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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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got a pipe that comes from the bulkhead, dunno what it is or where it goes to ( if anywhere ) anyone help me

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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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any pics?
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Looks like the pipe that runs up to the ignition ECU (internal MAP sensor in ECU) trace it back and see where it goes.

If it runs up neat the ecu's then the other end should connect to the intake manifold.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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could it be the rear washer hose
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 04:39 PM
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no its not the one that goes onto the ecu already got that one, and aint the rear washer pipe either
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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has the car had/got a boost gauge?
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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an old vacuum pipe for a boost gauge?
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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yeh the car has a boost guage but dunno if it works as i aint fired the engine up yet, so say it is for the boost guage where does it go?
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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yeh the car has a boost guage but dunno if it works as i aint fired the engine up yet, so say it is for the boost guage where does it go?
On end to the boost gauge......

The other end onto the inlet fanimould....via a small plastic T piece if necessary
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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as above


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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 02:29 AM
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a remember that was for the boost gauge mate.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 01:25 PM
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cheers
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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give it a blow and a sook and see if the guage moves
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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you really need it chase it to be sure!

but boost guage would be a definate if there isnt already a pipe coming out the inlet manifold for it!
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