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Old 06-27-2015, 07:23 PM
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What are these?

HI,
I found these 2 connectors loose in my engine bay, one burn and the other with a loose nut right on top(bronze in color). Anybody know what they are? Any help appreciated.
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Re: What are these?

The one in the left photo is for an aftermarket, mechanical temperature gayge.

The connector in the right photo looks like it might go to the coolant temperature sensor.

Edit: The connector in the right is for the radiator fan switch.

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Old 06-28-2015, 12:25 PM
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So the one for the mech gauge, is suppose to be connected some where? The car does have a working mechanical gauge installed by thhe preious owner.
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Re: What are these?

The bulbous tube would be threaded into a bung in your intake. Likely got changed at some point.
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Got t. Thanks I will need to find the bung. It make sense that the 2nd pic in for the radiator fan switch since the previous owner of the car put a switch to manually turn off/on.




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