So my car is having trouble starting and also has decreased gas mileage. The starting problem is I start it and it dies, I have to rev the engine get it in gear and get the car moving and then it works fine. From searches here I'm guessing it's a boost or vacuum leak but I really don't know. Also got a CEL temporarily but went away. I'm going to get the ECU read today at Autozone so I'll post those codes later on. Anyway, checking out my vacuum lines I found a check valve that seemed to come apart very easily. I snapped it back together but not really sure if it's supposed to be like this.

Thanks for the help this site is great.

Not sure how to post pics very well, I added them as attachments.

 

Your car misfires crazy, right??? Fix that asap.

 

Yeah, that's not supposed to do that. Wanna get that replaced.

 

I'm surprised it even ran, mine would die right away.

 

It misfires at start up but once pressure is in the line it runs fine. Anyone know a cheap place to pick up a replacement? Thanks for the replies.

Also do you guys know what part it is I went on ecs and couldn't figure it out. Thanks

 

i think u can even put a simple rubber tube instead.
more info here http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=235106

 

yea i had the same problem just figured it out lookin at this... i used a simple rubber tube like a hose and it works fine but if you want to get the check valve you can go on koperformance.com.......its called a vacuum check valve, its like 27 bucks

 

That happened to me I just put a hose clamp around it and it has held up fine.