Guys,

I replaced my gasket last night, without any issues. I did not disconnect any of the lines, but simply took it off, cleaned surfaces and replaced gasket. Today i started the car up, and it felt a little harsh. There are no more leaks, good as new, but it was a little harsh driving around today.

Any one have an issue of the sort ?

 

What do you mean by harsh ?

 

Driving hard, slow acceleration, delay in shifting. Checked the oil, and it seemed like it was a little high. Drained it completely, and when drained it was black like anything. I had only 30 miles on that oil.

I had put in a synthetic 10w-30 i got, Quaker State defy. I think this oil didnt fit right, because i had been using 10w-40.

I changed the oil, made sure there were no leaks. put back in reg 10w-40. It seems like its driving better. I am not sure if it has anything to do with the relief valve etc.

 

And i noticed that the little hose that is connecting from the oil cooler (the one that connect at the bottom left) seems like its swelled up or so. Anyone seen that before ?

 

guys,

I ended up redoing the job again, and it drove fine the first minute...and then its boggs down.so bad. no clue what it is...no cel.

 

very sluggish on picking up too.