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  1. ChrisinPHX

    Need Help on 5.8fsi Couple of Issues

    alldodge is spot on with the 700 RPM idle speed.
  2. ChrisinPHX

    Need Help on 5.8fsi Couple of Issues

    The MAF sensor is reporting incorrect airflow into the engine. The computer adds the amount of fuel it expects the engine will need, but if it is significantly off, the engine runs poorly. The hot wire in the MAF sensor is probably dirty. You can Google how to clean the MAF sensor. If cleaning...
  3. ChrisinPHX

    Need Help on 5.8fsi Couple of Issues

    Between the throttle body and which gasket? The upper and lower intake gasket? The upper to lower gasket is a known leaker, and there are also a number of vacuum lines on the bottom side of the upper intake that are known to leak as well if the lines and caps dry rot. You can't see them without...
  4. ChrisinPHX

    Need Help on 5.8fsi Couple of Issues

    I've got a 5.8Fsi. Anti Siphon Valve is the #1 culprit for fuel starvation on these. Clogged pickup tube is #2. ECM relay is #3. Fuel Pressure regulator is #4. Sounds like it's not limp mode related as in 3 seconds I doubt you're getting to 2,700 rpm. EDIT - Well since you did mention 2,500...
  5. ChrisinPHX

    How to test for spark?

    Screwdriver and bare metal. All you need. You can always pull a wire and just use a random spark plug too if you have one laying around in a drawer or something.
  6. ChrisinPHX

    Was running now will not turn over DISTRIBUTOR, TIMING, #1 on CAP & PLUG WIRE LOCATIONS

    I never pull a dizzy without marking the base of it where it meets the block and also marking the rotor location on the plastic housing. You will be at #1TDC twice. Once on the exhaust stroke and once on the compression stroke. Are you sure you are at TDC on compression? Ensure that, and then...
  7. ChrisinPHX

    Which style exhaust manifold is best?

    It appears that there are two types or replacement manifolds that will fit my application. One has a tube where the water enters below each opening, and the other has the water running right into the side of the main body of the manifold. My question simply is, GENERALLY SPEAKING what's the real...
  8. ChrisinPHX

    Just can't find the right plug wires 1995 5.8Fsi (Ford 351 GT40 Heads)

    So guys, Like the title says, I just cant find the right plug wire set for my boat. 1995 5.8Fsi PHUCCE . The old VP number is 3851817. I have not been able to find a cross reference to another set. So then I was hoping I could use what a lot of the PCM guys use because they run the same...
  9. ChrisinPHX

    5.8FSI fuel reservoir modification

    A user (Larson220) in a closed thread wrote this regarding the fuel reservoir on these 5.8FSi Ford motors. "This engine type has a fuel reservoir at the back of the engine. THIS FUEL RESERVOIR CAUSES MANY ISSUES. It is basically a small fuel tank that stores a small amount of fuel for the high...
  10. ChrisinPHX

    Stering Knuckle removal on a 275 leg

    I have the upper and lower gear units pulled. I need to get the intermediate section removed so I can replace the worn bushings and bearings. (Please see the picture attached). Items circled in red are what I'm replacing. I have #'s 28,29,30 and #24 off, but I can't replace 11, 12, 13, 16 or 25...
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