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that did work it started but its running very rough and says its in etc failsafe mode and it dies if i let it idle

Car is all back together. But won't start. Turns over. Alarm sounded a couple times. I am wondering if it now thinks it's stolen ? I don't have a code reader but am wondering if I need to get one to clear any codes. Thoughts?

no I am a little bit insane so it sounded normal :o) obviously I am not a mechanic and I enjoy learning things the hard way.

Yeah so I am not very smart.... is a disability....but I got heart ! yes it did seem like too much, I thought I had read it in this forum but I must have mis-read. I did follow the sequence hopefully I didn't crack it will see i guess ..... I can now attest that the manifold bolts...

i am using a torque wrench had it set at 89lbs and it snapped two of them... reusing the old ones so i am not sure if that is why or maybe I got the wrong info on the lbs ? I am not real experienced so nothing is a no brainer for me. I found a bolt number under intake mainfold for the 2006...

i have been replacing the cooling system parts and pulled the intake. found my cylinder head temp damaged and replaced it as well . Upon reassembly I broke two intake manifold bolts trying to torque them down...I suspect I was suppose to replace these with new ones... I got the broken ends out...

thanks for the info, I know my thermo housing and cap are new.... I will see about ordering the other plastic parts... 2 more questions if I am not wearing out my welcome. 1). Does the fluid type really matter ? saw someone who said you must use the correct coolant .. seemed a bit silly to me...

P.S. its also been pressure tested

New member so please be kind :o) 2006 LS V8 3.9L engine I am a new member but I have been reading and searching this forum for quite some time looking for solutions for this car. The forum has been very helpful. Overheating seems to be a common issue for this car. Mine started...