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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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Hi guys,

I can't locate the electric vacuum valve for the wiper door. From what I've read it's supposed to be behind the tach, but I don't see it.

I also read something that seems to indicate that it may be located elsewhere if you have a tilt/telescopic steering wheel, which I do.

Thanks a lot! (any pics would be very helpful)

John


(1970 LS5 coupe)
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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Sometimes they are just hanging there. Follow the hoses from the pulldown and you will find it.
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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It should be behind your tach. Mine, on my 68, was loose and laying to the left of the radio. You should be able to trace your wiper vacuum line to find it. You can do this by "feel" behind the drivers dash. I took out my gauge/radio bezel to make it easier to locate mine.
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 09:24 AM
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There is no mention of or any reason for a different location for a car with a tilt wheel but as suggested above it might be hanging.
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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Found it, thanks a lot guys!

Have a good one -
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