s2pac
Be Gentle I'm New Here
Recently my 1998 Contour (V6 ATX, 104,000 miles) spat out a couple of codes. The recommended action was to replace the intake manifold gaskets, so I set out to do so. After removing the UIM, I gandered at the LIM and its interconnectedness with the fuel system and decided to not remove it. However, I noticed all the filth and gunk build up and wanted to clean it up. So I used a combination of a knife, brass brush, and carburetor cleaner to spiffy up my LIM. I knowingly allowed the liquid to pour down into the intake because I planned on changing my oil immediately afterwards. However, I think I made a serious error in doing so, because after installing the two upper gaskets and reassembling the UIM, my car simply will not start. I pulled everything back off, even the spark plugs, to air out the engine. After that, I meticulously replaced all the components, ensuring that nothing was left unhooked or disconnected. It still would not start. So my conclusion is that I committed a rather flagrant mistake in cleaning my LIM on my car and allowing the fluid to pour down into the intake. Any feedback is appreciated, whether it is confirming my suspicions, illuminating any other possible problems, providing any possible solutions, or just to tell me I am and idiot. Thanks in advance.