Greetings,

Well, long story short, I've pulled my B230F engine out for a "On-my-own-terms-and-schedule-rebuild". Wasn't THAT big of a deal to pull the engine. As for the other reasons to pull the engine...another post!

But would it have killed them to install ONE connector for the main engine harness at the firewall? I mean really! One little disconnect for the majority of the wiring...would have been great to leave the wiring (and accessories) on the engine during the pull. But that's for still another post! ;-)

Anyways, here is my question: I've pulled my oil pan to find this large, black, apx. 3/4" round hose sticking down about 8" from the engine. Research shows that this is the "Crank Case Ventilation Hose" (IPD Part Number CZ1306196, Volvo number...ummm...I don't feel like grabbing my parts book right now). The Bentley, Haynes, nor the Chiltons manual in my posesstion mention or show this hose during oil pan removal. My point is: they don't show it...why do I see it? How long is it supposed to be? It appears to go all the way up to the Oil Breather Box. It's also pretty stiff.

Any thoughts? Am I being to nervous about this?

Thanks,

-Chris
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88 245 DL (202k miles) | 98 S90 (92k miles) | 98 V70 AWD (101k miles)

Okie-dokie,

Thanks guys. I'm glad to hear that my hose is normal. I was a little concerned when I saw how far down my hose is and didn't see anything in the photos. I'm okay now. You guys have talked me down. (hee hee)

Thanks again,

-Chris
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88 245 DL (202k miles) | 98 S90 (92k miles) | 98 V70 AWD (101k miles)

Yes that's right ....check this out....
Crancase vent tube
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Happy Motoring! 86' 244 "Grey Mare" '87 245 "Grasshopper"

The hose is fine. It get stiff with the heating and cooling over time. If you want to remove it is best to remove the breather box and the oil pump and then pull it down from the crankcase side, the top of the hose should be soft. You are not going to be able to pull it up from the breather box side if stiff.
If you don't have illustrations of this part and how is installed, make some notes to make sure it is installed correctly, before removing it.