OK, wanted to start a new thread for this Saturday's P401 Test components and replace vacuum lines. The plan is to get together at my house at 9:30 Sat morning 05/22/10.
The plan is to test the three components in the EGR vacuum system to determine what component is not opperating properly in your system. And while we are at it you might as well replace all of your hoses.
Just so you understand, your engine light will not go off after this event, this event is just to prevent you from throwing $Money$ at the problem. We will remove and test the EGR Vacuum Modulator, VSV for EGR & VSV. You will then need to order the part/s not working and remove them again, but it should be easy since you will have done it once before.
As for the hoses I replaced mine with hose from NAPA auto parts for under $20 but the Outside diameter is smaller than OEM hose so you will not be able to use a couple of the stock clamps. An aftermarket clamp or zip tie will be needed. So either way you go, NAPA or OEM you will need 4’ of .156 (Inside Diameter) and 3’ of .250 (ID) vacuum hose.
Tools, bring every and all socket extensions you have as we will be removing the components from the bottom rather than removing the throttle body. So about 3' of extensions are needed but we can combine and share extensions if you don't have that many. You will also need extra long needle nose pliers to help remove and connect hoses under the throttle body where your hand can't reach. I have a FSM and will be reviewing it over the next couple of days refreshing myself on the test numbers for the three components.
So far Napertuckytim, murphy744 & possibly VCCruzr & Newps are interested and I have PM'ed you my address.
The plan is to test the three components in the EGR vacuum system to determine what component is not opperating properly in your system. And while we are at it you might as well replace all of your hoses.
Just so you understand, your engine light will not go off after this event, this event is just to prevent you from throwing $Money$ at the problem. We will remove and test the EGR Vacuum Modulator, VSV for EGR & VSV. You will then need to order the part/s not working and remove them again, but it should be easy since you will have done it once before.
As for the hoses I replaced mine with hose from NAPA auto parts for under $20 but the Outside diameter is smaller than OEM hose so you will not be able to use a couple of the stock clamps. An aftermarket clamp or zip tie will be needed. So either way you go, NAPA or OEM you will need 4’ of .156 (Inside Diameter) and 3’ of .250 (ID) vacuum hose.
Tools, bring every and all socket extensions you have as we will be removing the components from the bottom rather than removing the throttle body. So about 3' of extensions are needed but we can combine and share extensions if you don't have that many. You will also need extra long needle nose pliers to help remove and connect hoses under the throttle body where your hand can't reach. I have a FSM and will be reviewing it over the next couple of days refreshing myself on the test numbers for the three components.
So far Napertuckytim, murphy744 & possibly VCCruzr & Newps are interested and I have PM'ed you my address.
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but I am too busy this weekend to join you.
