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releese78 · 04-30-2008, 02:47 PM

***UPDATE***

Well, I took your advice...almost.

I checked for vaccum leaks, found none. I did find something very weird though. On the passenger side, coming out of the rear firewall (near the coolant and oil hoses), I see what appears to be a vaccum hose (approx. 1/2 inch outside diameter). This hose has no vaccum and doesnt have any type of fluid coming from it. I looked all over for a place this could possibly go and didnt find any open ports, nor could I tell what it is connected to on the other side. When fully extended, it almost reaches the vent fan, and also has a black "half-moon shaped holder" that probably kept it against the side wall somewhere. Weird?

I think I fixed the driveability issue though! Keeping my fingers crossed! I pulled the MAF again and noticed that the sealant (on the side which holds the rectangle plastic cover in place) to be cracked almost all the way around. Rather than chance it, I purchased a new one, which wasnt cheap since mine is a 98 without e-gas. It's been over a week, approximately 200 miles driven and all seems well. Only time will tell though.

As for the tranny problems, I purchased a filter, gasket and fluid from the dealer, (still waiting for the gasket to arrive, it was backordered) and I'm going to do a service on it. Speaking of gasket, has anyone had any good or bad experiences just using the gasket, or RTV, or a combination of both?

On another note, I've been seriously considering purchasing the ZEINTOP, I've spoken to them on several occasions and although I'm not rich (actually quite the opposite!), I think I'm going to drop the cash to do so. I'll be sure to post pics on here since my car is white and I havent seen one in that color yet. I'm told that it will take approximately 6 weeks for delivery.

One last off-topic question, can Durametric turn on the OBC? or is there any "home tool" which can? I was thinking of buying an inexpensive scanner, and want to kill two birds with one stone.

Thanks again for all of your help and input!

04-30-2008, 02:47 PM	#18
releese78 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 104	*update* *UPDATE* Well, I took your advice...almost. I checked for vaccum leaks, found none. I did find something very weird though. On the passenger side, coming out of the rear firewall (near the coolant and oil hoses), I see what appears to be a vaccum hose (approx. 1/2 inch outside diameter). This hose has no vaccum and doesnt have any type of fluid coming from it. I looked all over for a place this could possibly go and didnt find any open ports, nor could I tell what it is connected to on the other side. When fully extended, it almost reaches the vent fan, and also has a black "half-moon shaped holder" that probably kept it against the side wall somewhere. Weird? I think I fixed the driveability issue though! Keeping my fingers crossed! I pulled the MAF again and noticed that the sealant (on the side which holds the rectangle plastic cover in place) to be cracked almost all the way around. Rather than chance it, I purchased a new one, which wasnt cheap since mine is a 98 without e-gas. It's been over a week, approximately 200 miles driven and all seems well. Only time will tell though. As for the tranny problems, I purchased a filter, gasket and fluid from the dealer, (still waiting for the gasket to arrive, it was backordered) and I'm going to do a service on it. Speaking of gasket, has anyone had any good or bad experiences just using the gasket, or RTV, or a combination of both? On another note, I've been seriously considering purchasing the ZEINTOP, I've spoken to them on several occasions and although I'm not rich (actually quite the opposite!), I think I'm going to drop the cash to do so. I'll be sure to post pics on here since my car is white and I havent seen one in that color yet. I'm told that it will take approximately 6 weeks for delivery. One last off-topic question, can Durametric turn on the OBC? or is there any "home tool" which can? I was thinking of buying an inexpensive scanner, and want to kill two birds with one stone. Thanks again for all of your help and input!