97 mustang gt, does the tubular bar in the engine bay above the engine serve a purpose? Or just cosmetics. Having an issue fiting my new thorttle body and intake. ( clearance issue)
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does the tubular bar in the engine bay above the engine serve a purpose? Or just cosmetics. Having an issue fiting my new thorttle body and intake, the bar press against the rubber connector for my intake.(clearance issue)
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Nothing really “cosmetic” about the strut tower reinforcement bar - it needs to be in place - how about adding shims underneath the mounting points to ‘raise the bar’ enough to provide the necessary clearance..
Aftermarket replacements also available.