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small-list Digest Wed, 07 Jun 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 084

In This Issue:
Re: [engine codes]
Re: [engine codes]
Re: [Re: Removing Exhaust Manifolds off 2.9 (bolts are ou
Re: [engine codes]
Re: Pre Modular EGR faults
Re: Pre Modular EGR faults
Gun Rack for a Ranger
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Date: 7 Jun 00 19:25:21 EDT
From: Tim Turner netscape.net>
Subject: Re: [engine codes]

"Joe Merchak" eclipse.net> wrote:
> My 99 Ranger had the check engine light come on today. The dealer can not
> take it till next week so I would like to check to make sure that my
> driving to work everyday is not going to damage anything.

Assuming that it's running OK and your daily commute isn't all that long then
there should not be any noticeable damage. It doesn't take much for OBD-II to
trip the light.

> Is there anyway
> of reading the codes via the light, I do not have a tester.

After 1995 I'm not aware of any way to access them in the field without a
tester. You might want to check that your gas cap is good and tight, this can
trip the light if it's not good and snug. If it's an intermittent problem the
light may go out after a few Drive cycles.

Tim

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From: Eric Sneed REIL.COM>
Subject: Re: [engine codes]
Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 16:33:43 -0700

On the subject of codes I have a question. My 89 f150 300 was giving me the
following codes 32 and 33 these are related too the Egr valve not responding
properly and the EVP sensor doing the same. My question is why after
replacing the EVP and "rebooting" the EEC-IV why would my check engine
light stays on permanently ?. This I find strange because before the new
EVP the light would come on only under certain conditions. I have since put
the old EVP back on the truck, but to no avail. I will check the codes again
tonight when I get home. Just looking at this point for some possible causes
or insight.

Thanks In Advance

Eric S

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From: Tim Turner [SMTP:ManicMechanicNC netscape.net]
Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2000 4:25 PM
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Subject: [small-list] Re: [engine codes]

"Joe Merchak" eclipse.net> wrote:
> My 99 Ranger had the check engine light come on today. The dealer
can not
> take it till next week so I would like to check to make sure that
my
> driving to work everyday is not going to damage anything.

Assuming that it's running OK and your daily commute isn't all that
long then
there should not be any noticeable damage. It doesn't take much for
OBD-II to
trip the light.

> Is there anyway
> of reading the codes via the light, I do not have a tester.

After 1995 I'm not aware of any way to access them in the field
without a
tester. You might want to check that your gas cap is good and
tight, this can
trip the light if it's not good and snug. If it's an intermittent
problem the
light may go out after a few Drive cycles.

Tim

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Date: 7 Jun 00 19:44:39 EDT
From: Tim Turner netscape.net>
Subject: Re: [Re: Removing Exhaust Manifolds off 2.9 (bolts are ou

Adam McLaughlin jps.net> wrote:
> Steve,
>
> Take it from me, the guy who broke eight bolts on the installation of
headers to
> his 1988 2.9.

Ouch!

> Just pull those two bolts on each manifold that connects them to
> the Y pipe. They are of a larger size, easier to get at, and will make this
job
> a lot less difficult.

You and Buck are both quite correct on that; a long pry bar might move 'em
back enough to get them out of the way but then they'll be almost impossible
to refit when you go to install them... Better to knock the bolts loose at
the head pipe. On vehicles that have enough room I usually leave the
manifolds on and remove them with the heads for easier access to the bolts.


> Oh, and please coat the threads with anti-sieze when you get everything back
in.

You will certainly thank yourself if you do the next time you go into it!
(Hopefully a long time from now) :-)

Tim

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From: "Joe Merchak" eclipse.net>
Subject: Re: [engine codes]
Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 20:36:26 -0400

No the truck is getting worse. My fuel mileage has dropped to about 10 GPM
and it has been losing power. I did notice that the engine started pinging
2 days prior to the light coming on. I guess I am going to have to part the ....

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