Technical How do I replace the thin breather hose on 500 1.2?

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Technical How do I replace the thin breather hose on 500 1.2?

Nic500

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My 2011 1.2 stinks of fuel coming through the air vents. Very fragrant drive to work this morning! :rolleyes:. With help from the forum I've worked out the thin breather hose is split. Ive detached the air filter and taken the pipe off the top but can't see the other end to detach it and fit a replacement. Anyone got any ideas? Other threads seem to refer to replacing the large breather hose which looks an easier job.

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I'm watching with interest - at the last service our dealer told us both hoses were split, so I bought replacements but haven't needed to fit them yet.
 
Just to close the thread - Got quotes from two dealers in the North East.
One wanted £45 total - £15 part + fitting inc VAT
the other £60!! total - £37 part + fitting inc VAT


After swearing at the second dealer I spoke to my neighbour who runs a small local garage. They have done several replacements of this pipe.


He said it was a pain to get to the other end as it fits inside another part so they put it on the ramps and get to it underneath. It doesn't take long to do the replacement and they cut a length of replacement pipe, the FIAT part is not required. £21 labour and £2.50 for the pipe and its sorted.


After the pipe splitting and a door handle hinge breaking, what's the next problem I can expect with my Fix It Again Tony?
 
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