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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 02:06 PM
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can someone tell me what this is

im not a very knowledgeable about the engine bay stuff so could someone please tell me what the silver thing is? thanks in advance.
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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Re: can someone tell me what this is

What silver thing? A pic would be handy
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 02:11 PM
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Re: can someone tell me what this is

sorry here is a pic.
Attached Thumbnails can someone tell me what this is-sdc12376.jpg  
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 02:24 PM
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Re: can someone tell me what this is

That would be the A/C dehydrator.
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 02:38 PM
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Re: can someone tell me what this is

ok cool thanks
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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Re: can someone tell me what this is

accumulator for your A/C
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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Re: can someone tell me what this is

Same thing per the GM Parts and Illustration catalog.
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