Selym

Hi.

Purely out of curiosity, what is this hose? For context, the firewall is on the left, and the engine is on the right.



Thanks!

rotarymike

iTrader: (4)

hard to tell without greater area context, but I think that's the coolant crossover hose for the throttle bodies.

Selym

Thanks! Is that the infamous flimsy plastic connector that's prone to breaking?

rotarymike

iTrader: (4)

I think so.

I'd say take another pic zoomed out some so I can place it next to other stuff in the engine bay, but that isn't easy with the hood edge there.

ILM-NC G37S

iTrader: (3)

Technically, no. The "infamous connector" is on the passenger side firewall and is much larger (3/4" diameter x ≈3-4" length). See posts #5 & #11 in this thread.

Though, any plastic fitting can become brittle over time and usage...

Selym

Thanks, lads!

rotarymike

iTrader: (4)

ILM you must have a photographic memory. I'm a tad jealous LOL.

ILM-NC G37S

iTrader: (3)

No. I just still remember the countless "F-bombs," busted knuckles, and other profanity-laced temper-testing tantrums from when I replaced mine! That is why I used a brass fitting- I do not EVER want to go through that hassle ever again.

rotarymike

iTrader: (4)

When I had the upper intake off, seemed relatively easy to get to - if you can lay on/float above the engine.

ILM-NC G37S

iTrader: (3)

I am too old, fat, and short to "float" anywhere, anymore.

rotarymike

iTrader: (4)

I resemble that remark on land. In the water I've found my inner walrus, sans the Jaime Hynemann mustache.

Epiphany

All you need. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wmr-w85038

ILM-NC G37S

iTrader: (3)

LOL... there is a tool for everything...

Thanks for the suggestion but I intend to keep both feet ON the ground until it is time for me to get under the ground.

Rochester

iTrader: (9)

Haha, wow. That's awesome, and surprisingly on-topic.

Seems like the perfect tool for a lifted truck.

rotarymike

iTrader: (4)

Trucks and work vans, that's what it's intended for. We had a bunch in the USAF with extended upper platforms that we used to get up close and personal on the bottom of jet engines - safety wiring a bunch of core vane actuators above your head on a ladder is a huge RSI risk so they gave us DaVinci platforms LOL.