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Subject:Re: Still running like crap, the saga continues
From:BJ Feddish
Date:Wed, 5 Mar 2008 22:26:27 -0500

>> Besides fixing the throttle body leak, make sure you have no exhaust
leaks. <<

OK, since the throttle body is a known area where it could be leaking I
guess I should start with this. I've never taken one off. Is it pretty self
explanatory like R & R of the AFM or do I need the Bentley procedures? What
exactly do I fix once I get it off?

That exhaust check will be next after this.

>> Then, less likely are injectors, ECU and fuel pump. You've replaced your
fuel filter recently, right? Temp II?? <<

Fuel pump and filter are 6 months old the fuel pump went out one day with my
3 year old. Luckily we were in walking distance of the house.  I have a
bottle of injector cleaner in the tank that I added right now. The fact that
moving screws around, timing, etc. is affecting this kinda makes me think
it's not the injectors.

BTW, what would be great would be one of the list mechanics starting a
"virtual repair center". The idiot at one end (that would be me) could move
the PC camera around while the real mechanic on the other end does the
guiding as to what steps to do for repairs.  Just rambling.....

Thanks,
Bryan