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Old 10-06-2011 | 10:11 PM
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Okay so i took off the bumper so when i get ready i can build a new one and what is the resivour on the back side of the bumper? sorry about he spelling i suck at it. lol
Old 10-06-2011 | 10:13 PM
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Thats where the Blinker fluid goes.
Old 10-06-2011 | 10:14 PM
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Thats a vaccuum canister. when I took my bumper off i broke off the canister and put a cap on it. You dont really need that big thing on there. But make sure you seal off the end with something though.
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Originally Posted by BLKXJ 96
Thats where the Blinker fluid goes.

Old 10-06-2011 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BLKXJ 96
Thats where the Blinker fluid goes.
Yeah, you gotta take that bumper off to get to it... fortunately the used car dealer topped it off before he sold it to me, so I don't have to mess with it for a few more months.. Does anyone know whether I should use DOT 3 or 5 brake fluid for this??
Old 10-06-2011 | 10:43 PM
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yeah i saw that... and when i had a different bumper on for a little i took that off and i was confused what its for.. i've had it over for over a month and the end not covered and the jeep runs same as it did before ?
Old 10-06-2011 | 10:45 PM
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i thought u used the same fluid to fill ur tires
Old 10-06-2011 | 10:51 PM
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okay so i dont even really need it
Old 10-06-2011 | 10:52 PM
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it might be called a vacum breaker, but the lines run into fire wall. It might be used for vacum doors under dash. moves doors from defrost, vent and floor. Thats my guess.
Old 10-06-2011 | 10:55 PM
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its mainly kinda helps with emissions from what i read. when i got my xj, it was already broke in 5 pieces, i just literally stuck a cork in the tube to kill the CEL and it has been running good ever since
Old 10-06-2011 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by tonym1
it might be called a vacum breaker, but the lines run into fire wall. It might be used for vacum doors under dash. moves doors from defrost, vent and floor. Thats my guess.

X2... Some guys relocate it, some guys loose it. If this is your DD I would put it under the hood some place.
Old 10-07-2011 | 07:13 AM
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i kept mine in relative stock location, but threw a little prtection from road debris as well.
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Old 10-07-2011 | 08:41 AM
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Nice set up above!! I have heard from many people that when they removed the cannister they lost the use of doors in dash to change from vents to defrost etc... I have not touched mine i still have stock bumpers so i do not know hands on.
Old 10-07-2011 | 10:15 AM
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okay so where could i put it if i move it cuz i cant find a place
Old 10-07-2011 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeepjunky
i thought u used the same fluid to fill ur tires
I read that on a Subaru Forum somewhere...



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