Recently I acquired a 1996 XLT 5.0 (My Introduction)

[RotorDemon]

209k Miles a stack of maintenance records. Non running and many emission codes. I've been lurking for a good week now and surprised to see many helpful people and respect on simple questions. Bravo to you folk. For reference I am a two decades into Mazda rotary engine experience and fabrications for Pineapple Racing.

I work in an auto parts store out here. I was going to let her sit a while before starting to work on it and I got a notice saying they are going to repave the parking lot and all vehicles needed to be moved. Compression check showed 162PSI on all cylinders.

No power to the fuel pump relay. Fuel pump did not prime. Fuel pump relay was good. Found PCM fuse blown. Still the fuel pump would not kick on. Replaced the fuel pump and filter. Pulled the EGR valve off and cleaned it since it was filled with deposits and still held vacuum. Replaced the fuel cap. Repaired the fuel tank vent valve the "I" broke dropping the tank. Two days later passed emissions.

Then drove it to work the next morning.

And the aftermath:

http://youtu.be/-Z63m9cZFiI?list=UUTBQEuc7Vy-zG9pZc47FZjA

Quick cleanup of the engine bay.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum!

 

[Bobmbx]

Pretty handy, aren't ya? You'll fit in well here.

BTW, she needs a bath. Her bottom is nasty.