Date:         Thu, 20 Apr 2000 19:07:36 +0200
Reply-To:     Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
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From:         Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject:      Re: Mystery Hose
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Dave Williams wrote:

> I was poking around in the engine compartment of my van (87 Syncro GL) and I
> came across a loose hose.  I was able to find where it went, but the
> connector is broken.  It connects to a rubber plug on the transaxle end of
> the engine case, at the top left.  It doesn't seem to be causing a problem
> and I should be able to get a new connector this weekend.  I just can't find
> a reference to it in the Bentley and it's drivin' me nuts (a very short trip
> at best:).  Anyway, if anyone happens to know what this does I would
> appreciate the info.

I broke this on my former 88 when I replaced the thermostat. I could not figure
out where it went, or what it did. I glued it together with superglue, and the
car still runs today. The only thing I can imagine it is, is a vent for the
clutch housing, as the Syncro's are supposed to be "glued" together with a thin
bead of silicone between engine and tranny, to keep water out when wading.

PerL
87 Syncro 112i