You can check IRMC easily. CAr in neutral, E-Brake on, rev engine (by hand, under hood), you can see the imrc lever on the rod sticking out of the head move. No Move, NO good.
It's located under the Throttle body area..
My name is Richard. I was a Contouraholic.
NOW: '02 Mazda B3000 Dual Sport, Black
BEFORE: '99 Contour SE Sport
Duratec ATX Spruce Green
PIAA 510's, Foglight MOD, K&N Drop-in
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