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Old 05-01-2022, 12:20 PM
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What is this connector to (near intake)

Installing engine and can’t figure out where this one goes. The gray one…



 
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More details. JCW, and PO may have modded it some. Any chance the connector isn’t used?






also, I cant figure out how to attach the starter cable. Where does it attach. Grrr, should have taken more photos!!



 
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Cant tell form the photos - but does that plug have 2 pins in it or 3? If 3, it is likely the connector for the MAP sensor on the intake manifold. The starter cable attaches via 2 small bolts to the side of the head support bracket (timing end of engine). Check realoem.com for images if needed. I find it super helpful!
 
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Cant tell form the photos - but does that plug have 2 pins in it or 3? If 3, it is likely the connector for the MAP sensor on the intake manifold. The starter cable attaches via 2 small bolts to the side of the head support bracket (timing end of engine). Check realoem.com for images if needed. I find it super helpful!
it’s a two pin. The black 2 pin attached to the intake. I’ll have to find out specifically what the head support bracket is to make sure




 
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It could like the grey plug plugs into the intake manifold. Not really sure




Not sure but it looks like the grey plug goes onto the intake manifold
 
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It could like the grey plug plugs into the intake manifold. Not really sure



Not sure but it looks like the grey plug goes onto the intake manifold
No, the black one goes there. The grey won’t go in.
 
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Probably either the pressure converter for the wastegate or the purge valve. Both are under the intake mani.
 
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Yes, it was the wastegate. I had moved it out of the area and forgot about it. Thanks!
 
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