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This afternoon I jumped into my truck and started to leave the driveway when I started to hear a rattling sound.  I immediately stopped and looked under the hood and immediately noticed the PCV clean air hose that runs from the passenger side of the engine to the air intake tube was broken off and somehow in the radiator shroud.  I then looked at where the hose should've been connected to the air intake tube and noticed the nipple the hose connected to was broken off.  Upon removing the hose from the radiator shroud I noticed the nipple was still in the hose.  Being in a rush, I did the quickest and most ghetto thing I could do to reconnect the parts and get going again.  I used duct tape.  As soon as I got back into the truck and started driving again, I called the local Chevy dealer and was informed because the part was not on the truck from the factory they could not help me.  As soon as I got back home I jumped on the internet and started searching.  Here's where I need help.

 

Attached is a pic of the GM Performance CAI, part number 84789794.  If you look towards the upper right corner you'll see what looks like a little "catch can" with a nipple on the top of it.  That little can appears to be replaceable as there is a metal band connecting that can onto the side of the main air intake tube.  However, the GM Performance CAI is discontinued.  I also haven't been able to find a parts list for the GM Performance CAI.  Can anybody help me find a replacement for this little can?  A part number, part name to help find a suitable aftermarket replacement, etc so I can fix this is all I need.  Thank you for your time.

 

For the record, I believe age and mileage may have been factors in this part breaking.  I cannot think of any other reason why this would break.  Nobody has been under the hood since 97,500 miles when I did the oil change and replaced the spark plugs and wires.  I replaced the plugs and wires through the wheel wells, so nobody was on the top of the engine on the passenger side.  The GM Performance CAI was the first mod I installed on my truck.  I received it in July 2020 before I actually received the truck.  As soon as the truck was in my driveway I ripped out the stock air box and installed this.  That was 98,6XX miles ago.

 

You can find additional views of the GMPP CAI and the part I'm talking about in this thread:  Full Throttle Review: Chevrolet Performance Intake & Exhaust Installed! | GM-Trucks.com

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12 hours ago, Transient said:

This afternoon I jumped into my truck and started to leave the driveway when I started to hear a rattling sound.  I immediately stopped and looked under the hood and immediately noticed the PCV clean air hose that runs from the passenger side of the engine to the air intake tube was broken off and somehow in the radiator shroud.  I then looked at where the hose should've been connected to the air intake tube and noticed the nipple the hose connected to was broken off.  Upon removing the hose from the radiator shroud I noticed the nipple was still in the hose.  Being in a rush, I did the quickest and most ghetto thing I could do to reconnect the parts and get going again.  I used duct tape.  As soon as I got back into the truck and started driving again, I called the local Chevy dealer and was informed because the part was not on the truck from the factory they could not help me.  As soon as I got back home I jumped on the internet and started searching.  Here's where I need help.

 

Attached is a pic of the GM Performance CAI, part number 84789794.  If you look towards the upper right corner you'll see what looks like a little "catch can" with a nipple on the top of it.  That little can appears to be replaceable as there is a metal band connecting that can onto the side of the main air intake tube.  However, the GM Performance CAI is discontinued.  I also haven't been able to find a parts list for the GM Performance CAI.  Can anybody help me find a replacement for this little can?  A part number, part name to help find a suitable aftermarket replacement, etc so I can fix this is all I need.  Thank you for your time.

 

For the record, I believe age and mileage may have been factors in this part breaking.  I cannot think of any other reason why this would break.  Nobody has been under the hood since 97,500 miles when I did the oil change and replaced the spark plugs and wires.  I replaced the plugs and wires through the wheel wells, so nobody was on the top of the engine on the passenger side.  The GM Performance CAI was the first mod I installed on my truck.  I received it in July 2020 before I actually received the truck.  As soon as the truck was in my driveway I ripped out the stock air box and installed this.  That was 98,6XX miles ago.

 

You can find additional views of the GMPP CAI and the part I'm talking about in this thread:  Full Throttle Review: Chevrolet Performance Intake & Exhaust Installed! | GM-Trucks.com

 

 

 

 

Serviced only with the duct.   

 

5.3 cleaner kit use 84428122

 

6.2 cleaner kit use 84428124

 

Not the cheapest piece, but they do sell it.  

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Our team is sorry to hear of this experience you're having with your truck. We recognize you're in need of assistance and we'd surely like the opportunity to help in any way we can. To get started, please send us an email with these details to [email protected]. Be sure to include "Transient/GM Trucks Forums" in the subject line of your outreach. We look forward to your message. 

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14 hours ago, GMCustomerService said:

Our team is sorry to hear of this experience you're having with your truck. We recognize you're in need of assistance and we'd surely like the opportunity to help in any way we can. To get started, please send us an email with these details to [email protected]. Be sure to include "Transient/GM Trucks Forums" in the subject line of your outreach. We look forward to your message. 

I've tried that before, and never got a reply.  GM has taught me that I can only count on myself to fix my vehicles.  I wish GM would build better quality products.  Vehicles are the 2nd most expensive item most people buy in their lifetime. 

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17 hours ago, newdude said:

 

 

 

Serviced only with the duct.   

 

5.3 cleaner kit use 84428122

 

6.2 cleaner kit use 84428124

 

Not the cheapest piece, but they do sell it.  

Thank you very much @newdude.  Hopefully the part is available.  You've given me hope today.  Otherwise, I'm looking at ordering some 3M Scotch-Weld Acrylic Adhesive  DP9810NS or Permabond TA4611 to glue the pieces back together.  The 1.5 ounces those options are cost $60 each.  I guess that means GM's price for that tube isn't that bad (even if it is theft).

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Update:  The part is available.  I will have it next week.  My local dealer initially quoted me $315.77 plus tax.  I thanked them and walked away.  I have a friend that is an estimator at a collision body shop.  He was able to get it for $195 plus tax.  Thank you very much for the help. 

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26 minutes ago, Transient said:

Update:  The part is available.  I will have it next week.  My local dealer initially quoted me $315.77 plus tax.  I thanked them and walked away.  I have a friend that is an estimator at a collision body shop.  He was able to get it for $195 plus tax.  Thank you very much for the help. 

 

 

Be good to that friend LOL.  Shop he works for gets quite the discount.

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Be good to that friend LOL.  Shop he works for gets quite the discount.

Absolutely!  He's the dad of my son's best friend.  I help out with his son when he's swamped at work, picking him up after school, taking him to church, etc. 

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