I took off my intake elbow a few days ago, because I was going to take my injectors out to get cleaned. Anyways, I wanted to drive the car today, so I put the elbow back on. I was busy, so I never got further than that.

Anyways, I started the car up and it idles like ****. Blows smoke and dosen't rev very well. I've driven the car a total of 3 times since I've got it, the last was on friday to just get some gas, and it's been parked since then. There is no reason for any seals to go in the car... none whatsoever.

I'm having trouble remembering if I unplugged anything else when I took of the elbow. Is there anything in that vicinity of the engine that could cause this problem?

 

Check the hose leading to the MAP sensor.

The MAP sensor is bolted to the firewall, just behind the elbow. There is a hose running from the bottom of the sensor to the back of the UIM. If this hose is not attached, your car will run like it's blown.

 

Also make sure you reconnected the black hose (approx 3/4" I.D.) that plugs into a large nipple on the fire wall side of the elbow near the throttle body.

 

HAHA! well, I went to take a look at the MAP sensor and the hose broke!

I really need to do some silicon hoses on this car, that's the 5th hose I've broken in the 2 weeks I've owned the car.

I thought it was the map sensor, but I only checked the electrical connection and not the hose.

Anyways, I'm happy. Thanks for the help.