Help with Parts Identification Please

[CosmosC4S]

When I was working on the car today cleaning the throttle body,

I noticed some worn parts and I have some questions that hopefully some of you have the answers to.

1. What is that foam piece in the air filter box? Is that piece replaceable, and what is it called?

I pushed my finger in it and Oops! It felt like it was already disintegrating, left an indentation.

I'm thinking it's some kinda moisture-absorbing foam?

2. I noticed this hose here that is all cracked-up, looks like it will crumble soon and will affect something.

What part is this, and what does it do? It sure looks like a pain to replace though, from what I can see.

It runs all the way behind the engine...and I am wondering how to replace that piece of hose without removing a bunch of stuff!?

I am thinking if it is indeed a pain to replace, and if it is not under any pressure,

is it all right to just temporarily reinforce it with some electrical tape or duct tape, around the part of the hose that's breaking down?

Thanks in Advance!

[WARDHOG]

When I was working on the car today cleaning the throttle body,

I noticed some worn parts and I have some questions that hopefully some of you have the answers to.

1. What is that foam piece in the air filter box? Is that piece replaceable, and what is it called?

I pushed my finger in it and Oops! It felt like it was already disintegrating, left an indentation.

I'm thinking it's some kinda moisture-absorbing foam?

2. I noticed this hose here that is all cracked-up, looks like it will crumble soon and will affect something.

What part is this, and what does it do? It sure looks like a pain to replace though, from what I can see.

It runs all the way behind the engine...and I am wondering how to replace that piece of hose without removing a bunch of stuff!?

I am thinking if it is indeed a pain to replace, and if it is not under any pressure,

is it all right to just temporarily reinforce it with some electrical tape or duct tape, around the part of the hose that's breaking down?

Thanks in Advance!

The foam in your intake box is used for sound dampening and can replaced with regular air conditioning air filter foam or not at all.

The hose can be repaired yourself by cutting off below the end of the cracks and then worked back on with some soapy water and then zip tied for security.

Edited July 26, 2007 by WARDHOG

[CosmosC4S]

Thanks Wardhog, actually that was the first thing that came to mind, to cut the hose off an inch and reconnect.

But I felt the hose and it was HARD. Is it supposed to be hard?

I'm not sure if the newer cut-off end will be fresh flexible material or just as brittle as the old part that was cut off.

Any idea what the hose is for?

As for the foam piece in the air-intake box, so if I remove it, will it make a nice sound from the engine? :D