Just_Randy
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- Joined
- Sep 14, 2007
- Messages
- 140
- Reaction score
- 13
- Points
- 18
- Vehicle Year
- 1997
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 3.0
- Transmission
- Manual
I have a 1997 Ranger 3.0 4x4 5-speed
I had a p0401 (EGR), p0340 (Cam Sensor), and p1443 (Not sure what this is,,, I've read it could be as simple as a gas cap).
I put a new DPFE EGR thingy on. I put a new cam synchro (a rebuilt oem from autozone) and sensor on. The truck runs EXACTLY the same. Rough idle and stumbles a bit just off idle. When I pull out of the driveway it doesn't want to go until I get the revs up.... Then it takes off! Upper mid-range and topend pull strong. Its prone to overheating as well.... Especially if the AC is on.
So, today I removed the EGR tube and cleaned it really well. I verified the EGR valve is working. I also removed and cleaned the MAF sensor with non-chlorinated brake cleaner and gentle compressed air (it didn't look dirty anyway). Still no change.
I have nice steady vacuum (I have a vac gauge in the cab while driving). I have good compression. Nice clean plugs. No obvious electric problems.....
What do I do next? I feel like I'm just throwing money away and the truck never runs any different.
Btw,,, here are the pics of my cam syncho n sensor.... You'd think it would run a little different after fixing that! But nope.
I had a p0401 (EGR), p0340 (Cam Sensor), and p1443 (Not sure what this is,,, I've read it could be as simple as a gas cap).
I put a new DPFE EGR thingy on. I put a new cam synchro (a rebuilt oem from autozone) and sensor on. The truck runs EXACTLY the same. Rough idle and stumbles a bit just off idle. When I pull out of the driveway it doesn't want to go until I get the revs up.... Then it takes off! Upper mid-range and topend pull strong. Its prone to overheating as well.... Especially if the AC is on.
So, today I removed the EGR tube and cleaned it really well. I verified the EGR valve is working. I also removed and cleaned the MAF sensor with non-chlorinated brake cleaner and gentle compressed air (it didn't look dirty anyway). Still no change.
I have nice steady vacuum (I have a vac gauge in the cab while driving). I have good compression. Nice clean plugs. No obvious electric problems.....
What do I do next? I feel like I'm just throwing money away and the truck never runs any different.
Btw,,, here are the pics of my cam syncho n sensor.... You'd think it would run a little different after fixing that! But nope.