[ANTHONYD]

Heavily modded.

[hardk0re]

I guess telling them the fuel pump isn't modded wouldn't help eh?

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hardk0re,Apr 10 2006, 11:56 AM Wrote:I guess telling them the fuel pump isn't modded wouldn't help eh?
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Your SC shouldnt affect a fuel pump recall.

If it was warranty work, then yeah, you would get that denied, but because this is a safety/drivability issue with or without a SC, they should change it.

I know the new fuel pump made a world of difference in drivability with my car.

[hardk0re]

I've disabled EGR and removed it, no remedy for the problem. I've got a task list of stuff i'm gonna fix sometime this weekend as long as I get 1 day to work on this thing and get all this crud fixed. I am really aiming for a shotgun approach here and that i'll hit the problem somewhere in here...at ths point I don't care what the problem is...as long as its gone...

To Help The Problem:
- Remove remaining EGR sensors since its dissabled anyway
- Replace 1st O2 Sensor
- Replace Bosch Bypass Valve
- Replace throttle body gasket
- Do Engine Ground Mod
- Change Plugs Again
- Fix Exhaust Leaks
- Do Compression Test (grasping at straws)

Parts Needed:
O2 Sensor
Throttle Body Gasket
New Plugs
Exhaust Gaskets
Bosh Bypass Valve
Zip Ties
4 AWG Wire (few feet)
For Sale Sign

[Blackzx3]

Now that your just part changing to attempt to remedy the solution, wouldn't it be cheaper and easier to take it to a shop and get them to work out the problem.

[hardk0re]

The new part cost here is actually pretty low with the exception of the o2 sensor. I've been down this road before, ford will happily change something at a cost, if it doesn't work blame some aftermarket part or happly change another part for a cost. I could easily spend over $500 at the dealer and not have the issue resolved. If I do all this myself then take it in, I can easily say done it to 90% of what they got to say, and it only cost me a faction of the cost.

The car isn't throwing ANY codes which makes it tough....

[NOS2Go4Me]

That's weird man. Never heard of that level of grief and having the ECU NOT throw a code. Hell, I threw a code running out to your place this winter past just doing 160 :D

[schade]

i've got a spare set of the colder motorcraft plugs incase you can't get your hands on a set

[hardk0re]

Well, I spent one day fixing up some loose ends, fixed all my exhaust leaks, coolant leaks.

One thing I did add was the ground wire upgrades and power wire upgrades, that seemed to reduce the problem a little, its more or less now what could be compressor surge which is totally acceptable.

Anyway for those that have any problems, this upgrade is only maybe 10-20 dollars, definetly worth the trouble.

The car runs like a champ...for now.