davidgibson

I got my '90 3.0 v6 used last week.

Everything is running smoothly, however, I noticed that below/next to the engine on the left hand side (facing the truck from the front), there are two tubes that are sealed over by duct-tape and electrical tape. What are these? are these the fabled "headers"? Am i in trouble?

Also, There is a crack on the large piece of plastic that is running from the engine to the air filter unit.
Thanks

YotaJunky

any pics?

mtnfreak

How big are these tubes (pencil, garden hose, tube bumper) and where do they lead?
As for the crack in the air intake - it can cause problems. Duct tape is your best friend if you do it yourself.

LOCKnGO

These tubes?

ctcost

The one on the right is the EGR valve...What do you mean sealed with tape? Those are wrapped with heat resistant insulation tape. On the large plastic piece (the intake silencer) do a search for intake silencer (ISR) removal mod and you can replace that easy.

LOCKnGO

I have a question, What is that part tahat come off of the exaust mani called, the one that feeds all those vac lines? The one to the left.

Bumpin' Yota

there was a threadjacking here guys....


need some pics man.



the one on the left is the EGR reed valve, the one on the right is the EGR recirculation...

LOCKnGO

Thats what that was called.

Sorry for the thread-jack davidgibson.

Carry on

ctcost

Right...left...that's right....hehehhe...

Bumpin' Yota

I like the nice orange and blue vacuum lines (UF colors!) GOOO GATORS!

davidgibson

Attached is a picture of the tubes. Again, this is below and to the left of the engine.

(also, how do you guys reduce photo file size so they're postable?)

mtnfreak

I'm guessing those are the AC lines going from the compressor to the evaporator under the dash. Don't mess with 'em unless you're qualified.

ctcost

Yeah sure looks like air conditioning lines. Your system is R-12...freon...if it is working don't mess with it like mtnfreak said. That stuff is illegal to empty into the atmosphere (big penalties). If not, take it to someone qualified to do those repairs.