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Have the parts all coming in tomorrow. Thermostat, wires, plugs, and I'll have to spring for the G12 coolant as we have green anti freeze in the jugger. It's parked in our "Barn" we use to work on cars and such. And from the looks of the hoses to the radiator? Those are getting replaced, as this is the first time in a LONG time I've come across hoses that felt like a whimpy sponge when I compressed them with my thumb. (Heck the hose from the thermostat feels like I can put my finger through it)
Need an opinion on this.
We've been tripping that P0420 code. Now I do not have a live data tool to monitor fuel trims yet. (Need to wait until I get the tax refund to purchase either the VCDS-Lite full, or a new scan tool for OBD2)
Now the intake manifold where it bolts together? Just looks suspect. Kinda like it's got an issue with the gasket. I'm concerned that it may be letting unaccounted for air into the system.
We didn't have any "spray" to use for testing to see if the idle changes like we would normally use for a vacuum leak. (the can was frozen--it was about 18'f outside and in the barn)
Anyone want to chime in and let me know their feelings on it? Granted changing out the gasket and pulling the intake upper section would make doing the spark plugs easier
S-
Have the parts all coming in tomorrow. Thermostat, wires, plugs, and I'll have to spring for the G12 coolant as we have green anti freeze in the jugger. It's parked in our "Barn" we use to work on cars and such. And from the looks of the hoses to the radiator? Those are getting replaced, as this is the first time in a LONG time I've come across hoses that felt like a whimpy sponge when I compressed them with my thumb. (Heck the hose from the thermostat feels like I can put my finger through it)
Need an opinion on this.

We've been tripping that P0420 code. Now I do not have a live data tool to monitor fuel trims yet. (Need to wait until I get the tax refund to purchase either the VCDS-Lite full, or a new scan tool for OBD2)
Now the intake manifold where it bolts together? Just looks suspect. Kinda like it's got an issue with the gasket. I'm concerned that it may be letting unaccounted for air into the system.
We didn't have any "spray" to use for testing to see if the idle changes like we would normally use for a vacuum leak. (the can was frozen--it was about 18'f outside and in the barn)
Anyone want to chime in and let me know their feelings on it? Granted changing out the gasket and pulling the intake upper section would make doing the spark plugs easier
S-