Vacuum elbow replacement

[Sikkinixx]

Ok, so my wagon started idling rough and had lost most of its power. After some investigation, I found the vacuum elbow off the intake manifold was cracked. I tried taping it, but it was too far gone.
I sourced a replacement part and put it on when it arrived in the mail. Took it for a spin......beautiful The next day, jumped in to go up the road, and as soon as I started it, rough idle and loss of power!?? Checked the elbow was still in place, which it was, restarted it, STILL missing. That afternoon, drove it again and it ran fine.
If anyone could give me a clue as to what might be causing the issue to reappear, I would be extremely grateful.

 

[ant797]

Maybe your maf got some dirt in it when you had a cracked elbow clean maf some contact cleaner

 

[Sikkinixx]

Maybe your maf got some dirt in it when you had a cracked elbow clean maf some contact cleaner

Just checked the maf and the wires look pretty clean. Maybe some slight discoloration, but no gunk.
Would disconnecting the battery perhaps reset the computer? Or is there something else I can check?

 

[ant797]

Scan for codes if you havnt

 

[Fu Manchu]

Disconnecting the battery won’t reset the computer as many believe.

 

[Sikkinixx]

Scan for codes if you havnt

Yeah, think I'm gonna have to get an OBD2 scanner. I noticed when I pulled the maf sensor out, there was a gasket behind it that looked pretty ratty. Could that possibly make a difference? I can also hear like an air leak sound when it's running!? Just can't seem to locate it

 

[Sikkinixx]

Disconnecting the battery won’t reset the computer as many believe.

Didn't think so, but had to ask

 

[ant797]

Yeah, think I'm gonna have to get an OBD2 scanner. I noticed when I pulled the maf sensor out, there was a gasket behind it that looked pretty ratty. Could that possibly make a difference? I can also hear like an air leak sound when it's running!? Just can't seem to locate it

You know what to do then check for vacuum leaks i also noticed the pcv valve connects in a few places around the top one too elbow hose looks like it come out easy

 

[Fu Manchu]

Those hoses/pipes are still available new. Not expensive and would be on par with the cost of rubber hose and adaptors.

 

[Sikkinixx]

Those hoses/pipes are still available new. Not expensive and would be on par with the cost of rubber hose and adaptors.

I got another elbow for $18.50 from eBay. Ordered Friday, received it Monday.