The hose in question is only a vent for the clutch housing, which is sealed
on a Syncro. The vent hose goes to a point above the fuel tank and
terminates.

Karl M

----- Original Message -----

> Dave Williams wrote:
> >
> > I was poking around in the engine compartment of my van (87 Syncro GL)
and I
> > came across a loose hose.
>
> Hi Dave,
>
> I believe that hose is the vent for the evaporative system. As the level
> of gasoline falls in the tank, atmosphere replaces the gas through that
> line. You can do anything you want with it but DON'T PLUG IT!