Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN! Reply #60 – January 16, 2007, 06:13:24 PM Quote from: blu84302;123766yeah, autozone checks map sensors. they put a vaccum gauge on it and then check it via ohms...does anyone know this to be true?if so,, how is it checking for ohms? Quote Selected
Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN! Reply #61 – January 16, 2007, 08:48:24 PM when i first got my bird, i had to babysit the throttle otherwise it'd stall. I installed a new TPS and EGRV and adjusted the idle. i had the same loaping idle as you describe and when i idled it up a bit the surge went away. i know this didnt fix anything but it stopped the car from loaping and surging. Quote Selected
Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN! Reply #62 – January 16, 2007, 09:09:46 PM Well, It's no longer an issue for me. I'm getting rid of the car on Friday and will have a new Black Turbo Coupe to toy around with. Quote Selected
Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN! Reply #63 – January 18, 2007, 12:51:48 PM Well, I'm excitedly waiting for tomorrow to come. After two grueling weeks, the big day has finally arrived. Myself, and a couple of chums will be heading up to phoenix in the morning to do the Trade for the Turbo Coupe. I've been on pins and needles the past couple days trying to fix the problems plaguing my current LX, but I broke down and finally wrote the guy I'm trading with and explained everything. He didn't seem to care about the dying out problem, and since I saved his email, I'm in the clear. All I have to do now is get up to Phoenix safely. I'll be bringing Trans Fluid, Oil, Coolant, Brake Fluid, and some Jumper Cables just to be safe. Considering the location of the car, I really should be bringing my Kevlar vest too, but that might look too suspicious. At this point in time, I just have to make it to work and back safely and I'll be in the homestretch. I have a nice 4-10pm 6 hour shift today, so It should go by rather quickly. I was going to wash and vacuum the car tomorrow morning before leaving, but since there is rain in the (highly accurate) forecast, I might just clean out the interior. I have my digital camera with me, so as soon as I get home (assuming I do) I'll be able to post some detailed pictures of the car. I could tell when I test drove it that after a good washing and wax, it's going to shine up really good. Everyone wish me luck and safe travel. And most importantly, I get out of the Ghetto alive! Vaya Con Dios amigos!(To avoid making the same mistake I did with the silver Turbo I owned, I plan on filming myself explaining why I need to hang onto this car, and how no matter what, I shouldn't sell it. That way if I ever get the selling urge again, I'll have something to convince me otherwise.) Quote Selected
Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN! Reply #64 – January 18, 2007, 02:36:30 PM alright have fun, hope you're happy with what you're getting! sounds like you lucked out with this seller. Quote Selected
Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN! Reply #65 – January 18, 2007, 03:26:09 PM I won't be able to sleep tonight. It's like I'm a little kid on Christmas eve. I'm going to be so distracted at work today. My mind will be preoccupied with the thoughts of driving to Phoenix tomorrow and how the car will be. Hopefully around this time tomorrow I'll be sitting at In-N-Out Burger enjoying a Double-Double while starring at my new car. Quote Selected
Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN! Reply #66 – January 19, 2007, 07:46:08 PM So where's pictures? Quote Selected
Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN! Reply #67 – January 19, 2007, 08:35:23 PM Sorry guys. I experienced some...problems...coming home and pictures won't come for a few days. I made it up to Phoenix just fine. The LX kept on wanting to die at all the stops but it did make it. It was raining the whole way there so I didn't bother washing the thing before leaving.The trade went flawlessly. Nice and quick. Like ripping off a band-aid. I gave him the cash, title, and he gave me the title for the turbo and the keys and that was it. I stopped at the nearest gas station and checked the vital fluids. Needed some oil, added it. Trans fluid was good, and it shifted great. Brake fluid a little low and added some. Although I am having a little...problem? When I press the brake pedal I hear a faint buzz, and see the Anti-Lock brake light come on, and sometimes both the (Brake!) and Anti-Lock light. It doesn't happen all the time, but a lot of times. The brakes feel snug and I had no stopping problems (Which would later turn out to save my life...) so I don't know why it's doing that....fuse? Bad relay?Anyway, we left Phoenix (a couple chums following me) and everything seemed ok. Other than the excessive noise due to a lack of ler, the car ran great. I tested the A/C again and It was Ice Cold and blew very strong, much better than my old Silver Turbo. I tried the Heater and as soon as I turned it on, a bunch of dust came out of the vents into my face. I turned it off when it did that, and tried the heater again. Again more dust. I turned it off and noticed something floating out of the vents. I panicked and thought it was smoke (Flashbacks to the Burning Alternator came into my mind) and pulled over. I popped the hood and nothing was ablaze, which is always good. I got back on the road and turned the Heater on again, this time no dust. It came out nice and warm, so I guess the vents were just dirty. At that point the trip back to Tucson was nice. Everything was going good....until we were about 10 miles outside the city limits. I'm doing about 65 and then....BOOM!Right Rear Tire Blew out. I later find out I ran over something large which punctured the tire. It had a dime side hole in it. Anyway, it's rush hour, and I'm on the side of the road putting on the spare. It had one in the trunk, which was a blessing in itself. I didn't even check to see if it had one before leaving phoenix. I got it on fine, and after making it back to town and spending $40 on a new Tire, the car was once again in good condition. I got home about 30 minutes ago, and am dead tired. I need to smog the car tomorrow and then get it registered. Already insured it. Need to Brasso up the Headlights and install a radio, but other than that, it's a great car. More details to come later. Quote Selected
Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN! Reply #68 – January 19, 2007, 09:01:53 PM Real happy for you.I hope the car treats you well. Quote Selected
Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN! Reply #69 – January 20, 2007, 09:51:57 AM Hey, glad to hear that he didn't mind about the problems with the LX. Hope you enjoy the new TC. Sorry to hear you already had a tire blow. Quote Selected
Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN! Reply #70 – January 20, 2007, 06:42:10 PM Quote from: DakotaEpic;124692Hey, glad to hear that he didn't mind about the problems with the LX. Hope you enjoy the new TC. Sorry to hear you already had a tire blow.well that kind of scares me a little too. and if the ABS is going to start to mess up on you then that could be why. glad you are happy with the car and im happy for you but i just dont know. Quote Selected
Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN! Reply #71 – January 21, 2007, 02:03:32 PM come on man pics pics pics :D Quote Selected
Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN! Reply #72 – January 22, 2007, 05:19:20 PM Ok Guys, here are some recently taken photos of the car. Notice the Snow in the background? Tucson, Arizona...and it snowed. A surreal scene indeed.Ok, now most importantly. The car is too loud. For whatever reason there is only a foot long pipe coming out of the catalytic converter and a small downturn and that's it. Besides the obvious ler solution, does anyone know of a place that carries any sort of exhaust silencers I can stick into the pipe for temporary purposes? The noise is offensively loud, and is causing me to go deaf. I know silencers exist, but where I can get them, I don't know. Ideas anyone? Any home made solutions? Quote Selected
Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN! Reply #73 – January 22, 2007, 05:29:46 PM Sure, take it down to the ler shop and have them put an exhaust system back on it.You don't really have any alternatives, unless you actually LIKE exhaust gases swirling into the passenger compartment.Car looks good, dude. I've got a full set of 16" tires I would give you, if you want to drive all the way to Fort Worth. :D Quote Selected
Changed EGR...Now I wait and See....READ LAST POST BIRDMAN! Reply #74 – January 22, 2007, 06:47:52 PM Do yourself a favor, buy a 3" downpipe & exhaust system, a decent straight through ler, and just dump it in front of the axle.The best thing you're gonna be able to fit on it there is a glasspack which will really do very little silencing at all. Quote Selected
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