Whats the extra nipple for?

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12-01-2014, 03:48 PM

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Whats the extra nipple for?

As above, Ive just installed this polished manifold on my 90 spec S2, and have this extra nipple on it ( circled ), that aint on mine. Any ideas what its for?

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12-01-2014, 03:54 PM

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Looks like a spare vac pipe take off to me

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12-01-2014, 04:09 PM

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As above, looks like an ACT gauge was used on the car it came off.

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12-01-2014, 04:14 PM

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So its not a standard thing from a earlier car then?. Ill use it for my boost gauge or dump valve then

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12-01-2014, 09:50 PM

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i coud be wrong as my car doesnt have it but is that not for the knock sensor?

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12-01-2014, 09:53 PM

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No it's not standard ! Spare outlet as u said can use for boost gauge etc

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12-01-2014, 10:02 PM

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Knock sensor is the green plug below the servo vacuum.

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