Exploder2k03
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- City, State
- Milwaukee, wi
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2003, explorer, xlt
Alright, I've a ford explorer 2003, 4.6l v8.
I've replaced the air intake manifold, added a plug to it. I've also replaced spark plugs with Bosch double iridium, new coils, and replaced the injectors.
Discovered my egr tube had cracks in two spots and Jerry rigged a patch till I can find a replacement or time to delete it.
Found and plugged back in several vacuum hoses and cables I found unplugged/disconnected.
So far the engine seems to idle better but at random it'll be slightly rough. Seems to be at a constant 600+ to just under 800. All vibrations I used to have an issue with all but stopped.
Randomly it'll feel sluggish and rough when I'm riding for a bit and come to a full stop for minute or two. When I go to accelerate, it feels slow and as if I'm being held back.
I fixed and cleaned two sensors, the EVAP purge valve (opened it, cleaned it.) and one under the air intake hose.
Didn't check the egr solenoid yet, will do so in a bit.
Ideas or recommendations?
I'll also note I added washers as spacers to the fuel rail as the injectors didn't move freely.
Fresh oil change and full tank with a fuel system additive to remove any residual build up from the previous coolant leak.
I've replaced the air intake manifold, added a plug to it. I've also replaced spark plugs with Bosch double iridium, new coils, and replaced the injectors.
Discovered my egr tube had cracks in two spots and Jerry rigged a patch till I can find a replacement or time to delete it.
Found and plugged back in several vacuum hoses and cables I found unplugged/disconnected.
So far the engine seems to idle better but at random it'll be slightly rough. Seems to be at a constant 600+ to just under 800. All vibrations I used to have an issue with all but stopped.
Randomly it'll feel sluggish and rough when I'm riding for a bit and come to a full stop for minute or two. When I go to accelerate, it feels slow and as if I'm being held back.
I fixed and cleaned two sensors, the EVAP purge valve (opened it, cleaned it.) and one under the air intake hose.
Didn't check the egr solenoid yet, will do so in a bit.
Ideas or recommendations?
I'll also note I added washers as spacers to the fuel rail as the injectors didn't move freely.
Fresh oil change and full tank with a fuel system additive to remove any residual build up from the previous coolant leak.
