Well, Rich hit it
Seems in my frustration, I missed the IPR wire that I thought needed to be removed --and did---then realised it stayed but did not re-connect it

It's hard to remember to post on 2 diff sites that are under the same roof
Got a new problem now ....seems the oil passage at the timing cover flange to oil cooler header burst...right at the flange....and pissed all the vulcan oil out

-mad
Oi VEY!

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Anyone have $4k.........