I'm having trouble locating an aftermarket solution for a small piece of plastic that sits in between the egr valve vacuum line called the "vacuum surge tank", similar to the one shown in this post

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...it-is-not.html

Toyota and Lexus want over $50 part and have had no luck finding it online due to frustration of failing California visual smog inspection. If anybody would be so kind to provide a link to a reputable source, it would be greatly appreciated.

 

have you tried bypassing it with a straight piece of hose?

I also had no luck in locating an aftermarket one and had to get one from the dealer but I don't believe it was 50 bucks I think around $30.

I did look at the old one that crumbled and honestly it doesn't look like it does anything special. you might be able to get away with a straight hose.