Well thanks to this forum.
I removed the intake manifold. Well almost. I couldn't get the back loose. I had it broken down enough to replace all 3 coil packs and plugs. I replaced both intake gaskets. I then replaced the imt rings to the new blue. Then I replaced the cabin filter while I was there. What I.couldn't find was the small elbow hose that is notorious. I bought the part years ago. I guess Ill repeated this at some point to replace. When I first started the car it ran like junk. But I found a hose in the back of the engine that I forgot to connect. I was freaking out and ready to have it towed. Lol! when I removed the manifold a coolant hose than runs from the resevoir tank to the upper radiator hose was broken at the "t". So I replaced that as well. Long story short. She's purring like a kitten with a big cat ready to jump out! Thanks again guys!

 

Which engine does your car have? What year is it?

 

Doesn't really apply. He's just letting everyone know that his DIY was successful.

 

It matters to me! I just replaced all my spark plugs and coil packs and my engine ran like crap afterward too. I just want to make sure he has the same engine and a similar year car as me so I can use his info on how he fixed his problem.

If he has a V8 or a 2000-2002 model car then I'll know to ignore his experience and keep looking for a cure.

 

carry on then.

 

EZRider800, he has a 3.0 due to it having intake manifold runner o-rings. The V-8's don't have this feature/design.

 

Thanks for clarifying that. I also have a V6. Please see my other post if you can help!

 

V6 3.0 2000 91300 miles. Are you getting any codes? Check. Jagrepair.com. there are all kinds of DIY info out there. most has been copied from this forum.

 

Thanks for the tip!