Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications 3.0L Duratec ?Help tracking down the stuttering problem....Long...

EdorFox: I currently do not have an OBD-II diag-link to monitor ECM variables and sensors, so I cannot tell you if I am leaning out at the high-end. I know I have opened her up and not noticed anything audibly wrong at least. I can tell you that the backplane on the sampling tube is plastic and EASY to pry off, though it WILL break into pieces - its just glued on there anyway. I def. think a replacement backplane could be made and re-glued on there in case one was needed (altough it probally wouldnt look stock). I am currently testing the extent of the effect this has on my own vehicle. I def. need a OBD-II tool to see exactly what the hell is going on with this modification. Nothing bad noticable, and like I said it reduced the bucking.