whats this thing

[renegade32]

on my new to me 2003 conquest 8x8 which is low hours (150) and quite ok is this housing on the side of the motor that has been chopped into - patched and then chopped into much larger again. it wraps around the spinning screen thing on the right side of the motor from the drivers point of view and is empty. it seems to be an air port of some sort. anyone know if this is important part or not. regards - glenn

[DanDANthefisherman]

1992 -2002 Conquest Parts Manuals

[DanDANthefisherman]

I have these if you think they might help.

[JoeMeg]

It sounds as though you are describing the cooling air intake for your engine. Yes,this is a very important part of your machine.

[renegade32]

hi and thank you all for the replies - i will put the housing back on.