Kate
Very sorry to hear of your dilemma. I have the exact same model/year, (absolutely love it, and do almost all the work on mine) ?Indeed without checking, that sounds like the proper list I recall for the intake manifold removal- the six of one are for the spark plug/coil slots. ?I’ve done mine 3 times over the years. It’s required for a timing chain job, or removal of ?the trans (for a timing chain job) and they are as a mechanic once said, notorious for leaking oil. As I recall, they wanted $500 for exactly the job your speaking of. (5 years ago- and by the way, coincidentally, I too only had 20 kmi. On my coolant pump- the shortest I’ve had on any). I had him do the water pump, and I now carry a spare. - I don’t like Gaff(?), but it’s a total crap shot on brands/ bathes as Duane has said before. ?( I did the intake myself, but was in the middle of my longest trip so couldn't do the water pump conveniently- don't recall what it ran, but was very reasonable- and a simple job if you have the tools- even on the road-the intake job was not simple, and great care must be made with the M9 bolts at the base of the manifold. ? As to the door panel- that’s very high and not a bad job. ?Your problem most likely is the door jamb wires- there are lots of old links in the forum- I did mine long ago, if you don’t replace the harness, a better long run, cheap choice is splicing the wires with “18g fine stranded silicone insulated” wire. Done right, they will never break again. ?Lastly, yes plastic parts can easily break, and many mechanics have (occasionally me) have it happen-that’s what zip ties and JB Weld are for.
Best of luck and happy trails.
Phil B 2003 EV WE AXK engine 322 kmi
