Bought a new car - '98 TDI - and I have a couple Qs

[chittychittybangbang]

Yes, internal control memory module is 99% the ecu hose, the link was posted earlier. If this is the problem you don't need a new ECU.

While you're not supposed to use gasket maker on the gasket, maybe a tiny smear will hold it in place and act like glue? You're talking about the paper gasket right? If you're talking about an o-ring, just make sure it's not pinched or twisted.

[soncasey]

I will try to get at that ECU if I can get those quarter-turn fasteners off tomorrow, if I can solve this thermostat. I know the small black hose going into the intake had a hole at the intake (so did the intake itself), but I will inspect tomorrow. The rubber O-ring is not really seating properly and it jiggles around when I try to tilt it into the hole. Would a tiny dab of super glue be bad for it? Or will it seat itself once I tighten it up?
Thanks