Forget what reason for open at back?
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Forget what reason for open at back?
I think it had something to do with "breathing". Not sure. I have seen other threads where it was done completely around it.I won't pretend to know but I would think it would let water off the knock sensor rubber seal if any gets in the well that the RTV makes.
EDIT: it's in the TSB: https://www.tsbsearch.com/Chevrolet/02-06-04-023A
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