Thanks for the link! Yea, I'm all about letting the ECU tell me what's wrong with the car...I learned this early on. I didn't realize OBDI readers were that cheap.Two things are a must have in your tool kit. First an OBDI code reader like this ($25) and a repair manual (Haynes or equivalent). The code reader will let you know what the ECU has logged as sensors being out of the specified parameters and the manual will show you how to do the repair and/or test the electrical component that is suspect. This $50 investment will save you big $$$$'s compared to guessing and throwing new parts on in the hope it will solve the problem.
I actually agree with this. I had the Haynes for my Explorer back in the day and it was very hit-and-miss. It would have detailed pictures of the dumbest and simplest things then would just have a one-sentence step for something difficult. Example: It shows where to take bolts out of the transmission then says 'disconnect quick-disconnect line for clutch'. Doesn't say where or how or anything like that. I was 16 years old and it took me like a week to figure out what it was telling me to do. Not a fan of Haynes. lolI agree about the code reader. My problem is with the Haynes manual. I'm old enough to remember getting Chilton manuals when I first started driving and what was great about them is they'd show you how to do EVERYTHING. But not Haynes, a lot of things they tell you are "beyond the scope of the home mechanic" lol. Still they do offer some good diagrams but all the useful info they offer you can get at veryuseful.com.
Point taken. I may have to get that Ford manual from you. I know having the Toyota manual for my MR2 has saved me TONS.The point I wanted to make was that a manual, be it a Haynes, Chilton, Ford Service, etc, along with the code reader, are a must have. If anyone is interested in the Ford CD version send me a PM.
I guess this just means I have a faulty fuel sender. :/
It fluctuates tho. By like 1/8th a tank...is that normal? If I replace the fuel pump (eventually) would it be worth the trouble to get a new sender too?Nah, it just means you drive a Ford. It's probably not faulty.
Na, no CAI. It does have a Vortech MAF housing though. Not sure of the size. I noticed it when cleaning the MAF sensor itself. The sticker on it said "Max Flow".If you have turn downs, you are going to smell fuel. The MR2 is different because regardless of where it empties out, it's behind the passenger compartment. You don't happen to have a cold air kit on your car do you? Those cold air kits can really mess with the MAF.
I had an MR2 also. That car was a ton of fun. Stock for stock could beat a Mustang every time, and 33mpg on the highway.
I'm blown away by my new engine. It aces emissions, and so far it seems to be sipping the gas. Although I don't have a hard number on consumption yet.
Kurt
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