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Old 08-14-2008, 02:27 PM   #1
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"spare" connector in engine bay

just cleaned the throttle body, etc and used some spray degreaser to try and make things look a little better under there.

please be assured - i gently rinsed the engine - no spray or pressure washer!!

however, while putting everything back together, i discovered this spare connector on the RHS under the intake manifold and near the engine bay cooling fan.

i can't find anything obvious that it has come off of - maybe it's provision for an option i don't have.

anyone got any ideas?


many thanks in advance
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Old 08-14-2008, 08:03 PM   #2
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used some spray degreaser to try and make things look a little better under there.
I was under the impression that degreaser will remove some of the engines anti-corrosion protection (?)
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hi, thanks for the tip and sorry for the omission....

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I got that wire harness haning off mine too with no where to go, tucked it well outta the way of the fan though.

I also lightly cleaned my engine bay with misted water and plenty of paper towels
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Pics like that make me feel like I should go clean my engine.
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I keep popping open the front hood and looking for the engine ... I just can't find it? How am I expected to clean it if I can't find it? Oh well, back cleaning the rims instead... at least those everyone can see.
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I keep popping open the front hood and looking for the engine ... I just can't find it? How am I expected to clean it if I can't find it? Oh well, back cleaning the rims instead... at least those everyone can see.
Check the back hood.
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Check the back hood.
That's where the golf clubs are at ... there no room for an engine with the golf clubs in there.

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