What's this cable for?

The 19j engine is mounted in a 90, but when looking in the engine bay (from front of vehicle to back) on the right hand side just behind the alternator is, what looks like, an earth cable attached to the block, but the other end isn't attached to anything, was just wondering what is it and what is it meant to be attached to?

Thanks for any advice in advance.

starter but not really needed as its bolted to flywheel housing if short lead

It's only about 6 inches long but isn't the starter on the other side? This cable is behind the alternator but attached to the block.

if its a 19j engine starter is on same side as alternator lh or passenger side of vehicle

Does it work without it?

Yeah it does. Just wondered what it was and whether it was important.

Just had a look under the bonnet of mine. The other end of the cable is bolted to the chassis under the engine mount. If that helps :-/

Yeah I thought that might of been the case. Thanks for the help

It's a earth cable bolt it anywhere onto the chassis that isn't rusty or painted

not that it matters but short cable bolted to middle of block near turbo feed hose is supposed to go to rear bracket on starter,any other has been added