QUESTION - Why do I have a golf tee in my engine?
12-23-2010, 11:49 AM
#1
Drifting
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QUESTION - Why do I have a golf tee in my engine?
Another clarification I would like to have when I inspected my engine compartment closer. There was a little hose that was plugged at the other end with a golf tee. Why should the PO done this? What is the "correct" placement?
Thanks.
Thanks.
12-23-2010, 12:38 PM
#3
Addict
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Using a golf tee to plug a vacuum line is a common thing mechanics do... why the vacuum line needs plugging is the mystery...
Perhaps it is the distributor vent hose?
Perhaps it is the distributor vent hose?
12-23-2010, 01:22 PM
#6
Burning Brakes
The other picture you posted was for the fan plug, so I would guess that goes to the fresh air flapper valve. Hose should go to the top of the valve. If you take a picture from a little further back we can see if it is unhooked.
12-23-2010, 02:06 PM
#7
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Either the stem to where it should be plugged has been snapped off or someone didnt take the time to look...Try to find the connection point...look left and up...
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12-23-2010, 02:18 PM
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12-23-2010, 02:19 PM
#10
Drifting
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Here it is back in place. What is the function of the little valve? that has the two hoses connected to? Or better, which potential issue (or advantage?) could I have had with the tee solution?
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12-23-2010, 02:22 PM
#11
Burning Brakes
When you put the car in reverse, that flapper closes and draws fresh air for the interior heating from the top grid.
The early cars did not have it. I can't imagine that it could have been that big of an issue unless you were slowly backing up for a few miles with the heater on full.
The early cars did not have it. I can't imagine that it could have been that big of an issue unless you were slowly backing up for a few miles with the heater on full.
12-23-2010, 02:52 PM
#12
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When you put the car in reverse, that flapper closes and draws fresh air for the interior heating from the top grid.
The early cars did not have it. I can't imagine that it could have been that big of an issue unless you were slowly backing up for a few miles with the heater on full.
The early cars did not have it. I can't imagine that it could have been that big of an issue unless you were slowly backing up for a few miles with the heater on full.
12-23-2010, 02:55 PM
#13
Check to make sure you don't have a vacuum leak when you reconnect the hose. This could be the work of a lazy owner who didn't want to go through the trouble of remedying a vacuum leak.
Cheers,
Joe
Cheers,
Joe
12-23-2010, 03:25 PM
#15
Use a mitivac to pressurize the system. If the gauge on the mitivac begins to fall within a few minutes, you have a leak. If I remember correctly, there's a description of this in the factory manuals.
If you have VRAM there's a quick and dirty way to detect a significant leak. Run the car for a minute to build up vacuum and shut down. In a quiet area, turn the key to the second position and listen for three clunks. These are the VRAM actuators cycling. If you don't hear the clunks, you could have a vacuum leak.
If you have VRAM there's a quick and dirty way to detect a significant leak. Run the car for a minute to build up vacuum and shut down. In a quiet area, turn the key to the second position and listen for three clunks. These are the VRAM actuators cycling. If you don't hear the clunks, you could have a vacuum leak.