Knighter
CEG'er
Does anyone have a link to the TB Hang Fix from the old site? Or is there another link that i'm just missing on this site? (already searched )
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TB Hang Fix
- Thread starter Knighter
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This thread has some good info.
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/s...page=1&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=7&fpart=all&vc=1
and a good picture here.
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/s...mber=1135155&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=1&vc=1
and a better picture here.
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/s...d=1month&Main=1041852&Search=true#Post1041858
With these threads, you should be good to go. If not, post your questions.
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/s...page=1&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=7&fpart=all&vc=1
and a good picture here.
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/s...mber=1135155&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=1&vc=1
and a better picture here.
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/s...d=1month&Main=1041852&Search=true#Post1041858
With these threads, you should be good to go. If not, post your questions.
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Knighter
CEG'er
thanks for the reply, i have the moose fix from ford, i have no moosing at all...i do have really bad TH tho. I just wanted to look it over, i'm changing / cleaning quite a few things this week so hopefully i can take care of the hang b/c its really annoying
You should also consider cleaning the IAC valve and Throttle body.
IAC nut/bolt size 8mm and EVR nut/bolt size 7mm. The EVR is the round black thing on top of the finger in this picture.
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/s...d=allposts&Main=425532&Search=true#Post426777
TB cleaning
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/s...d=allposts&Main=919728&Search=true#Post920243
IAC cleaning
from Ray's UIM/LIM how to in Duratec Maintenance.
"Replacing the IAC gasket:
(From IAC faq)
Over time, the IAC (Idle Air Control) valve becomes sticky due to buildup from the EGR and PCV systems. It can stick partially open such that idle quality is adversely affected, and engine RPM's will not drop below 1500. For a while, blipping the throttle will restore normal idle, but this only works for so long.
The fix is to remove the IAC valve by unbolting the two 8mm bolts that hold it on and disconnected the wiring plug. If you are careful enough, replacement of the gasket will not be necessary. The gasket costs less than US $1.00, so it is no tragedy if you destroy it. Once the valve is off, spray it out with some carb/intake cleaner and make sure any gunky residue is gone. Reattach, and you are done. It is a lot cheaper than a new IAC, which runs around US $70. Note: Ford claims the IAC cannot be cleaned, but this is not true in my experience." Ray.
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube and resonator assembly.
3. Disconnect the main chassis vacuum line.
4. Disconnect the ignition coil and radio interference capacitor wiring.
5. Remove the fuel line bracket retaining bolt.
6. On 2.0L engine equipped vehicles, raise vehicle on hoist.
7.
7. Disconnect the engine control sensor wiring or fuel charging wiring (depending upon application) from the idle air control valve (IAC valve) at the idle air control valve connector.
8. On 2.5L engine equipped vehicles, remove retainer for engine control sensor wiring from the upper retaining stud bolt.
9. Remove the two idle air control valve retaining bolts or stud bolt (depending upon application).
10. Remove the idle air control valve and idle air control valve gasket.
Installation
1. Note: If scraping is necessary, be careful not to damage idle air control valve or intake manifold idle air control valve gasket surfaces or drop material into intake manifold.
Clean idle air control valve gasket mating surfaces.
2. To install idle air control valve, reverse Removal procedure. Tighten the fuel line bracket bolt to 8-12 N-m (71-106 lb-in).
3. On 2.5L engine equipped vehicles, tighten the retaining bolt and stud bolt to 8-12
4. On 2.0L engine equipped vehicles, tighten the idle air control valve retaining bolts to 8-11 N-m (71-97 lb-in).
IAC nut/bolt size 8mm and EVR nut/bolt size 7mm. The EVR is the round black thing on top of the finger in this picture.
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/s...d=allposts&Main=425532&Search=true#Post426777
TB cleaning
http://www.contour.org/ubbthreads/s...d=allposts&Main=919728&Search=true#Post920243
IAC cleaning
from Ray's UIM/LIM how to in Duratec Maintenance.
"Replacing the IAC gasket:
(From IAC faq)
Over time, the IAC (Idle Air Control) valve becomes sticky due to buildup from the EGR and PCV systems. It can stick partially open such that idle quality is adversely affected, and engine RPM's will not drop below 1500. For a while, blipping the throttle will restore normal idle, but this only works for so long.
The fix is to remove the IAC valve by unbolting the two 8mm bolts that hold it on and disconnected the wiring plug. If you are careful enough, replacement of the gasket will not be necessary. The gasket costs less than US $1.00, so it is no tragedy if you destroy it. Once the valve is off, spray it out with some carb/intake cleaner and make sure any gunky residue is gone. Reattach, and you are done. It is a lot cheaper than a new IAC, which runs around US $70. Note: Ford claims the IAC cannot be cleaned, but this is not true in my experience." Ray.
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube and resonator assembly.
3. Disconnect the main chassis vacuum line.
4. Disconnect the ignition coil and radio interference capacitor wiring.
5. Remove the fuel line bracket retaining bolt.
6. On 2.0L engine equipped vehicles, raise vehicle on hoist.
7.
7. Disconnect the engine control sensor wiring or fuel charging wiring (depending upon application) from the idle air control valve (IAC valve) at the idle air control valve connector.
8. On 2.5L engine equipped vehicles, remove retainer for engine control sensor wiring from the upper retaining stud bolt.
9. Remove the two idle air control valve retaining bolts or stud bolt (depending upon application).
10. Remove the idle air control valve and idle air control valve gasket.
Installation
1. Note: If scraping is necessary, be careful not to damage idle air control valve or intake manifold idle air control valve gasket surfaces or drop material into intake manifold.
Clean idle air control valve gasket mating surfaces.
2. To install idle air control valve, reverse Removal procedure. Tighten the fuel line bracket bolt to 8-12 N-m (71-106 lb-in).
3. On 2.5L engine equipped vehicles, tighten the retaining bolt and stud bolt to 8-12
4. On 2.0L engine equipped vehicles, tighten the idle air control valve retaining bolts to 8-11 N-m (71-97 lb-in).
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