Genuine 1160940791 Engine Crankcase Breather Hose

Mercedes-Benz Crankcase Breather Hose

This Genuine engine crankcase breather hose routes vapors from the valve cover to the air filter housing on select Mercedes-Benz V8 models. Part number 1160940791 is a direct-fit emission control hose for maintaining proper crankcase ventilation on compatible applications.

Key Features

• Genuine replacement engine crankcase breather hose
• Routes from the valve cover to the air filter housing
• Fits select Mercedes-Benz 380, 420, 500, and 560 series applications
• Part number 1160940791 for accurate ordering and catalog matching
• Emission control component for crankcase ventilation service

Detailed Description

Use this Genuine crankcase breather hose when servicing the crankcase ventilation system on compatible Mercedes-Benz models. It is listed for 1981-1991 Mercedes-Benz 380SLC, 380SEL, 380SEC, 380SL, 380SE, 500SEL, 500SEC, 420SEL, 560SL, 560SEC, and 560SEL applications, with notes indicating valve cover to air filter housing routing. The part number 1160940791 helps confirm the correct hose for your vehicle during maintenance or repair.

Fits 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLC, N/A. Fits 1981-1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL, N/A. Fits 1981-1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL, N/A. Fits 1982-1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SEC, N/A. Fits 1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SE, N/A. Fits 1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEC, N/A. Fits 1984-1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL, N/A. Fits 1986-1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL, N/A. Fits 1986-1991 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL, N/A. Fits 1986-1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC, N/A. Fits 1986-1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL, N/A.

Common Repair Uses

• Cracked or hardened breather hose replacement
• Restoring crankcase ventilation routing
• Addressing vacuum or vapor leakage at the valve cover connection
• Replacing a deteriorated hose between the valve cover and air filter housing
• Service on Mercedes-Benz 380, 420, 500, and 560 engine ventilation systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the hose routing against the existing setup before installation. Confirm the valve cover and air filter housing connection points match your vehicle’s original configuration, and compare the old hose to part number 1160940791 for fitment confirmation.

Quality Assurance

Genuine OE-style replacement part for select Mercedes-Benz crankcase ventilation applications. Part number 1160940791 is cataloged for direct vehicle matching on the listed models.