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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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What is the finned rectangular piece in front of the crank pulley in the lower part of the engine bay? Thanks, Gary
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Old Apr 21, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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What is the finned rectangular piece in front of the crank pulley in the lower part of the engine bay? Thanks, Gary
I read somewhere that the C6's radiator fan was not a simple on-off fan, instead it's rpm is proportional to the amount of cooling air required. So my guess is that it is the fan controller module. I wish the d*** service manual would hurry up and come out
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Thanks, for the info! I am trying to learn just enough to be dangerous!!!!!
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Is this a Z51 equipped car?
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What is the finned rectangular piece in front of the crank pulley in the lower part of the engine bay? Thanks, Gary
I think your referring to the power steering cooler.
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Originally Posted by no spin
I think your referring to the power steering cooler.

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Yep, PS cooler. Guess I didn't pay attention to the "in front of the pully" part of his question. Doh!
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