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I have an 88 pontiac sunbird convertible GT turbo. I've been told its pretty rare. One of the lines attach to a three-way joint and come out of the part on the top of the engine and ends up just hanging down into an empty space in a protected compartment in the front of the car. it looks like it should attach to something. but i dont see anything for it to attach to. Do you know where i can find a diagram or something that shows exactly where everything attaches to and what it is?
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Hey Travis:
I'll assume that is a vacuum hose?? The pisture is not all that great. with the engine running if there is vaccum on the hose that is what it is and My guess is it's for a vacuum "ball" it's a reserve tank for vacuum when the car is going up a hill pr under turbo boost It's so the cruise control "if equipped" and the HVAC doors will work when the engine is low on vacuum. If you look at the emission label in the engine compartment or on the under side of the hood it should show all the vauum lines and where ther go if it's still there. good luck :)
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Todd Puccio
Expertise
General auto repair,electrical issues,driveability issues,anti-lock brakes,SIR systems,HVAC,engine performance,Gm specific. I have worked at my current dealership since the 1990 model year anything much older than that I have limited exposure to. I do not have very much transmission experience so those question you may want to ask of another expert. When you send me a question let me know the exact make/model/engine and year for the car or suv you have it makes it easier to answer the questions that way. If your happy with the answer I gave you please feel free to Donate. This is a free service to you and I am not compensated at all by this web site. I have 22 years of experience to share with you and my knowledge wasn't free to me. I had to pay for my education.
Experience
Experience in the area:I have been employed by the same Gm dealer for 18 years and and a ASE master technician. I work at a Pontiac and GMC truck store. Served a a lead technician when dealership was on a team system.
I just recently moved to a Buick,Hummer,Saab Store when my franchise was purchased by this dealership.
Organizations: ASE master technician
Education/Credentials
Education/Credentials:High school diploma,2 year vocational school degree
2 year college degree. Associates degree in applied sciences (auto technology)Awards and Honors: GMC master technician
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