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Got it. I may just pick up another gasket off eBay just in case. And yes, stock TB. Thanks

@The Grey Ghost @nota4re Thanks for the suggestions. I did have to replace the MAF sensor many moons ago and haven't had issue with it since. I checked and it's rock solid with the red tab secured. Will get some MAF cleaner tomorrow and give that a shot. Kendall, can the IAC valve be cleaned...

Odd, indeed. I'll certainly check the terminals/connection/ground. Sort of explains some of the symptoms, but not others (i.e. the starting and then dying, remedied by giving it some throttle once I get ignition). Last time I had a bad ground, the dash lights would either be dead or flicker...

It's all very subjective. I have the rear exit header setup Kendall referred to and when I first drove it, I thought "my God, what have I done". 10-11 years on, it's perfect. Actually, sometimes wish it was louder. It's either toned down or I'm just losing my hearing.:D

Encountered a peculiar issue with my '05. Let me say, I'm in no way blaming them, but this started happening immediately after I took my car in to M2K for some routine maintenance and swapping out a battery tray back in January. Drove my car home after getting some gas at a Shell station (not...

Kendall comes through with another fix! Looks like I'll be ordering from you again (over the years, transaxle cooler, Fumoto valve and new hood struts, and of course, the PPI Ryan did on my car 13?? years ago). I've never taken a look at the attachment of the OEM struts. Do happen to have a...

Horrible, horrible news. RIP, Paul

CONTINENTAL Industrial Timing Belt: SilentSync, 16 mm Wd, 8 mm Pitch, 720 mm Lg, 90 Teeth, Nitrile Item 45PL36 Mfr. Model Y-720...

2005, just turned 20k miles. Accessory, supercharger, and oil pump belts all looked pretty good to me. Likely won't get these changed again for looong time.

Update on Rich’s hardline offering. Got an unexpected package today with replacement hoses and clamps. Fortunately have not installed it yet but did check my original line and it’s a bit greasy along with little rubber bits rubbing off with a brush of a finger.

Mercon V is 'fully synthetic' but don't know if that still means it's an 'oil'? Would like to hear from Rich regarding the black tubing ends of his hardline solution. I just received mine yesterday but am now hesitant to install it if the connections are just going to start weeping in a few months.

Well this doesn't sound fun at all😄

Gotcha. Makes sense. What are you using to R&R the top torx bolts on the cover?

Thanks Kendall. Ok, so just remove the tensioner completely before removing the belt and reinstall after the new belt is in. Got it. Like I said, I'm a visual guy. I understand lining up the notch and the line on the tensioner. But without having actually seen where the belt and tensioner are...

Been procrastinating a bit on my next oil change because it's so darned hot this time of year, so I've been accumulating a list of 'while you're out there sweating anyway' things to do (including a battery change that Dr. Frank not-subtly-at all guilted me into as well as Kendall's Fumoto...