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Looks good! Dumb question on my end, what are those connectors going to connect to? I had some come in the kit I got, but nothing to attach too. I assume quick release?

Don't worry about the throttle. Just go about the testing as people have suggested. No reason to make it more complicated.

Over thinking it. You can pressure test through the inlet and also the smaller line coming off the BPV. Some people recommend capping the vac lines off the inlet, but you are wanting to see if any of those are leaking as well, so I wouldn't bother. I've found my leaky intake manifold gaskets using this method.

Bullet proof, epoxy it up or time for a new one.

Pull the inlet from the lid, plug with epoxy and move to the side/bottom of the can. Or if there is a way to extend the inlet line to get it towards the bottom of the can.

The preassembled won't have enough pressure to push through the system. I have one and it just has enough of a "fan" or whatever to get the smoke out of the front and fill a room. You need at least a couple of psi to get into the system. No home depot or lowes or similar around you? I got a paint can for a few $$, hose/tip kit for my air compressor $6 and some epoxy $4. It will take maybe 20 - 30 min to make, just need to plan it out and make 2 holes (I did one on each side of the can, one low, one high) add the hose, epoxy and screw into the compressor.

Many types of fuel can be used in a smoker as long as they are natural and uncontaminated with harmful substances. These fuels include hessian, burlap, pine needles, corrugated cardboard, paper egg cartons, and rotten or punky wood. Some beekeeping supply sources also sell commercial fuels like pulped paper and compressed cotton. The fuel in the smoker's burner smoulders slowly because there is only a small amount of oxygen inside, until a squeeze of the bellows provides a blast of fresh air. In this way the fuel is used more sparingly than in an open pan, and one load of fuel may last for several hours, or even days (if it is extinguished and rekindled again later). To calm the bees, the smoke must not be hot. Burlap was the most common that I have heard of. Might be a good material for our smoke testers. I was using cotton shirt with mineral oil, works so-so.

^ Pretty much what he said. I would go with mineral oil vs the lighter fluid though. I would like to find a larger can with a screw on top, as I've blown the top off my paint can a few times already. Just for some visuals http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=274418 Edit: STICKY THIS THREAD!

I'll look at the raxles next time. I'm running the surtrack (non reman) from rock auto. Feels same as oem. I did have an aftermarket axle put on a Jetta I owned year ago and it was noisy and vibrated as mentioned above. Made the repair shop install an OEM and no probs.

ClimberD DIY. Finally found it. I guess pull one of the cooler lines and go through the gears to flush it out. I only have 35k on my 3.6, so a few drain and should be enough. Though I would like to get out as much as possible... http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/diy-5eat-atf-flush-197248.html

Good luck! Just a boost leak tester and soapy water should get you started.

I've seen some posts about turning on the car after draining and going through the gears a few times to get some additional fluid out. Any idea if that applies to the 5EAT as well?

Let's not give up so easy. Especially being stage 2 you really need to monitor and fix these issues. Before I bought this "project" car I only ever changed fluids in a car. Now I'm replacing gaskets, lines, fluids, axles, etc... just from the help on this forum. I don't bother plugging the lines and have found numerous leaks. Dont' go crazy with the pressure and you'll be fine. I found my TGV was leaking where the senor is on the 05/06 (blocked on 07+) from a smoke tester I made, only needed a few PSI to get it to leak. I'd say use your boost tester again, get a spray bottle with soapy water and hit all the main leaky spots with that, then pressure the system. 5 - 10 PSI shouldn't hurt anything. You could do the cheap test method. Plug up the intake with your boost tester or a pint paint can, pull the smaller line off the BPV/BOV and blow into with lung power. See if you can hear any leaks or if it holds pressure. The TGV gaskets are a weak point, the older ones are smaller and get very hard, so they allow leaks at cold temps/idle. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/diy-rough-idle-cold-start-cold-temps-lgt-07-09-155325.html The intake manifold will take some time to get up to replace the gaskets. I followed that thread and used gasket picks to get everything situated. Now people say taking the TGV and Manifold in one piece is the easiest way to get that off, so that can be another option.

I've never got the carb cleaner trick to work. Just make a DIY boost leak tester - it's like $5 - $8 in parts from home depot. A few things. Have you replaced your Intake Manifold to TGV gaskets? The gasket in the throttlebody is very easy to replace. Need to remove intercooler and you can see and easily access the bolts that hold the TB. Just remove the 2 or 3 bolt, pull it open and put in the new gasket. The tubo inlet gets oily after many miles. I had to replace mine (hole under the clamp) around 60k miles or so.

89 posts, seller and been on here a few years. Shouldn't be a noob any more. Might want to add your car info. 4 - 5 quarts should come out. You should have a drain plug. It's pretty easy to change. Check the dipstick first to make sure you are full. Drain the old fluid, make sure to catch the old ATF in a container with measurements (that way you know how much to put back in). Put plug back in and fill up the tranny fluid with the same amount that came out (make sure it's not the diff you are pouring it into). You'll probably want a nice LONG funnel to get down to the fill hole. Drive it a bit, check the level, top off if needed. Don't bother with the filter, supposed to be lifetime.

Not sure if Rice or Kraut https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/5502304876.html

And just bought it to boot!

Better?

fixed

Sad, I see this every day, but usually car store parts, Walmart spinners, or if they are lucky there were able to steal a more expensive set.

I saw this as well. IPT valve body mod. MSprank lost a tranny with this mod I do believe.

Finally got the actual recall notice in the mail. Glad the stealer isn't open on the weekends.

and I should mention I am butting in haha

Sorry didn't mean to bust into your conversation. I kinda figured as I always see something new/different between the 05/06 and the 07+ every time I read through various posts.