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As espacef1fan was asking, you running a BOV, if so your vacuum in stronger below 2k and might be opening and weakening the flow through you L-Jetronic flow meter=no flow no fuel! No BOV, it probably needs one though because of the turbo flutter. I'm testing vacuum lines today, but at idle its pull...

That 5V Vref that is fed to the TPS is also fed to the VAM's potentiometer and the barometric pressure sensor. I would expect the TPS to sweep from approximately 0-5V if you're using a screwdriver to sweep the sensor in your hand. Installed on the throttle body and set properly, it should sweep fro...

Clean off the rust, oil and copper scrubbers work well, but anything to stop the rust. Once it's cleaned and oiled, then you can see what it did to the cyl. Worst case, a rebore and bigger pistons will be required.

Damn autocorrect. Underhood.
And, thanks for confirming that it NEEDED sound insulation, DA.

I stand by my post. I'm 57, was reading all the mags back then. Noise suppression, EPA mandated dB levels, equals underhand insulation.....

You got it, John..... Those who can, do. Those who can't, bitch about everyone else....

Unnecessary, really. EPA mandated for sound suppression. All it does is add weight, and cost money.

Now, inside the passenger compartment, that's different. ...

Thanks Tim..... And especially to John!

hEaT wrote:But...this place would be so much more dull without John's colourful commentary! And if you can see through it, there is much good info buried in there ha

YEP....

Tim, what shock/strut is that?

This board. Needs a LIKE button... Well said, John. I've been on this Forum for 10 years, maybe more. Occasionally read refernces to this or that part made by. Mike McCreight-sometimes by him in his post. Never did get a full idea of what he makes/sells: no Forum post, web link, web page, newsletter...

Per Tom's app chart, these are the correct, 15508, injectors for 85-89 XR4Ti...

Yep.... I never carry more than 2 keys on the fob that hangs off the ignition switch. Seen to many ruined by the 1/2 lb of metal hanging off them...

Mike McCreight wrote:Ed may be onto something with the key idea.
I've seen more than a few bad ignition switches.

Can't read this on my phone.... resize those pics!

Got mine Sat.