Pentosin source...........

[Huw Powell]

> Thanks. I'll do that.  However, seems that the lower locating arm bolt that
> goes from the pump to the bloc and applies tension to the pump was broken
> off in the accident.  So part of the bolt is stuck in the block.  I'm
> basically screwed so I thought that rather than focus on the bad 

so drill it out and clean with a tap and use a new bolt (we had to do
this to one car last year at the spring fling...)

> cylindrical housing.  Apparently I was wrong and ended up pulling something
> that was directly behind the PS pump, had a hose on top, and was bolted to
> the block.  IT was also spring loaded to a slide that went into the head.
> Did I screw something up?  I put it back the same way without any fuss.
> What is that thing anyway?

The vacuum pump for the power brakes - augments the engine vacuum.  You
probably didn't hurt anything except your knuckles.

>  Regardless, my guess is that the ISV is that
> black, charcoal canister plastic thing that attaches to the FI controls,
> yes?
> 
> Rob Blumel
> Bowie, MD
> 90 90 10v, FWD

The ISV is to the left of the valve cover when facing the engine
compartment, at the front of the intake manifold.  it is held in a
rubber thing that encircles it and has a wiring connector on one end. 
It should be silver underneath the grime.

-- 
Huw Powell

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