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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 07:17 PM
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ok i feel like a dumbass for asking this because i should know!!
ive got a mk6 escort si(1.8zectec) and theres this litte thing sticking out the top of the engine, its like a tyre vavle on a car tyre or mountain bkie tyre, complete with the little screw on top!? what the devil is it??
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 07:23 PM
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i guess it's on the fuel rail if it's a zetec - it's a fuel pressure test measurement point - you can attach a fuel pressure gauge to it to test the pressure, without having to break into the fuel line
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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Indeed it is
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Old Sep 24, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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oh right, thanks chaps, u learn somthing new everyday here!
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