Where does this brace go???
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Where does this brace go???
OK, I'll admit it up front. I screwed up. I just finished assembling my engine from a warped head problem. Everything went fairly well (see my discussion under "Intake Plenum") except for one piece - it's a large brace. I have no idea where it goes. The two braces that attach to the exhaust manifold studs -- the "generator mounting brace" and the "A/C compressor brace" -- are installed.
My car is a '94 'vette with the LT1 engine and automatic transmission.
Here is the part:
That's a piece of rubber hose on it to prevent it from rubbing on something.
I followed the FSM for the removal and re-installation of the left head. I followed it religiously! I bagged all bolts and inserted a note as to where they came from. I marked all parts that weren't obvious.
After I put the engine back together, I had this brace left over. Apparently I didnt' mark everything well enough.
I went through the removal and re-installation sections with a fine-tooth comb (actually, a magnifying glass so I could examine the figures in fine detail!). Didn't see the brace. I searched the internet without success. I hope one of you experts can tell me where it goes.
Thanks in advance,
Stupid
My car is a '94 'vette with the LT1 engine and automatic transmission.
Here is the part:
That's a piece of rubber hose on it to prevent it from rubbing on something.
I followed the FSM for the removal and re-installation of the left head. I followed it religiously! I bagged all bolts and inserted a note as to where they came from. I marked all parts that weren't obvious.
After I put the engine back together, I had this brace left over. Apparently I didnt' mark everything well enough.
I went through the removal and re-installation sections with a fine-tooth comb (actually, a magnifying glass so I could examine the figures in fine detail!). Didn't see the brace. I searched the internet without success. I hope one of you experts can tell me where it goes.
Thanks in advance,
Stupid
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Thanks to all. The brace is back on and I feel a whole lot better about something coming adrift and causing real damage in there. My wife doesn't trust the car now!
I went back to my copy of the FSM -- that particular brace does NOT show up in the directions or in the any figure. My FSM says 12-93 on page III.
BTW, The bracket uses the same bolt that holds the compressor to the bracket, so I didn't have an extra bolt.
Thanks again,
Stupid
I went back to my copy of the FSM -- that particular brace does NOT show up in the directions or in the any figure. My FSM says 12-93 on page III.
BTW, The bracket uses the same bolt that holds the compressor to the bracket, so I didn't have an extra bolt.
Thanks again,
Stupid
