soundz like someone else may have had a go at it before u.
would explain the crack and stripped threads?
If I'm reading correctly....

 

I believe the new housing you got was for a non-supercharged 3.2.

 

I think you are too smart at times, good call.

 

Funny, the part number came right out of the EPC for my VIN and matched the part number on the part I removed. Oh well. Personally, I think I have Teutonic Paranoia. Of course, that doesn't mean they're not out to get me!

Had a long test drive today under various loads and absolutely (knock, knock) no leaks. Now I think I shall sashay down to the Redneck Riviera for a little day trip. "An' dat's what I likes about d' south..."

And speaking of VINs. Why do people say "VIN number" or "PIN number?" The "N" stands for "number". And if you own an "occasional table", what is it the rest of the time? When you step on the brakes, is your life in foot's hand? If you can "slow up" can you "speed down?" Too many questions, not enough beer.....

 

For you SnowBirds :
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( Bikini's Per Mile )

 

Gawd, I love you man! You hit the nail right on the proverbial head! Gonna leave out about 0200 hrs so I can catch the sunrise. At my age, that is the best! Plus, I'm taking my 17 year old daughter, so...."here comes the sun, doo n doo doo, and I say, it's all right!"

 

And while you're finding the answer to those questions, find out what a regular stition is. I know what a superstition is but I have never encountered a regular stition. Maybe us old guys have too much time to think. Like a good friend tells me, it's not that I'm stupid, I just have bad luck when it comes to thinking. Or as Curly used to say, I was trying to think but nothing happened.