Be careful with prying it out , they break easy, ..the 0 ring on that thing can be really sticking in there and it is deep down in the bore.
If you need to pry then do it on both sides at the same time, once the 0 ring breaks loose it'll slide right out.
IP problem,....could be failing stepper motor or sticking advance piston.
I had that on my 98,...only in cold freezing weather though and only with first start in the morning
Replacing the IP solved the problem
Advance piston stuck past the point of no return,.... stepper is unable to pull/push it free as the connection to the piston is a spring loaded valve(fuel pressure controls the movement of the piston.
Solution.
1)take stepper motor off the IP( take 2 torx bolt out and move stepper to pass side...
50 years ago i got an old Allis B tractor for free, it had been sitting for many years without a rain cap on the stack.
The mill was solid stuck, one off the jugs was full of water when i took the spark plug out.
After i had sucked the water out i filled all 4 holes with coca cola, rust started...
I say keep it,..you won't find an other one like it and it never hurts to have a spare vehicle
Besides,...you'll have to change your handle if you get rid of it.lol
Funny,..the one made in Canada:nonod:,...does not ship to Canada :rolleyes5:.
IMO they are all Chinese.
Nothing wrong with China heads,...i got nearly 50 K km on the rice eater set with the chinese(magnetic) pre-cups in my 98 and the thing runs like a raped ape.:agreed::agreed::agreed:
PS: i...
A lot of "mechanics" are nowadays called "technicians". They don't give a rats ass as they are paid to replace parts fast at a flat rate and certainly are not going to R&R a U-joint once it is in.