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Stump the Chump!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ZC1, Jun 6, 2008.

  1. ZC1

    ZC1 Junior Prius Owner

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    Pat, you did.

    V8CobraKid was kind enough to elaborate on his response which in fact he did get correct. There is no remaining reason why he should not be awarded the victory.
    So the crown is passed to V8CobraKid (again!).
    You've chumped us again, V8.

    ZC1
     
  2. V8Cobrakid

    V8Cobrakid Green Handyman

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    woohoo? haha.. j/k.. i'm happy.

    thanks for the PM.. or else i wouldn't have looked at this till.. oh... now ;)

    So i'm victorious again... can i get my name engraved on this crown? :)

    K... running out to my car to pick out a part...
     
  3. V8Cobrakid

    V8Cobrakid Green Handyman

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    alright... it's a little hard to find a pic i wanted to post.. so here it goes

    [​IMG]
     
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    That is tough.
     
  5. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    I think I know, but I may not have the accurate terms to describe it.

    That is the screw that holds the throttle flap. If you open up the air cleaner and look down into the throat of the throttle, that's what you see.

    The screw goes through a rod and attaches to a circular metal disk. The rod rotates to open and close the throttle, allowing more or less air to enter the intake manifold by changing how much the disk blocks the throttle passage.
     
  6. V8Cobrakid

    V8Cobrakid Green Handyman

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    Bill, I accept your answer. I have a zoomed out pic at home.

    Looking forward to see the next picture :)
     
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    Thanks! I'll post a pic tomorrow since it's dark here now for picture taking.

    I'm surprised Patrick Wong didn't get this. [​IMG]
     
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    Hi Bill,

    I'm not good with fuzzy photos that are zoomed in so tight that you can see the pores! :D
     
  9. V8Cobrakid

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    i agree with Bill.. it really is a one of a kind piece.. zoomed or not ;)

    I guess i should have looked online for a better pic. that one was taken earlier by me with everything still on top of it.( which explains why i only show 1 screw)
     
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    OK, I know I took a long time. But I got a round tuit.
     

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    that almost looks like the bushing for the arm that's located on the bottom of the engine.. motor mount/dampener...
     
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    or the hand tightened bolt that holds down the spare tire and accessories....

    hehehe
     
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    shooting from the hip without going out to look- cap for the brake fluid reservoir?
     
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    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    Sorry, not even close.
     
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    I have seen this somewhere,
    I believe it is a nut which secures a wiring loom and I'll guess it is in the drivers side of the dash.
     
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    Sorry Pat, the only nut on the driver's side is you... :D

    I'm sure you've seen it before. Somewhere.
     
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    I know I have Bill, I'll have another stab.
    It is a gromet which fills a hole in the bottom of the spare wheel well.

    Enough already with the nut comments, truth hurts you know.
     
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    Nope. And it's not "Cheese, Gromit!" :pizza:
    [​IMG]
     
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    What it is: Plastic Grommet
    Where it's at: In the forward lower right hand portion of the rear wheel wells (if you are facing the front of the car). You can see it if you look between the front of either rear tire and the body line.
    I believe if removed it will allow access to a bolt.
    Furthermore, I think there is one on each side of the front wheel wells, harder to see.

    ZC1