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Old Dec 28, 2022 | 10:18 PM
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From the day I bought this project I noticed the ol 76 vette had a line just dangling it’s somewhere between the crossmember and the oil pan, I’ve little experience so for some this may be a dumb question but can anyone help me identify what this hose is.
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Old Dec 28, 2022 | 10:59 PM
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It would really help if you found where the Other End of the hose is connected (if it IS connected).
If possible...take a picture from about a foot away where the other end connects...and post the pic in this thread.
As for the dangling end of the hose, stick a Q-Tip inside it and swab it...posta pic of the Q-Tip and tell us what is smells like.......transmission fluid/red-dark red........engine oil/black-slightly brown-or fresh-looking.....Radiator=Engine oolant-green-yellow-sweet smelling...Fuel System-gasoline smell....Etc
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Old Dec 29, 2022 | 02:36 AM
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I'm real sure I don't have a hose in that location on my car. I agree with above. Follow the hose. What is the other end of this hose connected to.
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Old Jan 1, 2023 | 08:25 AM
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My guess is that's the return hose to the power steering pump. Does the power steering pump have any fluid?
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