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Old Aug 8, 2016 | 11:05 AM
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Loose Connector - Need help

Hi guys,
This is my first post on FTE. I recently bought a beautiful 2005 6.8L V10 Excursion with ~90k miles. While looking under the hood, I noticed a loose cable. See attached pictures. Any idea where it may have come off?

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Old Aug 8, 2016 | 11:59 AM
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That vacuum hose connector should be plugged into the front side of the heater hose valve shown in your pictures.
Here is mine on my much dirtier engine.
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Thank you so much, WE3ZS. Got it plugged in last night.

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