What is this??

[brodon]

Thanks, but I'm serious about no one able to tell me what it was, including O'Reilly and NPD.. . . . and I've never seen one in the engine compartment, and I'm 76: )

[Andy4639]

Originally Posted by brodon

Thanks, but I'm serious about no one able to tell me what it was, including O'Reilly and NPD.. . . . and I've never seen one in the engine compartment, and I'm 76: )

X2,
They have been a standard item since early 70's on every vehicle produced for the USA. They may look different from model to model but they all have them.

[geezer#99]

Originally Posted by brodon

Thanks, but I'm serious about no one able to tell me what it was, including O'Reilly and NPD.. . . . and I've never seen one in the engine compartment, and I'm 76: )

I’d bet you’ve never seen that ‘710’ cap either!
Every motor has one!

[truckster]

Parts store clerks (they're no longer parts guys) are getting dumber. A few examples:

Walked into NAPA, asked for plugs and wires for my 97 1 ton. Clerk asks, "Is that gas or diesel?"

Same NAPA store, different clerk. I ask for a gasket for a Chevy 12 bolt. She brings me one with 14 bolt holes and says, "I think this is the right one."

O'Reilly: I walk in and ask for a hose (using THEIR part number) for my 97 Z28. Clerk asks, "Is that a Nissan?" When I tell him it's a Chevy he says he's never hear of it.