Alldata online is showing 22.3 hrs to R&R engine. So, must have been quoted to insurance that engine removal was necessary. Whether or not when it came down to doing the repair it was necessary is another story.
If only someone could have led you in detail to check the wiring to that coolant flow valve under the intake you wouldnt have had to waste your time filling coolant, driving... bleeding procedure, driving..... lol
Glad you got it fixed
Since the CEL came on immediately on start up, would lead me to believe there could be rodent damage to wiring. The coolant control valve and coolant temp sensor are both located under your intake manifold and is a great place for rodents to seek shelter. Also with driving for a bit then getting...
Interesting, did not know this was possible. Are you enabling all monitors to run? Including cat monitor? In Missouri if one monitor that is required shows unsupported it will fail.
I don't disagree with what your saying, and you still could be correct, but I asked DAW this several times and they were persistent on saying it would fit. I do question they are correct.
Let's entertain that they are correct and the oem slip joint style inlet, with o-ring that seals inside the...
For what it's worth, I emailed DAW regarding the oem inlet since their website states: "......installs exactly like Oem, while retaining all Oem hardware". DAW response below.
It may not seem like a big deal to some but for those of us that live in a state and county requiring emissions...