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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 08:24 PM
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What does this part do?



What does this part do? I know where it goes, but am not really sure what it does or even how I attach it.

Do I need it if I am not running emissions stuff?

If not, do I need to plug the holes in the heads?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 08:51 PM
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Yes, you need to plug the holes in the heads; it looks like part of the AIR pump plumbing (fed additional air into the catalytic converter to enhance the burning).

Without plugging the holes, you'll have major exhaust leaks....
 
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 08:59 PM
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Alright.

Any chance you know the size?

Would I be better off using it? If so does anyone have a diagram of how it hooks up?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 11:15 PM
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Use 5/8-11 bolts 0.4 inches long with copper washers. (per Gary Lewis in answer to the same question). Worked for me.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 12:23 PM
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Ok good deal. Thanks for the reply.

Are copper washers easy to find?
 
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 02:26 PM
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I can't remember whether I got them from the local auto parts house or from Fastenal, but I don't remember having much trouble. I think they are oil pan drain bolt washers.
 
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Aluminum washers will work fine too.
 
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