Need help. Engine air intake

Hey everyone, do you know what part number this rubber cylindrical part is so I can get it replaced? Thanks in advance.
Also, is this dirt anything to be concerned about?

 

Clean the dirt with a rag and some throttle body cleaner.
I assume you have a 2.7? Correct?

 

Everybody sells that.....I got one from O'reilys.....

all of em use that same tube/connector 4cyl/6cy

 

Thanks guys. Would there have been any long term damage to the engine, judging by how much dirt was in the throttle body?

 

It's definitely not ideal nor good for the engine. If you do not get the part right away tape it up at least and then change your oil. You might wanna check that air filter it's suppose to be replaced before the intake tube. Do your best to clean inside the entrance to the throttle body wipe with clean rag. It'll be OK is what it is.

 

I sure hope it’s alright. Didn’t even know the rubber was cracked until today. Got a replacement part at O’Reilly.
I’ve also had an oil leak from my valve cover from loose bolts. I was tightening them to spec with a torque wrench and ended up snapping two of the bolts. Any help with how to fix that? I’m assuming it’s new bolts and remove the valve cover entirely, but want more opinions. Thanks in advance

 

It should be fine. It isn't ideal but it's not like you were sucking rocks. I would probably change the oil if you think it was sucking dirt for a while.

 

You need to replace the valve cover gasket and probably the half moons. The grommets as well. All the sealing surfaces. Do the PCV valve grommet as well. It does take much torque to tighten the valve cover properly.

 

Awesome! Thanks for tips. Never had to do any of this so that’s great to know. Going to be YouTubing a lot of this as well

 

See if Timmy the Toolman has a video showing how he replaced valve cover gaskets.

 

I didn't even think of that, lol. That guy has some awesome videos

 

If it's rubber or a gasket and it touches the valve cover, replace it, I use the aluminum 'half moons' and they are cool, but OE style is fine. Use FIPG on them. The last time I changed the valve cover gasket I used a blue Felpro one, a really nice gasket. They work well.