My 240 Thread
09-12-2006, 05:40 AM
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Over the next few days or weeks, however it progresses, I will be posting my questions and looking for suggestions here. I will also be posting anything I find searching that may be useful for others.
9/12/06-
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Didn't see any plugs lying around anywhere, can't think of what would go there other than something like a thermo, ideas?
#2 - Car has issues keeping a good idle, I don't see any uncapped vacuum lines. Should I try and adjust the idle?
#3 - Car has a clicking sound when I turn, and I can feel it in the wheel. Anyone think it's the balljoints? I plan on replacing a lot of the suspension up front anyways, new tie rod ends, etc.
9/12/06-
#1 -
Didn't see any plugs lying around anywhere, can't think of what would go there other than something like a thermo, ideas?
#2 - Car has issues keeping a good idle, I don't see any uncapped vacuum lines. Should I try and adjust the idle?
#3 - Car has a clicking sound when I turn, and I can feel it in the wheel. Anyone think it's the balljoints? I plan on replacing a lot of the suspension up front anyways, new tie rod ends, etc.
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09-12-2006, 07:01 AM
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#1: I think that is for a coolant temp sensor. My car doesn't have that any where though. 
If you want to you can pm me and we could meet up so you could look at my motor so see what all is different on yours.
#2: I have the same problem once in a while. My car tends to drop idle a little after I down shift to slow down. My problem is the mas.
#3: Yes ball joints. it could also be those damn wheels! You should really get rid of them before they destroy your car. I will take them off your hands and give you some steelies. It will take some time to fix them but i think I can do it.
If you want to you can pm me and we could meet up so you could look at my motor so see what all is different on yours. #2: I have the same problem once in a while. My car tends to drop idle a little after I down shift to slow down. My problem is the mas.
#3: Yes ball joints. it could also be those damn wheels! You should really get rid of them before they destroy your car. I will take them off your hands and give you some steelies. It will take some time to fix them but i think I can do it.
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Re: My 240 Thread
1. looks like someone had an aftermarket temp gauge that plugged into that sensor. its defn. not the stock one.
2. looks like the 'stock' EGR/charcol canister system is still hooked up. nix that shit. plug and get rid of any unnecessary vacuum lines. could be leaky stock BOV. could be after MAF leak. dirty IACV. incorrect idle adjustment.
3. could be a anything; worn tie rods, coilover springs twisting in perch, worn steering rack bushings..ect. my first guess would be bad TC rod bushings.
2. looks like the 'stock' EGR/charcol canister system is still hooked up. nix that shit. plug and get rid of any unnecessary vacuum lines. could be leaky stock BOV. could be after MAF leak. dirty IACV. incorrect idle adjustment.
3. could be a anything; worn tie rods, coilover springs twisting in perch, worn steering rack bushings..ect. my first guess would be bad TC rod bushings.
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Re: My 240 Thread
1. looks like someone had an aftermarket temp gauge that plugged into that sensor. its defn. not the stock one.
2. looks like the 'stock' EGR/charcol canister system is still hooked up. nix that shit. plug and get rid of any unnecessary vacuum lines. could be leaky stock BOV. could be after MAF leak. dirty IACV. incorrect idle adjustment.
3. could be a anything; worn tie rods, coilover springs twisting in perch, worn steering rack bushings..ect. my first guess would be bad TC rod bushings.
2. looks like the 'stock' EGR/charcol canister system is still hooked up. nix that shit. plug and get rid of any unnecessary vacuum lines. could be leaky stock BOV. could be after MAF leak. dirty IACV. incorrect idle adjustment.
3. could be a anything; worn tie rods, coilover springs twisting in perch, worn steering rack bushings..ect. my first guess would be bad TC rod bushings.
1. Does your stock temp gauge on your dash work? If so, I'd get a cheap upper rad hose from NAPA (or whatever) and sell that SAMACO hose. Or just leave it...I'm just not a fan of the blue
2. Do you have a boost gauge? How's your vacuum?
3. Here is a picture of tc rods:
make sure your bushing isn't cracked and leaking. It may be a good idea to replace these anyway. Also, is it possible your wheel is hitting your strut? I've had this happen with wheel weights mounted on the inner rim hittin my strut. It only "knocked" when I turned the wheel to lock.
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