16V Q - what's that hose, can I remove it?

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

That is the cold start passage.  The cold-start valve injects fuel into it,
where the fuel is mixed with clean air from the air box. This rich mixture
then is pulled into the intake by manifold vacuum.  You could remove it if
you live in a warm climate and do not need the cold-start feature (I've, in
effect, done this), but be sure to plug ALL openings in the manifold and the
airbox.
 PS.  It is not a breather.

Larry

> The vacuum hose that runs from the bottom of the intake manifold to the
> cold start valve, and then to the air box - what's it do?  At least as
> far as the cold start is concerned.  Can I remove it and block the cold
> start opening? What are the ramifications?
>
> No, I haven't tried yet, it's raining out :(
>
> TIA
>
> Ron
>
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