe had a tube connecting it to the air intake vent/system. I'm not completely sure on what the part is, I have a feeling but I'm hoping I'm wrong... for you more knowledgeable wrenchers here, is this the power steering air control valve?? This is on a 2004 v8 4runner. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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Is this something I can fix with a plastic based epoxy? Doesn't seem like a lot of surface for the epoxy to make contact with but would it be worth a shot before dropping the cash on a whole new unit? If not is the part pretty much plug and play (unscrew it off and screw the new one on)? Or do I need to disconnect anything important to the unit prior? Thanks for the insight 95supra!
The only way I can see to possibly repair it without buying a new one is to find a metal or plastic tube that will fit semi-snugly inside the broken tube so the smaller tube only goes into the base maybe 3/16" to 1/4" or possibly more but not so far it would interfere with any possible moving parts or connections inside the body, then glue/epoxy the broken joint and slide it over the smaller tube, get it in alignment and let it set up, what you're trying to do with the smaller tube is reinforce the joint and as important keep any epoxy from getting inside the interior.
If you end up having to replace it, it should be as simple as disconnecting it, unscrew the device and install the new one and reconnect the vacuum lines and electrical, but it maybe important to make sure you have the vacuum lines on the correct nipples, apparently one of the lines still has the broken nipple in it so you should be able to tell which goes where.
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This makes perfect sense! Thanks for mentioning this, not sure my stressed brain would have come up with this idea in time prior to me acting on something. I'll start looking for something that will fit it and if that doesn't work i'll resort to purchasing the new part mentioned.
Much appreciation for your all's help! It's nice knowing I have somewhere to go for help when I decide to attempt projects and then create new ones unintentionally.
interesting...i have a v6 and found what looks to be the same piece on my garage floor. i wasnt sure if it came from my truck...still not positive were talking about the same thing but i think it could be. i saw some clear plastic at one end i believe. i never fixed it and my truck runs pretty good in case you were wondering.