Hmm...the OBD0 pins suck no doubt. I have always found that if you yank good on the wires with some pliers, you will get the wire and the pin out in tact. Then you can bend the clip back when you go to plug it back in. Just remember to open the white clip before you try anything. As for the car running like crap...umm..confirm your wiring. I have done that conversion 50 times or so with no problems so I would go back and check the wiring.