I know this is an old post but your pictures referenced are not there. Any chance you still have them??
Dennis
I had the same exact problem in my 2003 Sport-Trac V-6.
Same fix except I used a piece of hose bought at Autozone for $8.00
Infamous hose leak before:
and after:
I just got word that the original pics I had posted on page one of this thread went missing. I'm not sure why that happened. I believe I originally uploaded them to the ExplorerForum's web server. I guess the fellas who control that resource did something recently to the web server that caused the disconnect. Anyhow, I uploaded the pics to my Photobucket account this time and re-edited my original posts to update the links to the Photobucket pics. So the pics are back. I included a couple of new pics to assist in making identification a little bit easier.
Well I pulled my PCV hose off this weekend and it is fine. Rats! Back to searching.
Another successful fix!!
Hello everyone, I'm Steve. I'm new to this forum. I have a 2003 F150, but the same elbow problem as Sybertiger on my 4.6L V8. I just figured out my problem yesterday unfortunately before reading Sybertiger's post. His great post with pics are identical to mine. Same hole and everything. If you are interested in using the Elbow Autozone has that fixed mine here is the info on my receipt.
#883116 S-3015
S-3015 Kelly Springfield Bypass Radiator Hose
It's just a hose, no clamps used. Cost $7.99
I have a 2002 Ford Explorer Limited with a 4.6L V8 with 110,795 miles on it. I has been used to pull a trailer but it is well taken care of. Recently, I have been noticing a rough idle which occurs when the car is at a stop light. I have read through many potential fixes, including checking the rubber elbows and I have just replaced the air filter and cleaned the MAF. Although I checked the rubber elbows and did not see any visible damage, I am not suggesting that a vacuum leak be ruled out. The check engine light is not on and a diagnostic scan at Advance Auto Parts came back with nothing. Below is a video which shows the erratic idle and odd sound which accompanies it. The only reason that I had the air intake off of the filter was to better record the sound and with the air intake not mounted to the air box, the car completely stalled. However, when the air intake is attached to the air box and filter, it does not stall. I really appreciate any suggestions that anyone might have and am open to any suggestions
http://youtu.be/l-nTq8roA40
Not throwing any codes....I think I know the problem. Read THIS THREAD. You need to clean the throttle body but specifically check the EGR port hole located 9" deep withing the air intake port. When you take a flashlight and look in there let us know if your port hole appears partially clogged. In addition, most likely you need a new IAC. It takes 15 minutes to clean the EGR port hole inside the TB and about 10 minutes to change that IAC out.
I have a 2002 Ford Explorer Limited with a 4.6L V8 with 110,795 miles on it. I has been used to pull a trailer but it is well taken care of. Recently, I have been noticing a rough idle which occurs when the car is at a stop light. I have read through many potential fixes, including checking the rubber elbows and I have just replaced the air filter and cleaned the MAF. Although I checked the rubber elbows and did not see any visible damage, I am not suggesting that a vacuum leak be ruled out. The check engine light is not on and a diagnostic scan at Advance Auto Parts came back with nothing. Below is a video which shows the erratic idle and odd sound which accompanies it. The only reason that I had the air intake off of the filter was to better record the sound and with the air intake not mounted to the air box, the car completely stalled. However, when the air intake is attached to the air box and filter, it does not stall. I really appreciate any suggestions that anyone might have and am open to any suggestions
My leak was in the elbow and it was underneath and could not be easily seen. i would replace that elbow just the same. cheap insurance.
http://youtu.be/l-nTq8roA40
Not throwing any codes....I think I know the problem. Read THIS THREAD. You need to clean the throttle body but specifically check the EGR port hole located 9" deep withing the air intake port. When you take a flashlight and look in there let us know if your port hole appears partially clogged. In addition, most likely you need a new IAC. It takes 15 minutes to clean the EGR port hole inside the TB and about 10 minutes to change that IAC out.