Originally posted by FrozenMystique:
Thanks for the tips dbird.

I did find the MASSIVE leak on the UIM, back bank, passenger side.


Following the FAQ on pulling it apart ..... any extra suggestions?

Jeff



Just did this last week on my 98 V-6 using the FAQ and the shop manual as my guides.

My original symptom was a CEL with P0171 and P0174 codes. Verified intake manifold leak with spray cleaner.

Get a replacement PCV valve while you are at. Mine fell apart when I disassembled the tubing. AutoZone EV302, IIRC.

Install the TB gasket with the semi-rounded side UP. Don't ask me how I found THAT out.

I found that it was not necessary to remove the fuel injector rail from the LIM unless you plan on replacing injector o-rings (I didn't).

You will need a set of the quick disconnect tools to separate the fuel rail lines from the supply/return lines. I already had these on hand. The plastic $10 set from AutoZone is adequate.

I had a heck of a time getting the engine to start when I put it back together. It required at least 30 prime cycles of the key to get it to fire, then a lot of cranking to get fuel flowing and for the engine to actually run. I did not expect this and don't believe it was normal, but the engine has run perfectly since I got it going.

I also cleaned the IAC and got to meet Mr Moose for the first time ever when I started the car back up. The TH fix put Mr Moose most of the way back out to the woods.

I also managed to break one of the nipples off the EVR solenoid. Found a replacement at the junkyard for $3.

So far, so good. I just returned the car to the wife to drive 20 minutes ago and she hasn't called yet reporting any problems.

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. ANY THREAD WITH "OMG" or "WTF" ETC IN THE TITLE WILL BE IGNORED!