Help - Identify some loose connections
skyrunner
04-03-2007, 10:33 PM
Hi all,
3 months ago I took apart a 96 Sentra GXE engine that I had bought for cheap and in the process of putting it back together cracked an exhaust cam. So I got discouraged and stopped working on it until the weather got warmer. Since it has been so long, I am having a little trouble remember every connection, but I am pretty close. There are only three things left that I cannot find:
1.) A large black U-shaped bracket that takes 3 beefy 14-mm bolts, no idea where it goes, but I'm thinking drivers side of the engine somewhere for support?
2.) A small temperature sensor (I think) next to the throttle body on the firewall side. It looks like a minature O2 sensor and it is connected to a wire that is about 3-4 inches long and connects down next to the EGR and throttle body. It is threaded and a little rusty, but I cannot find any open holes around there. I was thinking EGR, but I don't know.
3.) On the EGR solenoid, there are two vacuum connections. One has a short hose (2-3 inches) with a 110 degree bend in it. I cannot find anywhere where it would fit.
Any help would be appreciated. I am not too concerned with the bracket, but the other two obviously need to be fixed before I try to start the car. Once again, this is for a 1996 Sentra GXE (GA16DE engine). Thanks!
3 months ago I took apart a 96 Sentra GXE engine that I had bought for cheap and in the process of putting it back together cracked an exhaust cam. So I got discouraged and stopped working on it until the weather got warmer. Since it has been so long, I am having a little trouble remember every connection, but I am pretty close. There are only three things left that I cannot find:
1.) A large black U-shaped bracket that takes 3 beefy 14-mm bolts, no idea where it goes, but I'm thinking drivers side of the engine somewhere for support?
2.) A small temperature sensor (I think) next to the throttle body on the firewall side. It looks like a minature O2 sensor and it is connected to a wire that is about 3-4 inches long and connects down next to the EGR and throttle body. It is threaded and a little rusty, but I cannot find any open holes around there. I was thinking EGR, but I don't know.
3.) On the EGR solenoid, there are two vacuum connections. One has a short hose (2-3 inches) with a 110 degree bend in it. I cannot find anywhere where it would fit.
Any help would be appreciated. I am not too concerned with the bracket, but the other two obviously need to be fixed before I try to start the car. Once again, this is for a 1996 Sentra GXE (GA16DE engine). Thanks!
nismo_pilot
04-03-2007, 10:40 PM
could always crank it and find out where it goes? lol seriously if there isnt a hole within range of that wire id be a little worried
skyrunner
04-04-2007, 11:50 AM
could always crank it and find out where it goes? lol seriously if there isnt a hole within range of that wire id be a little worried
Lol, yeah seriously not going to be doing that. I'm sure there is a hole somewhere around there, I just cannot find it! The worst part is, I didn't lose a single bolt or have any extra bolts left over, so it really is just these last few things. I'm almost thinking I might have to pull the upper part of the intake manifold off again :( Unless someone knows where this goes...
Lol, yeah seriously not going to be doing that. I'm sure there is a hole somewhere around there, I just cannot find it! The worst part is, I didn't lose a single bolt or have any extra bolts left over, so it really is just these last few things. I'm almost thinking I might have to pull the upper part of the intake manifold off again :( Unless someone knows where this goes...
nismo_pilot
04-04-2007, 05:02 PM
well the one on top sounds like a thermostat, and the egr could be where it recircs into your intake mani or your exhaust mani, check those places and if not then idk dude, thats really shitty
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