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Nifty - I was reading some posts that suggested -10AN fittings can just be threaded into the rubber valve cover grommets so I guess the trick does work nicely. Although after more reading (I need to replace/delete the lower intake manifold line in my car since it's leaking) there were several...

Thanks - sounds like I'll pull it in 1 piece then ... doesn't seem as bad as I was thinking it would be. I'm sure I could benefit from an intercooler cleaning, but I don't beat on the car hard (I'm still on the original clutch, haha) so it probably isn't worth it opening up that can of worms.

Tempting ... the less parts I have to undo at almost 300k miles the better my chance of success. Are there any tricks to make manifold+blower removal easier, like attach an engine hoist to this and that point and use that to lift it up? I'm not weak by any means - I've been lifting weights...

That radium piece is an o-ring threaded ... did you just jam it into the PCV valve cover grommet? (I'm surprised that would seal.....)

Parts cannon failed - MAF sensor, O2s, evap valve, pcv o-rings on valve covers all did nothing - so I brought it to a shop. Took them 5 minutes to find with a smoke machine - it was the hose under the intake manifold - note to self, if you suspect a vacuum leak just bring it to a shop that has...

If you plug the lower intake manifold, won't oil start to pool inside it versus being drawn through pcv system? Just trying to think of any downsides, like needing to remove the lower intake manifold to clean it out periodically?

So basically it goes valve cover -> catch can -> blower if you plug up the lower intake manifold hose? Also, in this configuration shouldn't it be a solid (unvented) catch can?

I like that idea more than taking off the manifold since it's easier, haha. I had assumed that if that valve were leaking/etc. an error code would have been thrown

My handheld and SCT and HP Tuners all say no codes (and no check engine light). I would periodically get a code though when it's like -40*C outside and I lug the engine .... I think the STFT would go up for a split second to like +20 (normally around +/- 5) and since the LTFT would be sitting...

Is there any way the hose can be checked without lifting the intake?

I replaced my charcoal cannister so now i can fill my gas tank normally again. Purchased a used 03/04 MAF sensor and 2 new O2s to install. If these parts don't fix the issue (normal STFT all the time, normal LTFT when accelerating, high LTFT when idling/coasting) are there any other parts i...

Welcome to multi-piece rim ownership. They're like ITBs The happiest day in your life is when you unbox them and see them. The next happiest is when you re-box them and re-sell them, haha :/

I'm not familiar with the design of the CCWs but I've never applied sealent on that mating surface ..... you're only supposed to bolt the barrels together then seal on the outside surface. Not saying you don't with CCWs, but given OP didn't find any silicone there I don't think you need it...

I hate multi-piece wheels ... such a pain because of potential for leaks. Assuming it's sealed using silicone and not an o-ring gasket, you want to use Dow Corning 832. Split the wheel apart. Thoroughly clean the mating surface of all old silicone. Bolt the wheel back together loosely. Run...

the rattling noise is from inside the cats - whenever I remove the x-pipe and shake it around I can hear stuff rattling inside the cats ..... but it's been doing that for 100k and hasn't gotten worse so I figured just a little bit broken, not fully broken/clogged up but I am running more boost...

Could partially clogged cats cause exhaust to back up at lower RPM to give a false lean, and then when you get on it the exhaust velocity pushes through the partial clog? (nb: i've got rear 02s turned off) I've got a magnaflow catted x; for the last 100k on startup it makes a rattling noise and...

Finally got around to changing the blower oil today. Pretty straightforward - drain bolt just popped out (I was concerned that after almost 300k it would be seized in there, but it wasn't); jacked the front of the car up so nothing would come out so I could measure accurately and sucked out...

yeaaaa, I'm thinking I don't want to try to remove O2s that have been in there that long unless I absolutely have to :) If the O2s were starting to get fouled wouldn't that throw off the ST as well?

At idle and driving my STFT seem about right - they range from +/- 5%. Every once in a while when stopped for a while it creeps up to +15%, but most times remain in +/- 5%. At idle my LTFT is 25%. If I give it moderate throttle (quarter to half) and go 1 through 4, LTFT drops to around +2-3%...

I have LTs, off-road H and Corsa extremes - sounds really good and no drone at cruise. Love it. I originally had Magnaflow's competition straight pipes and OMG that was horrible - sounded like a bleeting sheep at low RPM and horrendous drone.

You can find that hose periodically on ebay as NOS from various Ford vendors. Supply tends to pop up once every 3-4 months. I couldn't find one when I replaced my crossover tube so I went with Cobra Engineering's setup. Was pretty straightforward to install. I would do it again. Btw, most...

How much supercharger fluid should the OEM Eaton take - I've read posts anywhere from 6oz to 10oz, with the average being 8oz (which is what I think it should be, but the manual supplement doesn't say anything on it). I have ~275k miles on it so I figure I should change it, but I've been...

I know Sigala gets a lot of hate here, but I replaced my rear quarter panels, front/rear windshield mouldings and doors with their carbon fiber pieces (because mine have almost 300k and were rusting through) and the bodyshop said they were quality pieces and fit perfectly. Communication gets...

Removing that bolt is scary - the first time I did it I swore something was going to break too (and the loud bang it makes when it breaks loose sure doesn't help!) I can't begin to fathom how much torque that bolt is under - I have a 5ft long 3/4'' breaker bar for removing centerlock nuts on...

I once removed it, changed the inner belt, routed the inner belt wrong; started it up and the belt shredded within 5 seconds. So I figured, oh well, at least the removal would be easy since the engine only ran for like 5 seconds. Nope .... that damn bolt was just as difficult as when the...