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    Feb 1, 2008 8:44:26 PM

    dkreidel
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    Engine compartment question - what is it?

    Can anyone tell me what the function of the wire bail is here? My car has it in the "up" position (first pic) but normal would seem to be "down" (second pic). The wire bail raises and lowers the plunger in the center of the black cap. This seems to be related to the cooling system.

    Thanks

    Dick


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    Feb 1, 2008 9:29:55 PM

    MMD
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    Re: Engine compartment question - what is it?

    It looks like the bleeder valve for the water cooling system reservoir. I believe it is better to leave it down (not under tension).

    Feb 2, 2008 4:14:08 AM

    Heist
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    Re: Engine compartment question - what is it?

    Self Destruct Tab.
    Pull it out and you have until the count of 3 One thousand, then KABOOM!

    Keeps pesky people from discovering the secret German engineering in Porsches.


    ...seriously, I haven't a clue.

    Feb 2, 2008 6:26:03 AM

    AK997TT
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    Re: Engine compartment question - what is it?

    I don't know what it is but mine is in the down position.

    Feb 2, 2008 6:53:49 AM

    dkreidel
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    Re: Engine compartment question - what is it?

    Thanks - I think it should be down too - but my car must have been delivered in the up position. I took delivery 2 weeks ago in Washington, but I'm now home with the car in SoCal. I'm tempted to set it "down" and see what happens.

    Dick

    Feb 2, 2008 4:43:49 PM

    MMD
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    Re: Engine compartment question - what is it?

    Quote:
    dkreidel said:
    I'm tempted to set it "down" and see what happens.





    Don't be "tempted" just do it! You'll be fine.

    Feb 2, 2008 5:14:25 PM

    TT Gasman
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    Re: Engine compartment question - what is it?

    Air bleeder valve for the cooling system, put it back down or leave it up. Will not hurt anything, dealer probably accidentally left it open..
     
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