Originally posted by caltour:
Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Replace plugs with autolite double plats, and use good wires like stock or ford motorsport.
Use 5w-30 oil and motorcraft filter.
Kremit, he says he already replaced his spark plugs and wires. Do you really think the BRAND he chose would cause the major problem he described (no power off idle)? And since when does dirty oil cause those symptoms?
Not everyone has an extra $75+ to just throw around. It's not fair to advise someone to go spend $75+ on new parts that he just replaced unless you really think those parts are the heart of the problem.
Please don't reply by saying the parts you recommended are "higher quality." The parts he bought would have to be totally defective to cause any serious power loss (and even then, the power loss would not occur only at low RPMs).
Ooo sorry I want him to have the right parts in his car. You'd be suprised what bad spark plugs/wires can do (hhm they do ignite the gas). No dirty oil wouldn't be the problem BUT, I was saying use 5w-30 and motorcraft filter, not rush out and do it, but just the next time he changes the oil. If he has been using any other viscosity than 5w-30, I wouldn't be surprised if that's why the VCT is messed up.
It's OK if you want to use inferior parts, but please don't get offended when I SUGGEST that somebody use the right stuff, not just to help with a current problem but to help the longevity of the vehicle.
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