2002 ssei concerned after intake gasket install

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2002firemist
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2002 ssei concerned after intake gasket install

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Ok I have a 2002 ssei I just had the upper and lower intake gaskets put on a new water pump and thermostat I get it back now the supercharger doesn't make any sound it's been difficult starting after I shut it off a couple times and it's idle real rough any suggestions
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Re: 2002 ssei concerned after intake gasket install

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Take it back to where the work was done and have them look at it.
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Re: 2002 ssei concerned after intake gasket install

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RJolly87 wrote:Take it back to where the work was done and have them look at it.
Agreed. Looks like they need to reassess.
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2002firemist
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Re: 2002 ssei concerned after intake gasket install

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I think I have narrowed it down to the supercharger bypass valve actuator I'll get back to confirm
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