oh, no frigging idea what thats for, i know i didnt take anything like that off my car. sorry, i kept forgetting about it. lol today was a long wet day, im not even settled in yet.
It looks like the seal for the MAP sensor.
And at least on the newer 3800's, they just use the rubber thermostat gasket. Won't hurt to use both I suppose. It will only leak with just the rubber one if you don't get all the corrosion out of the groove.
2006 Grand Prix GT S/C 109k - Modded Transgo Shift Kit, Gutted Airbox, Dash Cam, and Inlays. Retros soon to come. 2002 Grand Prix GT N/A 127k - Same as 06 Plus: Trans Cooler, DIY Aux Input, LED lighting, Suspension Upgrades, Tint, Retrofits. Sold.