AOS and what else...

[Cebu]

Thanks for all the input fellas. I did the AOS replacement a couple nights ago. Everything went fine. I don't see how it could be done from only above the engine cabin. I ended up taking off my rear right wheel so I could gain more access. The car was on a lift so not too much discomfort removing the part.

Here's the kicker... purchased the cable clamp plier tool to remove the hose clamp. When I looked at it was a standard clamp with a slot screw. It looks like the AOS had already been replaced at some point. I didn't have to use the longer new hose.

My car would occasionally have a puff of smoke on start up and I thought I'd be proactive replacing the AOS. I'll see in the next few days if any oil residue still lingering in the intake side.

My car has around 89k. Do you think two AOS could have gone bad during that mileage duration?

Thanks again, this forum gives me the insight and gumption to tackle the job myself.