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I just got my valve cover gaskets replaced. Up until then had a really big smoke machine. I put up with it for a few years but then it really got bad, and it was sort of embarrassing. Put it on the credit card. I was expecting someone to call the fire department and they'd surround my truck...

How do I test for vacuum leaks? Can the same tester for the EGR be used for testing for vacuum leaks? I see some testers for about $20 on Amazon.

I am using the OBDLink now. I like it. They mention third party interfaces besides the OBLink one. There are so many settings on the app I do not know how to set or interpret. It won't let me enter my VIN. Which other app do you recommend? So I am getting a code saying the EGR valve is not...

I meant it's an LX. It's pretty good so far except I cannot seem to input the VIN, and the part where they shake me down for an additional $15.(LOL) There are also other parameters which I do not know what they mean. But it works pretty good, better than the other really cheap one I bought...

I got the OBD Link MX, and they want another $15.00 for firmware to read OEM and other stuff. Should I buy the optional features? TIA

I found a connection point where 12V appears when the key is "on". I power mine directly (thru a fuse), but only have a couple of low current lights. If you want to control a larger load, obtain 12V off the buss at the front of the fuse box, and use a slave relay and fuse to avoid issues with...

So the plugs and wire replacement is on temp hold. Instead I punked out and got the valve cover gaskets replaced. They did both sides. The smoke had gotten intolerable, and I thought oil was perhaps getting on plug wires and contributing to the idling issues. (It still is idling a little low...

Thanks for your insights, Doug! Could you be specific about the socket wrenches and variable angle extensions?

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Changing the plugs is not progressing well. I got NGK plugs and Motorcraft wires. I requested a labor quote from mobile mechanic and so far got only one for $252.00. So any tips on how to reach the plugs would be appreciated. I have a paved driveway but no lift; just floor jack jackstands and a...

You are right. That'll be the next thing. I also have a leak in a rocker cover gasket driver's side. TIA

I disconnected the battery and after a while reconnected it and started the engine and allowed it to warm up. Then I took a little drive where the transmission would go through its shift points. My warm idle is now at about 750 and so I think it's working OK. I will order a new code checker...

I spoke too soon, the engine idles at about 500 once warmed up, and typically idles roughly. No check engine light. What could be another cause? TIA

I installed a VP17 and it went well. The motor started, (no surge or stall), and now idles smoothly at about 1000RPM. My mpg was a little over 15 b4, we'll see if it gets better with this new component BTW: 2001 Ford ExST Job2 \ Engi=V6~4.0L~SOHC \ Tran=5r55e \ 4wTC=1354 \ Difs=4.10 \...

Thanks For the feedback. As I mentioned, I bought one of those sensors and I'll install and see if that's it. the scanner was $20 returnable for 30 days...

Check Engine light came on and went to O'Reilly and the scanned and reset it P0401. Then a couple of days later the Check Engine light came on, and went to O'Reilly's again and it said P0401 and something about being stored. They reset it. After a couple days Check Engine came on again but went...

Please be more precise re "OxSensors" I cleaned the MAF yesterday and will test drive today.

TYPO supposed to have been "So please what is the correct part number for the PCV valve"?