Super VXer
Talk about luck. After replacing my manifold gaskets my 171 went away. For good I thought. Been gone for a couple months. Started her up yesterday (warm start.... she was running about 30mins previous) and she bogged before wanting to cut out. Gave it some revs to keep it running and BLING.... CEL, 171.
I give up. Explosives might be in order now. The old dog is about to get taken "out back" out of frustration.
Gary Noonan
'01 S/C VX / '18 Forester XT
New Member
Did you use oem gaskets? I just replaced my own after having the dealership replace them for me three times. When I got in there I saw the original gaskets were made of plastic! What crap....
I replaced them with Rock brand gaskets and all is well now. I don't know which brand you used, but I'd like to know.
I'm a bit shocked to know that's the material the oems were made out of.
no wonder they cracked to pieces in a matter of about 1 year...
I have considered making new sets out of solid teflon if I have any more problems.
Super VXer
Well, I replaced my common chamber gasket with oem and still get the light. But what's interesting is that it only idles rough in neutral. In gear it's fine. Any thoughts? Thx
Super VXer
Would it be possible for you to post a link, or more info on these gaskets?Originally Posted by gumby
I'm familiar with Rockauto.com, is that where you bought them?
Thanks, L W
Super VXer
I used OEM on every re-seat. Like I said in another thread, I am ready to whip the welder out and run a bead around the entire thing, heh. Dead tired of this !@#$ now. This last time I torqued at 13lbs and still.... this.
Super VXer
If the gasket is leaking and you spray it with carb cleaner the idle should go up slightly. If it doesn't it may not be the gasket, at all???
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