actually, you should notice an increase in economy now that air can flow properly!
no more uneven burns, and the overall fuel use should drop!
better performance does not often equal low economy... it's all about how much fuel is needed to heat the available air to push the wheels... more air, better economy. the kick in the pants is a bonus!

oh, it's usually preferred to keep solutions within the original thread, not start a new one with the solution...
I fixed it.

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!