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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 11:48 AM
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so while installing my trans cooler I noticed this black thing. Looks to have a vacuum line running from it that’s broken. It sits on the passenger side right by the horn. Any ideas?
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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 03:28 PM
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That is your vacuum tank. I believe the rear of the intake provide vacuum to it and it somehow connects to your HVAC system.

This is from an '95 Camaro, but the routing I believe should be similar:
http://shbox.com/1/vacuum_tank.jpg
http://shbox.com/1/vac_check_valve.jpg

Hope that helps.
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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 03:36 PM
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Thank you, It all makes sense now. It answered a few things I was looking at. I can't believe I have never noticed it after 8 years of owning them and multiple engine pulls. The things you learn going through the bottom.
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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 05:43 PM
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You're welcome, happy to help. Post up some vids of your car.
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