Originally posted by Ra\/en:
Then no. I do not have an exhaust leak. I do not hear ticking or hissing.
You have a vacuum leak that is aggravated when the extreme temps cause everything to shrink.
See if your shop has a smoke tester. They can make finding a leak much quicker.
Common leaks are the intake gaskets, the PVC valve hose, and around the IAC. There's a real mess of plumbing to be looked at.
Steve
98 Contour SE Sport 2.5 Duratec ATX The wifey's car
89 Taurus SHO - 246K miles
94 SHO ATX - 190K
1997 F-150 5.4L ATX - The Workhorse 150K.
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