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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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ground strap.

Where does the ground strap in the right rear above the muffler connect to? It's just hanging there on one end.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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Attaches to the support mounting bolt at the right rear.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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Well, that makes 3 people that even know there was a ground strap from the muffler to the body, lol.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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I've seen it there too! What is the purpose of grounding the exhaust?
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 02:53 PM
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There is no point in having it. Mine has been disconnected for however long. But, you don't need. If it bothers you that much, get rid of it.
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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Thanks guys. If it's there, it's probably there for a reason.

Mike
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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Past tense. If it's there, it WAS probably there for a reason.

It's an old, old car. Back then, auto manufacturers did their best to cover their *** and ensure things went smoothly. I asked my rotary tech about the same strap. Y'know what he said? Don't need it. 'Nuff said.
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