diff --git a/cake/libs/model/datasources/dbo/dbo_oracle.php b/cake/libs/model/datasources/dbo/dbo_oracle.php
index 7140089dc..c1ab7271b 100644
--- a/cake/libs/model/datasources/dbo/dbo_oracle.php
+++ b/cake/libs/model/datasources/dbo/dbo_oracle.php
@@ -61,19 +61,7 @@ class DboOracle extends DboSource {
  * @var boolean
  */
 	var $__transactionStarted = false;
-/**
- * Base configuration settings for MySQL driver
- *
- * @var array
- */
-	var $_baseConfig = array(
-		'persistent' => true,
-		'host' => 'localhost',
-		'login' => 'sysdba',
-		'password' => '',
-		'database' => 'cake',
-		'connect' => 'ociplogon'
-	);
+
 /**
  * Enter description here...
  *