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My 150,000 mile tuneup #1091420 10/30/04 06:28 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 35 1 1997 GL Alabama OP New CEG\'er
OP 1997 GL Alabama New CEG\'er 1 Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 35	Well 149,967 to be exact as of this momnet. I changed the Air Temp Sensor I changed all the spark plugs PCV valve changed by a oil change place - 15.00 They had a "fun" time changing that. They broke the connector the crank sensor (they had to goto the junk yard and get one) Then the PCV hose got lose and created a vacuum leak. All fixed and running fine now. Also noticed that the steering wheel does not vibrate as much when the A/C or defrost is ran either Hopefully things will run good for a while

Re: My 150,000 mile tuneup #1091421 10/30/04 08:31 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 35 1 1997 GL Alabama OP New CEG\'er
OP 1997 GL Alabama New CEG\'er 1 Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 35	Ah just got a code 171 too I cleaned the MAF with some compressed air from Staples, about 2 days ago. Would that be the problem? Should I get some B-12 and reclean it? O2 sensors were put on about 15-20K ago.

Re: My 150,000 mile tuneup #1091422 10/30/04 09:13 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,725 Grand Rapids, Michigan - Chica... H HITMANinMI Hard-core CEG\'er
HITMANinMI Hard-core CEG\'er H Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,725 Grand Rapids, Michigan - Chica...	Originally posted by 1997 GL Alabama: Ah just got a code 171 too I cleaned the MAF with some compressed air from Staples, about 2 days ago. Would that be the problem? Should I get some B-12 and reclean it? O2 sensors were put on about 15-20K ago. Have fun, I have PO171 as well about every 6 weeks. Checked using SnapON scan tool, IAT, MAF, ECT, O2 sensors. Cleaned MAF several times. Replaced several vacuum lines. Replaced upstream O2 sensor twice, had PO133 slow response. I replaced my injector O rings this past week, they were leaking air on the intake stroke. So far it looks good, 210 miles at half a tank, of course that was 95% highway. We will see next week when I use it going to school if the mileage holds up.

Re: My 150,000 mile tuneup #1091423 10/31/04 05:41 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 35 1 1997 GL Alabama OP New CEG\'er
OP 1997 GL Alabama New CEG\'er 1 Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 35	OK: Found out that the the PCV hose is coming lose at the engine end under the intake. Got that covered. Got someone to clamp it down. For some reason, it keeps coming off, creating a vacumn leak Cleaned the MAF with some B-12, its all nice and shiny now May try to clean the TB if I have time today.....

Re: My 150,000 mile tuneup #1091424 10/31/04 07:33 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,725 Grand Rapids, Michigan - Chica... H HITMANinMI Hard-core CEG\'er
HITMANinMI Hard-core CEG\'er H Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,725 Grand Rapids, Michigan - Chica...	Originally posted by 1997 GL Alabama: OK: Found out that the the PCV hose is coming lose at the engine end under the intake. Got that covered. Got someone to clamp it down. For some reason, it keeps coming off, creating a vacumn leak Cleaned the MAF with some B-12, its all nice and shiny now May try to clean the TB if I have time today..... Is there any way for you to post a photo of where that location is? I need to fix my vacuum leak as well. It is visible from just looking at the engine, or did you go from under the car?

Re: My 150,000 mile tuneup #1091425 10/31/04 08:33 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,143 Ypsilanti, Mi A AliasJerk�?� Addicted CEG\'er
AliasJerk�?� Addicted CEG\'er A Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,143 Ypsilanti, Mi	Where did you get the b-12 from? I need to clean out my MAF sometime soon as well. 98 Corolla LE 1.8L DOHC 1ZZFE TEIN H.Tech Springs Tokico HP series Struts Short ram air intake Tsudo Axel Back Exhaust ... if a jelly fish stung me.. would you pee on the wound?

Re: My 150,000 mile tuneup #1091426 11/01/04 12:59 AM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 35 1 1997 GL Alabama OP New CEG\'er
OP 1997 GL Alabama New CEG\'er 1 Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 35	There is a "T" which has the hose from the PCV and another one that goes to the firewall, and then connects to the engine...

Re: My 150,000 mile tuneup #1091427 11/01/04 01:53 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,725 Grand Rapids, Michigan - Chica... H HITMANinMI Hard-core CEG\'er
HITMANinMI Hard-core CEG\'er H Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,725 Grand Rapids, Michigan - Chica...	Originally posted by 1997 GL Alabama: There is a "T" which has the hose from the PCV and another one that goes to the firewall, and then connects to the engine... Okay trying to picture it, and the other hose goes to the EGR valve correct?

Re: My 150,000 mile tuneup #1091428 11/02/04 02:10 AM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 3,335 Ogden, UT E ExDelayed_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
ExDelayed_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er E Joined: May 2000 Posts: 3,335 Ogden, UT	Originally posted by HITMANinMI: Okay trying to picture it I believe this is what you guys are talking about. · Jon Miconi · Coming Soon! · 01 Cougar · 98 V70R

Re: My 150,000 mile tuneup #1091429 11/03/04 12:08 AM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 35 1 1997 GL Alabama OP New CEG\'er
OP 1997 GL Alabama New CEG\'er 1 Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 35	Yep. My freind and I fixed the "T" part. Ford Dealer tech fixed the part under the manifold. Runs great with NO misses, no leaks and no CEL's!

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