DeCaff2007
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- 1996 Ford Explorer AWD
Howdy all.
I just got done "rebuilding" my 02 4.0 SOHC and it ran like a ####ing mountain lion for about 100 miles (after troubleshooting a minor antifreeze leak).
Ok so I'm having a small issue now. Not quite sure what could be causing it, but here's my symptoms.
Number one first and foremost, the intake manifold sounds like it's taking a big gasp of air if I just tap the throttle quick. Sounds almost like it's coming right from the center of the intake manifold. I've checked all the vacuum lines and have found nothing. PCV valve is connected but it's not that tight. Time for a new valve cover I guess?
Second thing is it sounds like I have an exhaust leak near the engine, under heavy throttle.
Last, the brake pedal gets tougher to push after driving for a bit (obviously lack of vacuum to the booster.
Other than this, it runs great. No codes to speak of, yet.
Any guess what this could be before I go tearing into this money pit again?
I just got done "rebuilding" my 02 4.0 SOHC and it ran like a ####ing mountain lion for about 100 miles (after troubleshooting a minor antifreeze leak).
Ok so I'm having a small issue now. Not quite sure what could be causing it, but here's my symptoms.
Number one first and foremost, the intake manifold sounds like it's taking a big gasp of air if I just tap the throttle quick. Sounds almost like it's coming right from the center of the intake manifold. I've checked all the vacuum lines and have found nothing. PCV valve is connected but it's not that tight. Time for a new valve cover I guess?
Second thing is it sounds like I have an exhaust leak near the engine, under heavy throttle.
Last, the brake pedal gets tougher to push after driving for a bit (obviously lack of vacuum to the booster.
Other than this, it runs great. No codes to speak of, yet.
Any guess what this could be before I go tearing into this money pit again?