AaRoN
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Sparkplugs
Ignition Wires
Coilpacks
Maf
IAC
Fuel filter......
How far do you want to go??
Ignition Wires
Coilpacks
Maf
IAC
Fuel filter......
How far do you want to go??
Engine bay "dress up"
- Thread starter Brian95SVT
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Brian95SVT
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Sparkplugs *new*
Ignition Wires *new*
Coilpacks *old*
MAF *old, but I heard all you had to do was clean it...*
IAC *new*
Fuel filter *unknown, have to find out...*
keep going if you want
i like the knowledge haha
Ignition Wires *new*
Coilpacks *old*
MAF *old, but I heard all you had to do was clean it...*
IAC *new*
Fuel filter *unknown, have to find out...*
keep going if you want
i like the knowledge haha
AaRoN
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When's the last time you checked your o2's?
I'd check the fuel filter and MAF/IAC.
Are you sure the plugs are gapped correctly?
I'd check the fuel filter and MAF/IAC.
Are you sure the plugs are gapped correctly?
Brian95SVT
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O2s are all brand new.
Just put Steeda MIL elims in the rear two today.
I'ma change the fuel filter and hopefully clean the MAF
The IAC is new though.
I'm pretty sure they are all gapped correctly seeing as I did them from the specs in the manual.
I will change them again though just to be safe or take them out and re-gap them.
Just put Steeda MIL elims in the rear two today.
I'ma change the fuel filter and hopefully clean the MAF
The IAC is new though.
I'm pretty sure they are all gapped correctly seeing as I did them from the specs in the manual.
I will change them again though just to be safe or take them out and re-gap them.
AaRoN
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my96gtstang said:
You'll notice alittle bit of difference is your MAF is really dirty.
I wouldn't worry about putting in new plugs if you just changed them. Pull a random one from each side and check the gap if you get bored and look at the electrode. The condition of the electrode is a good indicator in terms of A/F conditions, etc...
Brian95SVT
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Like for corrotions or whatever?
How hard is cleaning to MAF?
How hard is cleaning to MAF?
AaRoN
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If they're new they shouldn't look too bad.
Cleaning the MAF is as easy as putting gas in your car :hammer: Just be gentle with it...
Cleaning the MAF is as easy as putting gas in your car :hammer: Just be gentle with it...
Brian95SVT
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Is there a writeup I can read?
Brian95SVT
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http://www.stangnet.com/Tech-Articles/Cleaning-The-MAF-Sensor.html
I found that and they said that if you installed a K&N filter *which I have previously on this car* the oil leaks out and gets the MAF dirty, so I think cleaning it will help me out.
I found that and they said that if you installed a K&N filter *which I have previously on this car* the oil leaks out and gets the MAF dirty, so I think cleaning it will help me out.
AaRoN
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my96gtstang said:
lol...that's not always the case. The oil doesn't always leak. Alot of the gunk is from filter inefficiency.
Brian95SVT
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Would you recommend taking the K&N Filter out and cleaning it as well?
Hah.
I just read the MAF cleaning thing and wow that is cake. I just don't know if I have that bit...
If not, where can I get it from?
Hah.
I just read the MAF cleaning thing and wow that is cake. I just don't know if I have that bit...
If not, where can I get it from?
AaRoN
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When's the last time the filter was cleaned/recharged?
You can get the Torx Security bit from a hardware store for less than $2.
You can get the Torx Security bit from a hardware store for less than $2.
Brian95SVT
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My K&N???? Uhh.... not since install... I wasn't aware when I bought it *I knew nothing about cars* that you had to clean/recharge the filter....
AaRoN
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my96gtstang said:
Yeah. I think it's every 10k miles or so. (I may be wrong) How long since you installed it?
Brian95SVT
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....couple years?
I wasn't aware of that....
I'm cleaning it today...
I wasn't aware of that....
I'm cleaning it today...
AaRoN
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my96gtstang said:
Yeah, buy yourself a recharge kit. Basically, that kit justs cleans and reoils the K&N. I believe they have generic versions of this cleaning kit as well.
Brian95SVT
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Yeah I'm going to pick that up and some CRC to clean my MAF.
Is there anything else I should try?
Oh, I used this stuff that I put in my gas tank that cleans my fuel injectors.
Is there anything else to clean/"tune-up"
Is there anything else I should try?
Oh, I used this stuff that I put in my gas tank that cleans my fuel injectors.
Is there anything else to clean/"tune-up"
AaRoN
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That pretty much covers all the basic stuff. You should be good with everything listed above.
Any black soot you have in your tailpipes could possibly be an accumulation from before..who knows
Any black soot you have in your tailpipes could possibly be an accumulation from before..who knows
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If your fuel filter is unknown, change it, because it's one of those deals where people never do until it becomes a problem, even though it is a maintenance item.
As for the filter, be careful not to use too much oil, more is not better, that's how it get's on the MAF.
PCV
As for the filter, be careful not to use too much oil, more is not better, that's how it get's on the MAF.
PCV
AaRoN
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J.R. said:If your fuel filter is unknown, change it, because it's one of those deals where people never do until it becomes a problem, even though it is a maintenance item.
As for the filter, be careful not to use too much oil, more is not better, that's how it get's on the MAF.
PCV
I was beginning to wonder if you'd chime in at all J.R.
Yup, forgot all about the PCV. See what I mean, brain is :idiot2:
