Y-Splitter Hose Question

[Greger-meister]

I was taking off my intake to install a Code 3 intake, and when I pulled up on the y splitter, the hose on the left side that plugs into it came off easily. The other one is attached securely, and won't budge. I guess the sealant that is used to keep it from coming off dried up. I wasn't rough when taking it apart, so I know it was loose to begin with. I wonder how long I was driving around with this hose not sealed tight ... it was connected, but not sealed properly. My question is basically this, would a connected, but not sealed hose cause a lot of dirt and debris to enter my engine? Or is it connected good enough to keep out dirt? I'm worried here, someone help me out. Thanks

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[Greger-meister]

Wow, thanks for all the help.

[320 dreamer]

i cant believ someone didnt drop everything they were doing to reply within the 15 min span!! the nerve!
as for the hose your prolly fine and a simple hose clamp can fix any worries

[Greger-meister]

Originally Posted by 320 dreamer

i cant believ someone didnt drop everything they were doing to reply within the 15 min span!! the nerve!
as for the hose your prolly fine and a simple hose clamp can fix any worries

12 hrs and 15 minutes to be exact, plus with over 200 reads I thought at least one person would have chimed in. Thank you for your reply though. It's kind of an oval shaped opening on the splitter, so I'll see if a hose clamp will do the trick, if not, I'll use some silicone sealant.