Hope its okay to dredge up an old post but I have a question on this topic...

Why does the B+ cable consist of 4 smaller gauge cables instead of one larger gauge cable? Could you replace the cable with one thicker gauge cable?

Thanks everyone. I am much clearer on what is going on now. To clarify, yes, it is the smaller line that broke. I am still confused about the vacuum line though....by my reasoning this vacuum line is open to the air intake. How is this any different than a vacuum leak? What is the vacuum line there ...

Thanks Eric,

I will definitely do the entire PCV kit asap. But before I will be able to buy that I will replace just these hoses. Do you know if they are difficult to replace?

I am a little confused...how can there be a vac line on something that opens to the air intake?

Ahh, I tried to attach an image...let me try again....

Hello forum! First post here (though I've been lurking for a couple weeks) I recently bought a 1997 850 (sedan, base model). After reading around on this forum I decided to remove the flame trap. When I loosened the crankcase ventilation pipe (I think?) the smaller hose attached broke...well, crumbl...