I am removing a non-running 2.5L in a 98 Dakota with another 2.5L engine. The engine being removed has over 300K on it when it died over 3 years ago. Now my son is in need of a vehicle, so I'm going to put a used 2.5L engine in to at least get him back on the road. So I will have many questions as this project progresses. My other vehicle is a '65 Mustang that I have owned since 1980 and have personally done the engine, transmission, and suspension work on that vehicle, so I pretty well know my way around an engine compartment.
I am in the process of removing the wiring and hoses to get the engine ready to remove. So my first question is: What is the name of this part that I have circled in red?
I am in the process of removing the wiring and hoses to get the engine ready to remove. So my first question is: What is the name of this part that I have circled in red?