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Old 08-30-2013, 08:39 PM
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Ok.it will need a seal kit when u install if i were u
 
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Old 08-30-2013, 09:32 PM
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Well I got it to quit for now. I did end up ordering a new one. About 2 bills. Should be here Tuesday. But now I can drive it. And I got done what I needed to get done. As always thanks for your help!
 
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200??? Thats stupid high.shouldhave bought an aeromotive and efuel.
 
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Old 08-31-2013, 12:09 AM
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I guess that's why they call it the stealership. If I had all the stuff to do Efuel I would have. This is the only disadvantage to this vehicle being a daily driver
 
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Well well well. They called and told me it was in, so I went up there and the part he pulled out didn't even look close to what I needed.

So we went out and looked and as it turned out they ordered the wrong part. It was going to cost another 135 buck on top of the 210 they had already charged me (and they raised the price twice before that, just shows their incompitence even more) So they are going to credit me back and I told them to forget it.

fordman67 I'll pm you about that. I'll send pics if need be.

I guess their parts guy was out of town last week, he was shocked that the person who ordered the part (the dealership owner) never even bothered to get the vin from me. Which was stupid on my part as well.

Ok I'm done venting. (Thank you if you made it this far!) I seem to have it under control for now, but I'm still catching a whif of fuel every now and again. So I don't know how long my bandaid is going to hold.
 
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Old 09-03-2013, 09:07 PM
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Just holler! Its sitting here...
 
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Old 09-03-2013, 09:24 PM
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I'm just curious now, why not JB weld it since you are just putting in a plug and have no intention of pulling it out again? And if you are prepared to replace the thing anyway, then why not give it a shot. As long as you let it set up right and don't get it sucked in anywhere, then it seems to me a viable solution. Just thinkin out loud.
 
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Old 09-03-2013, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mjunk1
I'm just curious now, why not JB weld it since you are just putting in a plug and have no intention of pulling it out again? And if you are prepared to replace the thing anyway, then why not give it a shot. As long as you let it set up right and don't get it sucked in anywhere, then it seems to me a viable solution. Just thinkin out loud.
I spose thats worth a shot. I woudln't mind getting the thing out and seeing how bad it is. Its difficult to tell, it appears to be on the bottom of those threads. How much air will I let in the system if I take it out to look at it?

Heres what I do know, the plug I put in made it leak worse, it sprayed right out the bottom (where the suspected crack is) , the only thing that made it quit was when I put pink teflon on the sensor and put it back in. It seems to be holding for now. I didn't want to tighten the plug any more, whe it was in, and I got the sensor as tight as I dare.

I knew there would be hurdles along the way, dealing with a high mileage vehicle. Its all part of the learning process. Doesn't mean I have to like it lol. Glad I have a resourse to lean on. I would be completley lost with out you guys. Thanks!
 
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Old 09-03-2013, 09:54 PM
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hey fordman I tried PM'ing you and it said your mailbox was full.
 
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hey fordman I tried PM'ing you and it said your mailbox was full.
LOL!! He never empties his pm box!
 
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LOL!! He never empties his pm box!
Go figure. lol jk.

I know it will get fixed, I'd just rather not learn it this way, but I know sometimes its the best way.
 
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Sorry.i can't empty except from a pc..and i don't fire the ol gal up often.mostly on here from my phone.
pm bill the info or bill send him my #·····
Ill box it right up...
 
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Well if u put the one from aaron on andgdont want the old one, send it to me. Ill jb it and keep it as a spare!
 
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Old 09-04-2013, 09:29 AM
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Sorry.i can't empty except from a pc..and i don't fire the ol gal up often.mostly on here from my phone.
pm bill the info or bill send him my #·····
Ill box it right up...
Ha its all good, yeah get me your number some way some how, and I'll get you the info.

And Dan, I'm kinda curious to see if it is cracked/how bad, I'll let you know.

Thanks again guys for all the help. This is why I love this place!
 
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Old 09-06-2013, 12:13 AM
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Do i need to send it.bill text me your info. got to help a brother when needed..lmk
 


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