Unknown open hose above catalytic converter very slow dripping fluid.

[shizzzinator]

2002 explorer v8 4.6L XLT. I was about to replace my catalytic converters when I noticed above the converter on the driver side, was a wet open hose that seems to be oil. I thought about sealing it off however I do not know what it is and I would appreciate any help on it before I start messing around it.

 

[martin_95037]

2002 explorer v8 4.6L XLT. I was about to replace my catalytic converters when I noticed above the converter on the driver side, was a wet open hose that seems to be oil. I thought about sealing it off however I do not know what it is and I would appreciate any help on it before I start messing around it.

did you ever figure out what was going on?