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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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I have 95 vortec. cant find where the large vacuum line leads to coming from the canister connected to the hood. any one with input?
 
Old Nov 10, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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yeah what is that big black ball under the hood???
 
Old Nov 10, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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Part of the Air Conditioning system, I believe.
 
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 06:29 AM
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It is the vacuum reservoir. It functions very similar to an air compressor tank. It stores vacuum pressure for use when the engine vacuum dips too low (WOT).
 
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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so if that becomes disconnected or leaky would you notice your motor to run rough?
 
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