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by JimG
Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:32 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Fuel fill & Smell
Replies: 5
Views: 259

Re: Fuel fill & Smell

Thanks all for your input!
The fuel spill tends to lead me to the connection between the filler pipe and the gas tank. But i hope to be able to chack out both soon.
by JimG
Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Fuel fill & Smell
Replies: 5
Views: 259

Fuel fill & Smell

Lately when gassing up I find that unless I fill very slowly gas will out from under. Also when on the highway opeing the sundroof causes a gasoline smell inside the car. I looked at the shop manual but there was no picture or description of how the filler pipe connect to the tank. Suggestions and p...
by JimG
Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Need to replace/upgrade coolant lines
Replies: 2
Views: 4961

Re: Need to replace/upgrade coolant lines

What are people using for the metal lines to and from the oil cooler?
by JimG
Mon Nov 06, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Need to replace/upgrade coolant lines
Replies: 2
Views: 4961

Need to replace/upgrade coolant lines

As stated I need to upgrade coolant lines including the metal line to the oil cooler. Any suggestions?
by JimG
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:34 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Poor Mileage & Whine from FP area
Replies: 5
Views: 2205

Poor Mileage & Whine from FP area

I have a in-tank Walpro with the inline pump deleted. Today I noticed a whine for the fuel pump area and experienced really poor gas mileage ie: around 9mpg. Any thoughts on what to check? Pump, FPR etc.
by JimG
Thu Jul 14, 2022 2:13 pm
Forum: Classifieds - XR4Ti
Topic: "86XR4 Phone dial wheels(6), free for pickup
Replies: 0
Views: 2845

"86XR4 Phone dial wheels(6), free for pickup

I have six '86 XR4 wheels that I need to move! They are free for pick up in Northern VA, near Leesburg. Must go within two weeks or will go to dump. They are dirty and need cleaning but in otherwise OK shape
by JimG
Thu Jul 14, 2022 2:09 pm
Forum: Classifieds - Scorpio
Topic: Scorpio Wheels (2) Free for pickup
Replies: 0
Views: 2939

Scorpio Wheels (2) Free for pickup

I have two '89 Scorpio wheels that I need to move! They are free for pick up in Northern VA, near Leesburg. Must go within two weeks or will go to dump.
by JimG
Wed May 25, 2022 3:12 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: AEM Wideband Installed!
Replies: 5
Views: 3517

Re: AEM Wideband Installed!

What are you using to tune?
by JimG
Wed May 18, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: AEM Wideband Installed!
Replies: 5
Views: 3517

Re: AEM Wideband Installed!

I haven't had much time to drive it but a short drive found around 14.2 at cruising in 4th and lower when accelerating. I'll work on documenting it better. Perhaps on my drive to Carlisle!
by JimG
Tue May 17, 2022 4:24 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: AEM Wideband Installed!
Replies: 5
Views: 3517

AEM Wideband Installed!

Just completed the install of an AEM A/F gauge- now I need to understand what i'm seeing on the guage. Any tips?
by JimG
Sun May 16, 2021 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: The Carlisle 'Meet" is June 4-6
Replies: 0
Views: 1586

The Carlisle 'Meet" is June 4-6

Time to dust off the Merkur and join us at the Carlisle Ford Nationals! Who is coming?
by JimG
Sun May 16, 2021 2:56 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: My 3g install factory location
Replies: 36
Views: 18593

Re: My 3g install factory location

Completed this upgrade yesterday with a mega fuse and upgraded wiring! Works great, thanks to all who documented and assisted!
by JimG
Wed May 12, 2021 1:22 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Exhaust Upgrade - Help for an XR Newbie
Replies: 28
Views: 9079

Re: Exhaust Upgrade - Help for an XR Newbie

I have the Cosworth hot side, bought some stainless steel bends, etc from Burns Stainless and had a local exhaust shop fab up and install a complete system with a 3" downpipe, a flex coupling, no CAT and a Dynaflow muffler. Sounds good, work fine!
by JimG
Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:18 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: No power, shuddering under load
Replies: 71
Views: 20483

Re: No power, shuddering under load

Rock Auto is great for my other rides, but for the Merkur I prefer to support those who work hard to have parts and knowledge necessary to keep our cars on the road. Rapido, Merkur Midwest, Merkur Depot, MC2racing and Stinger. In some cases you may pay more but I've found that the support can be wor...
by JimG
Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:27 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Exhaust Upgrade - Help for an XR Newbie
Replies: 28
Views: 9079

Re: Exhaust Upgrade - Help for an XR Newbie

Where are you located? It would be helpful if you added more info to your profile, there might be a MCA member nearby!