Radio Flyer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 There is a hole in the front-bottom of the air cleaner housing of my 85 GL. I'm guessing that it is a drain hole for moisture. There is a weird blue object placed in the hole (I'm guessing by the PO). Does anyone have a plug, of some sort blocking this hole? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odie Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I've never heard of an open hole in the intake system down stream of the air filter... I say plug it. you are just asking for dust and dirt to enter...path of least resistance... it was probably for a fastener or clip of some type...maybe a plastic retainer clip to hold a vacuum line neatly in place underneath the air cleaner housing to keep the engine bay tidy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skishop69 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I'll look at mine today, but based on your pics, that hole is outside the air filter and poses no issue plugged or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I'll look at mine today, but based on your pics, that hole is outside the air filter and poses no issue plugged or not. Unless you are running a snorkel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I would imagine it is there as a drin. Oil sometimes collects in the air cleaner if the PCV system is in need of maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 The original Air Filter Box on my '85 EA82 had that hole also; it is for drain purposes. Kind Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radio Flyer Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Cool beans. I may just plug it up as I doubt that much water could find it's way in the box, but the oil dripping down the front after hard/long right-hand cornering causes a pain/mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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