Need Help Identifying This Part!
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Florida
Need Help Identifying This Part!
I could use some help figuring out what this part does. I found it this afternoon loosely up against the #8 spark plug boot. When I grabbed it it almost fell to the floor.
I noticed the single clip that holds it was hanging off the frame so I removed it. I looked around to see if something was floating free in the engine compartment but found nothing.
I looked up the part number (1347347) and it just calls it a shield but not for what. As knowledgable as you guys are I figured I would ask. I appreciate any help you can give.
As you can tell from the pictures (If I posted them right) it is on the passenger side between the battery and the exhaust manifold almost at the firewall.
I noticed the single clip that holds it was hanging off the frame so I removed it. I looked around to see if something was floating free in the engine compartment but found nothing.
I looked up the part number (1347347) and it just calls it a shield but not for what. As knowledgable as you guys are I figured I would ask. I appreciate any help you can give.
As you can tell from the pictures (If I posted them right) it is on the passenger side between the battery and the exhaust manifold almost at the firewall.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,424
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From: Lakeland FL
As soon as I read your title I knew what part this was going to be. 
Where you show it sitting is exactly where it is supposed to sit. Nothing connects to it. I removed mine when I put the first cam in and never put it back in place. It is just sitting on my bench now. I'm sure it has a purpose but I couldn't get it to go back in and feel like it wasn't going to just fall off so I left it out. My wife's car has the same part just sitting there. I know it seems odd.
Where you show it sitting is exactly where it is supposed to sit. Nothing connects to it. I removed mine when I put the first cam in and never put it back in place. It is just sitting on my bench now. I'm sure it has a purpose but I couldn't get it to go back in and feel like it wasn't going to just fall off so I left it out. My wife's car has the same part just sitting there. I know it seems odd.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Pleasant Hill Ca.
I could use some help figuring out what this part does. I found it this afternoon loosely up against the #8 spark plug boot. When I grabbed it it almost fell to the floor.
I noticed the single clip that holds it was hanging off the frame so I removed it. I looked around to see if something was floating free in the engine compartment but found nothing.
I looked up the part number (1347347) and it just calls it a shield but not for what. As knowledgable as you guys are I figured I would ask. I appreciate any help you can give.
As you can tell from the pictures (If I posted them right) it is on the passenger side between the battery and the exhaust manifold almost at the firewall.
I noticed the single clip that holds it was hanging off the frame so I removed it. I looked around to see if something was floating free in the engine compartment but found nothing.
I looked up the part number (1347347) and it just calls it a shield but not for what. As knowledgable as you guys are I figured I would ask. I appreciate any help you can give.
As you can tell from the pictures (If I posted them right) it is on the passenger side between the battery and the exhaust manifold almost at the firewall.
Not sure what it is myself, but this makes me wonder if my '08 C6 has one. Guess I will find out soon since I am planning to move my battery to the rear. My hopes are to use this location by installing an Accumsump. I track my car and am concerned about the oil pump sucking air rather than oil during B G stops and turns. Anybody out there have any luck hooking up a 3 quart Accusump?
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 277
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From: Florida
As soon as I read your title I knew what part this was going to be.
Where you show it sitting is exactly where it is supposed to sit. Nothing connects to it. I removed mine when I put the first cam in and never put it back in place. It is just sitting on my bench now. I'm sure it has a purpose but I couldn't get it to go back in and feel like it wasn't going to just fall off so I left it out. My wife's car has the same part just sitting there. I know it seems odd.
Where you show it sitting is exactly where it is supposed to sit. Nothing connects to it. I removed mine when I put the first cam in and never put it back in place. It is just sitting on my bench now. I'm sure it has a purpose but I couldn't get it to go back in and feel like it wasn't going to just fall off so I left it out. My wife's car has the same part just sitting there. I know it seems odd.
You are correct sir, I left off the "0" its 10347347. Good catch. That is what I get for getting the number from short term memory instead of reading it!
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Holy cow man! That is the cam defrobulator, without it your turn signal fluid will run hot and the supercharger magnets will change polarity. The first sign of all this is your tires will turn black. Go check, I'll wait.............
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Racer
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From: Florida
Team Owner
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From: San Clemente CA
I could use some help figuring out what this part does. I found it this afternoon loosely up against the #8 spark plug boot. When I grabbed it it almost fell to the floor.
I noticed the single clip that holds it was hanging off the frame so I removed it. I looked around to see if something was floating free in the engine compartment but found nothing.
I looked up the part number (1347347) and it just calls it a shield but not for what. As knowledgable as you guys are I figured I would ask. I appreciate any help you can give.
As you can tell from the pictures (If I posted them right) it is on the passenger side between the battery and the exhaust manifold almost at the firewall.
I noticed the single clip that holds it was hanging off the frame so I removed it. I looked around to see if something was floating free in the engine compartment but found nothing.
I looked up the part number (1347347) and it just calls it a shield but not for what. As knowledgable as you guys are I figured I would ask. I appreciate any help you can give.
As you can tell from the pictures (If I posted them right) it is on the passenger side between the battery and the exhaust manifold almost at the firewall.
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Racer
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 277
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From: Florida
I will check the wire bundle this afternoon to see how much play there is. Unless it is has a lot of play in it though I will leave it off. When I found it it was almost laying against the exhaust manifold and I was surprised it was still there. One small bump and it would have been gone.
