Does anyone know what this is?

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  1. reelheavy

    reelheavy Light Load Member

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    I have a 2012 Cascadia and I have a air leak on the firewall. It’s on the drivers side above the PNDB box. I was adjusting my brakes and heard the air leaking.
    I don’t think the fitting can be replaced but I’m not 100% sure it’s the black air line in the picture attached.
    Any help would be greatly appreciated. Safe travels!
     

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  3. God prefers Diesels

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    Spray some soapy water on it to be sure. After that, pull the line and re-seat it. If that doesn't work, cut 1/2" off, and re-seat. If that doesn't work, pull the collar out and replace the O-ring.
     
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  4. reelheavy

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    So no need to replace the whole plastic assembly?
     
  5. God prefers Diesels

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    It depends. Composite push-connects usually aren't rebuildable, but that manifold should have O-rings in it. If it doesn't, then you could need the whole part. That's worse case scenario, though.

    I have a thin carburetor spring, and I bent one end of it into a very small hook. Works great for pulling out those O-rings. But if they're dry-rotted, it will ruin them. So make sure you have a new O-ring on hand before you go digging in there.
     
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  6. reelheavy

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    Got it!!! Gonna grab some o-rings and see what happens! Thanks a lot. Greatly appreciate your help!!!!
     
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    I’ll let you know the outcome.
     
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    You're welcome. Is that line 1/4 or 3/8? I can give you a rough O-ring size.
     
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    If it's 3/8, you're looking at possibly a 110, or a 204. I have a push-connect on my truck that's a 204, but the rebuild kit for the push connects in the tank are a 110.
     
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    And what if that dont work? Lol
     
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    Remove radiator cap, drive a new truck underneath, replace radiator cap!!
     
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