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I have a 2002 Ford Ranger XLT 2.3L.
Today's project was simple: replace the Valve Cover Gasket, the Intake Manifold Gasket, and the Spark Plugs.
Known screwups: Accidentally swapped two Valve Cover Screws (upper thread with nut screw switched with bolt screw) and only cleaned the gasket ridges on the Valve Cover and Intake Manifold (did not clean their sister locations on the engine).
Current Issue: Rough start, rougher idle, lots of shaking and sputtering, dies abruptly, slightly eased when gas pedal pumped, No Check Engine Light, no extra parts, all connections (electrical , vacuum, bolt) appear to be correctly connected.
My theory: I have a massive vacuum leak. Can anyone assist me?
Today's project was simple: replace the Valve Cover Gasket, the Intake Manifold Gasket, and the Spark Plugs.
Known screwups: Accidentally swapped two Valve Cover Screws (upper thread with nut screw switched with bolt screw) and only cleaned the gasket ridges on the Valve Cover and Intake Manifold (did not clean their sister locations on the engine).
Current Issue: Rough start, rougher idle, lots of shaking and sputtering, dies abruptly, slightly eased when gas pedal pumped, No Check Engine Light, no extra parts, all connections (electrical , vacuum, bolt) appear to be correctly connected.
My theory: I have a massive vacuum leak. Can anyone assist me?
