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Man this sounds fun :shrug:

I get a rattling noise, like tin cans in the engine bay, in high 1st and towards 3rd. Is that a sign of chains or guide rails???

Thanx guys. Funny I learned that tall myself 2day as well :scratch: Now it's just finding locations of these components...prices...and figuring if I'll b able 2 do them in d garage, or not. Thank again fellas...will update when appropriate. I have another question concerning the intake, so look 4 that soon.

Sup Guys, been a min...the baby's coming together slowly but surely. (90 G60 w/a 95 VR6 Swap) BUT, heres the current issue.... Had a hose blow on me the other day. Got her home to find this [ATTACH=CONFIG]66761[/ATTACH] Which was the result of THIS [ATTACH=CONFIG]66765[/ATTACH] So I run to autozone (I kno...it had to get fixed and my only feasable option) and pick up the same fitting brand new and install. After tightening things up, I procede to refill coolant (Yes proper G12 w/distilled water) and test the system for leaks... Now heres where it gets tricky...she's a daily, no more than 25miles a day, if that...So she NEVER gets hot, or should I say above 170 on the dash. (New thermy and housing not 2 long ago) So in turn my fans rarely every turn on. ( I've read the "Definitive Cooling Guide" several times) So as i test, I let her get warm, right around the temp when she blew, about 180, to make sure my fans are actualy working accordingly...Sure enough in my garage....PPPPSSSSHHHHH, SPLASSSSSHHH! [ATTACH=CONFIG]66769[/ATTACH] Which ofcourse is the result of this...again [ATTACH=CONFIG]66773[/ATTACH] Now here's the thing, the left side of the "U" bend in the 1st pic I've replaced already with the same part I've replaced these 2 with, 3/4" double male coupling labeled "Heater Core/Hose Connector", and my assumption is the specific plastic material this is made of is not sufficient for this system, am I correct? and if so there has 2 be a factory dub part right? If anyone has any info or insight it'd be GREATLY appreciated. Thanx for your time fellas.

So finally got her back 2 dude this past Friday. Turned out the gasket he replaced got pinched during installation, got her back and leak is gone :dance: Super happy it wasn't something else. Now on 2 the rest of her!

Thanx hammer, will do. The hesitation has stopped significantly. She did "buck" on me once since I've gotten her back, but only once, in 5th none the less. I indeed plan on tackling the ecu by the end of the week, anything in particular I should know before I disconnect and remove the ecu? Thanx again fellas, U guys have been a GREAT help.

I'd also start w/basics and pull your spark plugs. Amazing what they can tell you just by taking a good look.

Check THIS ish out....So I dropped her off 9AM Last FRI, to the IMPORT PROFESSIONAL here in Clermont FL, located off Old 50 toward 27, little industrial park place. SO she wound up staying over the weekend due to 1, him not getting to the car on FRI and 2, not being there SAT. SO Mon passes, Tues comes, 5pm I call and he says, "Oh the part got here late", long story short I get her WED round 4pm.... Now when I dropped her off I told him he's looking for an obvious oil leak coming from above Oil Filter Housing. He did call Mon and confirm it was the Gasket for the housing where it mounts to the block. I'm like fkn awsome, handle it. He also points out that my oil pan had some oil on it and recommended it also be replaced (with the leak, oil has been traveling down and back the whole under carriage of the car)...for both the Oil Filter housing gasket and Oil pan replacement he quoted me 400 bones...LOL (This figure 8 gasket is on ECS for 8 bucks). I told him not to worry bout the pan (doin that ish in the garage) and just do the Oil Filter housing gasket, which was a total of 170 (His price for firgure 8 gasket $22). Now I pick her up, park her and throw the faithful cardboard under her. Handle biz @ home, ready for work (work overnights) pull the cardboard from under her, AND FKN OIL! Just bout as much as last time...WTF...think Ima call him 2morrow?... in the meanwhile I'ma take a peak early this morning, mostly after I drop my kid 2 school...All in all I'm happy I got her back...but man I'm let down

Update...swapped fuel filter and repaired awkwardly fastened coolant hose. Took a long hard look @ the leak and surrounding areas, decifering my course of action if possible, and opted to take her the mechanic :shrug: After debating long and hard, it just made sense considering I did not have any appropiate parts 4 replacement if and when I started tearing in2 her. The leak as said previously has gotten worse, and just couldnt wait any longer. Really wish I had the tools and a parts warehouse around the corner so I could do it all myself...but sometimes you got 2 do what you got 2 do. Update when I get her back, we'll see if it was indeed the Oil pressure sensor, or cooler...

U guys rock. Gona check on that artice and try 2 take a look @ the top of that housing ASAP!

Totally understand! But with the things I checked as suggested above, MAF, ICV etc, not much real tinkering. Just a good visual inspection, some touching and feeling and a little trial and error is all it takes. 4 instance the MAF test suggested above is very simple and conclusive in my opinion. The 1 think I was scared 2 mess with myself was the ECU. Being I have a swap and all rewired I was and am still tentative on doing that, but after a good inspection and seeing how it was fastened (it was literally floating around its general location, I did get it fastened much more securely) I plan on tackling that this weekend.

Good stuff...I've been having the same issue. Believe it's been my water pump being there's been a lot of moisture build up on that side of the engine, accumulating a lot of grime. @ first I thought it was the power steering pulley; after looking down the side watching the pulleys it was the only one that seemed to be a bit "wobbly" during rotation. My belt looks great and feels fairly secure, but too tight or a little too loose I wouldn’t kno, so I'm most deff check the tension on the belt asap...

Update... Had some time the other morning and gave her a good look over. All really looked well concerning primary problem, found some others >:-/ Long story short - 1.I did get a new driver side fender on her :-D 2.Found a BADLY corroded fuel line, unable to replace @ the moment but addressed for the time being and 3.Temporarily fixed a problem with a rattling exhaust. *Found that the Oil Leak I've had coming from the Oil Filter Housing has become significantly worse, also showing signs of possibly coming from Above the top metal side of the oil filter housing* Strangely, when I addressed the bad fuel line I found, temporarily duck taping it (on a budget U kno?) my Hesitation/Stutter seems to have subsided greatly, along with idling calming back 2 a norm. I'm kind of confused 2 what's exactly going on, but I must say regardless of any or all problems existing, I LOVE driving her, and especially LOVE working on her. I plan to change her fuel filter and spark plugs this coming weekend, much needed after taking a peak, and quite honestly should of been done after purchase. I'll let you guys know how all goes soon, again thanx for the advice and suggestions.

Update! MAF is good. I'm having trouble locating the LAMBDA sensor, where is this located? Didn't get 2 do everything I wanted so another day. Also, would disconnecting the battery play a role in this issue? Thanx again 4 your input fellas, GREATLY appreciated!

That's wasup fellas, thank you very much for your feedback and info. I'm bout to get under her now and tinker, check all the above best I can. I'll get back asap wit an update!