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ron123 · 03-25-2016, 07:15 PM

While cleaning under the LS3 engine beauty cover I found a plastic stanchion on the wire loom
that was not in the proper place - delivered from factory like this:

I lifted bracket up- here is how the plastic bracket looks from a better angle.
This is near the left fuel rail (from driver's seat position).
Standing at the front of the car pointing the camera back toward the engine when snapping the picture.

I've browsed Google at pics of the Camaro LS3 near fuel rail but did not stumble on one that shows how this bracket should be placed. Looks like it is suppose to snap on to a fuel rail at some point for wire harness support. The top of the bracket can swivel around 360 degrees. The swivel joint is right near the lower end where it is clamped on to the wire loom in 2nd pic.
Anyone know how this is suppose to be configured?

For now I am leaving the cover off the engine.

Matt8892 · 03-25-2016, 07:57 PM

I doubt it will interfere with anything as is. So long as it doesn't sit on anything hot (which) is doesn't look like it will.

two_wheel_mayhem · 03-25-2016, 08:03 PM

I think that is it's intended purpose, although the execution doesn't look well thought out.

KTJ20141LE · 03-25-2016, 08:14 PM

Here it is in place

ron123 · 03-25-2016, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KTJ20141LE

Here it is in place

Thanks KTJ20141LE!!! Your engine photo is exactly what was needed. I'll go snap it on the fuel rail in that location.
That configuration will lift up the wire about 2 inches above the fuel rail area and make gap larger.
Ron

03-25-2016, 07:15 PM	#1
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	Under engine beauty cover found a part out of place While cleaning under the LS3 engine beauty cover I found a plastic stanchion on the wire loom that was not in the proper place - delivered from factory like this: I lifted bracket up- here is how the plastic bracket looks from a better angle. This is near the left fuel rail (from driver's seat position). Standing at the front of the car pointing the camera back toward the engine when snapping the picture. I've browsed Google at pics of the Camaro LS3 near fuel rail but did not stumble on one that shows how this bracket should be placed. Looks like it is suppose to snap on to a fuel rail at some point for wire harness support. The top of the bracket can swivel around 360 degrees. The swivel joint is right near the lower end where it is clamped on to the wire loom in 2nd pic. Anyone know how this is suppose to be configured? For now I am leaving the cover off the engine. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package. Last edited by ron123; 03-25-2016 at 07:32 PM.

03-25-2016, 08:03 PM	#3
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	I think that is it's intended purpose, although the execution doesn't look well thought out. __________________ No dog in this fight anymore. 5th Gen owner 2009-2016.

03-25-2016, 08:14 PM	#4
KTJ20141LE Drives: 2014 2SS/RS/1LE/ All Options Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 43	Here it is in place Attached Images

03-25-2016, 07:57 PM	#2
Matt8892 Drives: 2010 2ss RS. White (RIP) 2012 LS3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 484	I doubt it will interfere with anything as is. So long as it doesn't sit on anything hot (which) is doesn't look like it will.