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What is this on the intake pipe?

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Nov 2, 2019 | 02:40 PM

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What is this on the intake pipe?

Changing plugs today for my 60k mike maintenance, and I noticed this thing when I was removing the intake pipe. What in the world is this for? It looks like there is a pipe venting to the atmosphere.

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Nov 2, 2019 | 02:47 PM

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is the other end closed off? It could be the sound generator if I recall correctly

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Nov 2, 2019 | 02:51 PM

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is the other end closed off? It could be the sound generator if I recall correctly

I think so. I didn’t pay too much attention to it.

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Nov 2, 2019 | 11:26 PM

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That is a sound generator. Just gives you some induction noise in the cabin when you mash it.

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Nov 3, 2019 | 09:16 AM

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This video kind of explains what it is:

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