Name that rusty part

Post by **abscate** » 06 Dec 2022, 20:02

Trapezoid shape stiffener under the muffler to cat joint?

Post by **jreed** » 07 Dec 2022, 05:13

I was also going to guess bumper bracket -- that's the worst rusty thing I can remember pulling off my '97, followed by the clamps that hold the fuel filler neck to the gas tank.
Could it be a heat shield somewhere underneath the car?

Post by **abscate** » 14 Jan 2023, 07:55

I’m calling Uncle in this one , and next challenge

Post by **jreed** » 14 Jan 2023, 08:38

This one is more about toasted old brittle plastic than iron oxide, but I offer it up to the group... can you name the sensor that this connector is attached to?

Post by **scot850** » 14 Jan 2023, 10:02

I'll take the first guess. It looks like it has either been cooked or near oil. Initially I thought it might be the ECT plug by the power steering pump, but it is not that shape. It's not a block heater either as again different configuration of pins. Nope not a clue. Hate to be stumped but can't think what it could be.

Neil.

Post by **jreed** » 14 Jan 2023, 15:02

You’re in the right area, getting warm… Want to let a couple other people guess before giving a clue.

Post by **abscate** » 14 Jan 2023, 15:47

That flat cable reminds me of cam and crank sensors

Post by **jreed** » 14 Jan 2023, 15:58

You got it! It's from the original camshaft position sensor on my '97 855 GLT. I replaced it a couple years ago -- that's what ~20 years of heat and use did to the plastic.

Post by **scot850** » 14 Jan 2023, 16:45

Ouch and well done abscate! I have not had to change on in a long time (fortunately) but that is why it looked familiar but I would never have remembered!

Neil.

850oldschool · Post by **850oldschool** » 14 Jan 2023, 16:52

I've seen two like that. I've always wondered why they didn't use the standard black plastic JPT connector there.