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I've got an FJ45 with a 2H in it. Bought a set of extractors, just went to install them to see that they foul on this hose coming off the back of the alternator - a problem for 2 reasons - 1. can't get the extractors in place because the hose is in the way, 2. the hose would be touching the extractors if I put them in place and the heat would more than likely wreck it.
I'll be honest, I don't know what the hose is for. My previous experience is with Falcons and there alternators only have wires coming off them!
Can I just loosen it, turn it slightly? Or can I bent it a bit at the metal part?
Alternator has vacuum pump for brake booster. Undo the banjo fitting and spin the pipe out directly away from the extractors, to give you a bit more clearance too.. just for the heat etc.
It's actually the oil feed for the vacuum pump. It has a locator hanging off the side of it - if you turn it the locater will no longer locate. Not a problem so long as you keep an eye on it. Careful bending the pipe - kinks easily