Do I need to remove the CPS?
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Do I need to remove the CPS?
I need to get to the heads/head gasket and the manual says I need to remove the camshaft position sensor to remove the lower intake manifold. Is it neccesary? I overheated the engine and now it idles rough and has a gas odor. When I removed the plugs I noticed that they smelled like they had been soaking in gas. I really don't have a clue as to what the actual problem is, so any help would be appreaciated. There is no water in the oil to indicate a head/head gasket problem but that is what I have been told to check anyway.
98 ranger 3.0 4x4 w/5-speed.
98 ranger 3.0 4x4 w/5-speed.
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Welcome to FTE!
My Ford Manual says nothing about removing the CMP sensor in order to remove the lower intake, it says you only have to unplug the harness connector.
But even if you had to remove the CMP sensor, it's only two small bolts...
My Ford Manual says nothing about removing the CMP sensor in order to remove the lower intake, it says you only have to unplug the harness connector.
But even if you had to remove the CMP sensor, it's only two small bolts...
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If you think you might have a head/head gasket leak have you done a compression check on each cylinder? This would help to identify a head gasket leak. Still, I don't think that a head/head gasket problem would cause excess fuel to cylinders.
Since you overheated the engine, could it be that the engine coolant temperature sensor may have been damaged and is causing the computer to run rich?
Just a thought.
Ron
Since you overheated the engine, could it be that the engine coolant temperature sensor may have been damaged and is causing the computer to run rich?
Just a thought.
Ron
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Thanks for the welcome, Rockledge. Which manual do you have on the 3.0?
rlmdad, I will check that sesor today, thanks for sharing that information. If that is the problem it sure would save me a lot of trouble.
rlmdad, I will check that sesor today, thanks for sharing that information. If that is the problem it sure would save me a lot of trouble.
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Originally Posted by Black_Knight_4x4
Thanks for the welcome, Rockledge. Which manual do you have on the 3.0?
You can get similar OEM Manuals off the internet or directly from Helm.inc.
