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[vubaru]

I'm not above saying that this is a bit over my head I think, I missed where Driver01 said the purge valve is "under the intake runner," lol. I'm not sure yet how I get there (take off intake manifold or try to get at it from under car after taking splashguard off?), so I'm going to hold off until I get some guidance. I could be totally missing something, but I don't see a way to reach under that area on Driver01's photo.

Called John and left a message, am going to create a ticket and hang tight for now.

[King Tut]

The purge valve is mounted on the rear driver side of the intake manifold. You will find a 10 or 12 mm head bolt that attaches it to the back of the intake manifold. It is not very easy to access with the manifold installed as it actually sits underneath the manifold and the vacuum lines that go to it attach to the bottom of the manifold.

[vubaru]

Originally Posted by King Tut

The purge valve is mounted on the rear driver side of the intake manifold. You will find a 10 or 12 mm head bolt that attaches it to the back of the intake manifold. It is not very easy to access with the manifold installed as it actually sits underneath the manifold and the vacuum lines that go to it attach to the bottom of the manifold.

Had this feeling, so the intake manifold will likely have to be removed?

[King Tut]

I think all you have to do is reach under and unplug the sensor. I think you can do that without removing the manifold.

[vubaru]

Originally Posted by King Tut

I think all you have to do is reach under and unplug the sensor. I think you can do that without removing the manifold.

If you can do that, and all that is required is jacking up the car and removing the plastic splashguard, then that should be doable. I'm waiting for confirmation from JV and just a quick walkthrough before I start, still planning on taking pictures etc.

Edit: Just spoke with JV, apparently this can be done without jacking up the engine or taking the intake manifold off and it's a lot easier than I'm making it, although the plumbing for my turbo kit may affect the accessibility of vacuum lines. I'm going to give it a shot after work today and take some photos.

[vubaru]

OK, I think I figured this thing out, kinda. JV filled me in and gave me a diagram of the EBCS plumbing for the vacuum lines. You will need to buy extra vacuum lines as part of this install. Here are some photos.

The first is an overview of the engine for orientation purposes. The second is found directly underneath the intake runner closest to the driver. You have to really put your head down in there to see it.

As you can see, under that intake runner there will be a light blue connector which you will disconnect from another wiring connector and hook that blue connector to the wiring port on the EBCS, which you will likely have to mount.

Then, you have to run your vacuum lines per John's diagram. I'm a novice so I don't know if I'm up to that part.

[Silverdub]

@vubaru so is it hooked up? Did you run 2 or 3 hoses to the EBCS?

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by Silverdub

@vubaru so is it hooked up? Did you run 2 or 3 hoses to the EBCS?

I'm sorry to keep answering, just trying to help I think he never got around hooking it up...

Originally Posted by vubaru

Bad news. It's the end of a long road. I'm sorry to say that the dealer is refusing to warranty the car in its current state. The ECU keeps clearing the P0014 and P0017 DTC's but the dealer finally was able to read them and verified the problem.

The dealer reports that the OCV that failed has a pulley that is not operating correctly and needs replacemenet, but it is under the valve cover and access is blocked by turbo hardware (I believe is is blocked by lines but I'm not 100% sure on the location yet.) So the dealer says I need to have the turbo kit uninstalled for them to warranty the car.

As I don't have the funds to uninstall and reinstall turbo kits ad infinitum, I'm going to have WORKS uninstall the kit, part it out, part out the car, and trade it in.

It's been fun! If anyone wants a slightly used AVO turbo kit, full engine back exhaust in good condition, VOLK TE37SL's in mag blue/staggered fitment, etc., send me a PM!

Looks like I will be trading the car in once it is back in stock form and warrantied, probably for a STi.

Mark

[Silverdub]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

I'm sorry to keep answering, just trying to help I think he never got around hooking it up...

No no thats good keep postin!!! Sorry about our buddys bad lick, i wish i was local i would sort it out for him!