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[V6 CDX-er]

Just a couple of quickies chaps.

Firstly, the wiring looms cover and it's metal bracket that runs along the near side cam cover, (facelift V6). Where does this bolt into? (picture below with my finger pointing to the offending item);



Secondly I have a spare bracket, and I don't know where it goes?  :-?

I'm 'assuming' that it goes around the fuel inlet & fuel return pipes, (that connect to the the inlet trumpet), but I can't figure out what it actually bolts to? (pic below);



And lastly, (hopefully), is the bracket on the front of the engine, by the engine hoist bracket, that somehow clamps the air-con pipe. I haven't got a clue how to put that bit back together? 





Your very stuck, V6 CDX-er 

 

[Andy H]

The cable tray bolts onto the upper inlet plenum (the one that says Ecotec).

Not sure about the hose support  :-/ I have always left mine clinging on to the hose so it was obvious when I bolted it back together....

I can't see the A/C hose clamp in your photo. Are you refering to the one that has to be undone to get the alternator belt off?

[Bent valve]

Just a couple of quickies chaps.

Firstly, the wiring looms cover and it's metal bracket that runs along the near side cam cover, (facelift V6). Where does this bolt into? (picture below with my finger pointing to the offending item);



Secondly I have a spare bracket, and I don't know where it goes?  :-?

I'm 'assuming' that it goes around the fuel inlet & fuel return pipes, (that connect to the the inlet trumpet), but I can't figure out what it actually bolts to? (pic below);



And lastly, (hopefully), is the bracket on the front of the engine, by the engine hoist bracket, that somehow clamps the air-con pipe. I haven't got a clue how to put that bit back together? 





Your very stuck, V6 CDX-er 

 

That bracket in the 1st pic bolts on to the corner of the plenum

[V6 CDX-er]

Thank you both.

Maybe I'm having a bit of a blond moment, but I just couldn't figure out how the wiring loom bracket attatched to the plenum  :-/ Nope. Thinking about it I still cant figure it out  Will all become obvious when I start to put it back together?

[Andy H]

The brackets are visible in this photo.

[Lazydocker]

The brackets are visible in this photo.

It will become clear as you put it together... The cable tray bracket bolts onto the front of the plenum just in front of the ICV As said, just visible in the photo

[Marks DTM Calib]

As said, the cable tray bolts to the plenum.

The clamp is to support the two coolant pipes that go to the aux heater pump and also bolts to the plenum (rear left).

The aircon pipe p clip bolts to themetal bracket in the picture.

[V6 CDX-er]

The brackets are visible in this photo.

It will become clear as you put it together... The cable tray bracket bolts onto the front of the plenum just in front of the ICV As said, just visible in the photo

Thank you all  Figured it out now. Perhaps I should have gone to SpecSavers?

Still can't figure out what the spare bracket is for though, or where it attatches?

Anyone got any tips on what to do with that bracket for the air-con pipe?

[Marks DTM Calib]

No engine undertray fitted?

[unlucky mark mv6]

I always taka a pic now with nmy phone when doing jobs like that before i even strip anything,and believe me its a big help,now let that be a lesson.

[V6 CDX-er]

No engine undertray fitted?

I took it off to aid changing the oil filter, (although not really needed to), and to give it a clean.

[V6 CDX-er]

I always taka a pic now with nmy phone when doing jobs like that before i even strip anything,and believe me its a big help,now let that be a lesson.

yeah, I usually take notes or draw diagrams. But with the garage flooding on new years eve, all those notes got ruined. 

[VXL V6]

One thing that is missing and frequently gets forgotten is a plastic spacer that clips around the brake vacuum pipe and the aircon pipe at the rear of the plenum. If the clip isn't fitted the vacuum pipe will rub and chaff through and the brake pedal will feel spongy as well as the MPG will drop.