GTX; Hole in Intake manifold

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GTX; Hole in Intake manifold

Post by GTXGTXGTX »

Hi,

I am curious as to the purpose of the hole in intake manifold on my GTX. Can anyone advise?


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Re: GTX; Hole in Intake manifold

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On a web between 2 of the ports? Think it's for drainage.

Pic might help is though


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Re: GTX; Hole in Intake manifold

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Yes on the web.

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Re: GTX; Hole in Intake manifold

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Nate wrote:On a web between 2 of the ports? Think it's for drainage.

Pic might help is though
That is correct.


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Re: GTX; Hole in Intake manifold

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Sorry for bringing this thread back from the dead, but I noticed a hole in my intake manifold tonight and just wanted to confirm this is the drainage hole mentioned?

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Re: GTX; Hole in Intake manifold

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yes drainage...if filled you end up with massive rot between wed and intake fails.


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Re: GTX; Hole in Intake manifold

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Yes that hole is normal:-D


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