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Old May 19, 2014 | 11:04 PM
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I have an Auto 81 C3 with a black rubber hose, about 6mm in diameter, with a white stripe coming out of the firewall just behind the distributor just to the left looking nose on. Not sure what it is and where it goes as it has come loose from its connection point. Can anyone help please.
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Old May 20, 2014 | 11:21 AM
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It probably goes to the heater water control valve. That cuts the hot water on and off depending on your settings to keep excess heat our of the interior. It's located low right in front of the A/C box. Look for it by tracing the heater hoses.
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Check the torque converter lock up. They use vacuum.
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
Check the torque converter lock up. They use vacuum.
Mike I'm always impressed by your answers.
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