96redgt said:
Did you have a problem with your fuel rail being in the way when you did yours? Maybe it just appears like its going to be in my way, but I'm just wondering....
A 5/8" spark plug socket won't work? It makes things so much easier....
Quick question, I know the PCV valve is on the passenger side valve cover, but there appears to be some kind of valve on the drivers side as well... Is it another PCV valve or what? I couldn't find anything about it in the Haynes manual.....
the fuel rial is in the way, and be careful its got a sharp edge on it... lol. a universal joint will make this part of it easier...
yea, that should work fine, i honestly dont remember what size socket to use, but a sprak plug socket is fine.
The drivers side Valve cover unit is simply an elbow.
Cruizin GT said:
Oh... and use a universal joint ( can`t remember the exact name lol) between the socket and extension. It will make it soooooooooo much easier.
+1
96redgt said:
New problem... Went to crank it up to go to work this morning, and it turned over, cranked, revved to 1k then "choked". Tried again, same result. Tried again, and as long as I gave it gas, it lived. Stopped giving it the pedal and it died again. Do I need to try taking off the IAC and messing w/ it?
Blown IAC, Blown TPS, clogged fuel filter, bad MAF.
96redgt said:
Took it out and used the CRC MAF cleaner. Followed directions on the can, let it dry properly. Keep in mind I drove it after I put everything back together yesterday, and it drove fine until the cylinder started misfiring again....
if this is the case i have a feeling its a clogged fuel filter... replace the fuel filter (i suggest Motorcraft, but i have a Fram in mine now and its running fine)
its located above the differencial in front of the gas tank.
open your trunk, behind the drivers side trunk pannels you will see a red button. make sure it is pressed down and then UNPLUG it. (this turns off your fuel pump)
start your car and let it die.
try starting your car again untill it wont turn over anymore.(this drains the gas from your lines)
unplug your battery
jack up the back of the car.
jack up the front of the car HIGHER than the rear.
Make sure the car is STURDY ont eh jack stands.
remove the two plastic c-clips on each side of the filter.
unbolt the "filter-holding unit"
remove the fuel line going TO the gas TANK
drain the filter into a bucket (5-10 minutes)
remove the 2nd line.
remove the old filter
place the 2nd line onto the new filter
place the 1st line onto the new filter
place both c-clips onto the lines
bolt the filter back into the filter-holding-unit-thingy
lower the car
reattach your battery
plug in the button in the trunk and make sure the button is pressed down.
turn your key to "on/acc"
turn your key to "off"
do this 3 times total. This charges the pump and helps regain presure to your fuel system. some argue that it's not needed, but i always like to be safe instead of sorry.
start the car. This may take a few attempts to re-fill teh system.
let it idle and watch for leaks under the back of the car.
note: you WILL get covered in gas doing this... there is no way out of it...
let us know if this fixes the problem
it could be a bad injector on the #3 as well, thats why i was telling you to run sea-foam. so see if it was just dirty...
I personally think that once you change your fuel filter and change your plugs you will be fine. you cleaned your intake system (and you said you had a clean air filter) so its getting air. once you give it clean gas and a clean spark, I think you will be fine.
you may have a bad IAC. its two bolts. simple to replace, but it does cost $65.00....
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If you dont see a change after a fuel filter, after the new spark plugs, let us know... we will move onto the next step
