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Offline hotrod24

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help
« on: September 21, 2011, 05:03:13 pm »
ok i have started thinking about tuning up my straight 6 and figuring out what needs to be replaced but i ran into a problem...

What is this red orange thing under the thermostat and radiator hoes

« Last Edit: September 21, 2011, 05:07:24 pm by hotrod24 »
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Re: help
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2011, 06:06:32 pm »
Can't tell, get a closeup..

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Re: help
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2011, 07:32:36 pm »


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Re: help
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2011, 07:41:39 pm »
Thermo vacuum switch I think
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Re: help
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2011, 10:37:14 pm »
yep, TVS.  When engine warms up it activates the switch which reroutes vacuum lines for emissions stuff

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Re: help
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2011, 09:48:25 pm »
Well i called napa and they said that they could get me one, He also said just to plug it becuase i did not need it lo.l So i guess that is what i am going to do...
1980 1/2 ton shortbed project...
1978 pontiac grand prix...