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  1. grouch

    SOLVED: Another misfire chasing threads (2008 express van)

    Hook a vacuum gauge up to it. That will tell the tale of the exhaust condition. As for zero gap. You didn't bang your head on the plug from frustration did you? :happy175:
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    Wife’s 2018 MB cla 250 intermittent starting issues

    I had an Audi 100GL back in the 70's. Audi has improved their quality as they are still in business. That was probably the most miserable piece of equipment I've ever worked on.
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    Wife’s 2018 MB cla 250 intermittent starting issues

    I nearly hit the roof when my mother told me she bought 5 batteries in the previous year. Well, she had it charged, 5 times, she didn't buy batteries. She'd drive a block to the store, then a block home. Her neighbor started driving her around town in return she could borrow the car. It worked...
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    Wife’s 2018 MB cla 250 intermittent starting issues

    Where is your battery located? Trunk? This sounds like either a failing cell in the battery or an alternator that is heading south. I'd lean more towards the battery. I know about batteries for fancy cars. I had a BMW 528i that ended up needing a battery but I wanted to make SURE as not only was...
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    Bored buying used vehicles nonsense

    I'm working on a 2009 PT Cruiser I bought from a woman who quit driving. All it really needed was a radiator and wheel bearings. I'm going through it mechanically to make sure any issues are addressed so I can drive it as a back up but I'll probably flip it as I've spent a lot more than I...
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    2005 Crown Victoria P71 Build

    I'll bet there's a title, but it's seized for something like back child support. I've seen cars and trucks like that around here. Usually a pity as once they get seized, I've never seen one released.
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    2005 Crown Victoria P71 Build

    If you can pick up a used "Moonmobile" Caprice, especially the first couple of years, they didn't have speed limiters on the police units. Be aware the first year, the ABS would go on vacation if you hit a rough spot like rail road tracks. That meant no brakes at all. I was with a county officer...
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    2005 Crown Victoria P71 Build

    When I was a volunteer officer, I used a red beacon on the roof (magnetic base) and red wig wags on the rear deck. As long as they weren't lit while moving, I was legal. The deck lights could be wired like extra brake lights but they couldn't flash while moving. As for when they were off, they...
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    2005 Crown Victoria P71 Build

    It depends on the state. In Indiana, red is for emergency vehicles, blue for volunteer firefighters and green is for EMT's. Across the river in Kentucky, Red is for volunteer firefighters and Blue is for the State Police. Some local agencies use blue only or blue and red. Back in July Indiana...
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    2005 Crown Victoria P71 Build

    Keep in mind that if you use Red, Blue or Green lights, you need an insurance rider and a permit to run them. White and yellow are usually no problem.
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    2005 Crown Victoria P71 Build

    Police car seats are designed to be sturdy and leave room for the belt gear like cuffs, pistol holster and so on. I was a volunteer officer for just a couple months shy of 10 years back in the 80's and 90's. We got former front line units and when we were done with one of them, I bought it at...
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    2005 Crown Victoria P71 Build

    I don't know. I'd like to but I'm always swapping cars. I like to bring them back to life, sell them and get another one to bring back. Right now I've got a 2009 PT Cruiser "Granny Car" that I'm looking forward to getting done. The biggest issue is getting the drivers seat clean. Resolve is...
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    2005 Crown Victoria P71 Build

    It got rear ended by a woman texting. I had a dash cam and it showed me sitting at a red light when she plowed into me. Two Tennessee State police were leaving a restaurant and watched her hit me. My rear bumper cover was up against the wheels after her Expedition hit me. I didn't have collision...
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    2005 Crown Victoria P71 Build

    I've been thinking (and my head hurts too!) my P71 was a 1998, not a '99. '98 was the only year with the 140 speed limiter on Federal cars. I had a state Trooper mention once I could out run him as it was cut to 130 in '99 as police departments were buying cheaper tires and the officers were...
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    2005 Crown Victoria P71 Build

    I used to have a 1999 P71. Mine was brown and tan as I got it from a Sheriffs Department. Keep in mind your P71 is different from a regular Crown Vic is subtle and not so subtle ways. Keep the cop wheels if they're good as they are as strong as truck wheels. Make sure all your locks work. On...
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    2000 Cadillac Escalade. $4995

    How's "Clementine" doing? Is your wife happy with the slight lift and aggressive tires in the snow?
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    Misfire when warm.

    Success!!! The old gal is running better than anytime since I got it. Even with three gas fouled plugs, it will light both rear tires up. The bracket hid the problem so a lot of what I did could have waited. I replaced the fuel pump and even rebuilt the TBI unit and the problem kept getting...
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    Misfire when warm.

    I made sure to use header wrap when I put the headers on. Back when I raced we had a lot of trouble with headers burning plug wires. The wires are supple and look nearly new after several months of use. I couldn't even get the plug socket on the plugs. The drivers side header is leaking so after...
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    Misfire when warm.

    I spent most of the day fighting the plugs. I'll hit the engine again tomorrow. It seems to be a healthier engine already. I think the engine will sound happier with a little more advance.
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    Misfire when warm.

    Found the problem. I decided to swap out my spark plugs and the ones that came out were gas fouled from the TBI leak. I wasn't able to change 3 of them as the headers are too tight. The old gal ran better but still not right. I decided to double check the timing as I did find the header panel...
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    Misfire when warm.

    Well, the saga continues. I pulled the TBI unit and rebuilt it yesterday. It didn't look too bad but with it's age, it was probably due. I have to admit, I held off as I remember rebuilding carburetors. This is a LOT easier. I did have one issue though. My eyes aren't what they used to be and I...
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    Misfire when warm.

    The timing set had different notches for timing adjustment but I put it to stock. The original had jumped two teeth and when I first fired it up, the engine really woke up. I didn't do a compression test on the engine. What ever the problem is, it's gotten worse fast. I ordered a rebuild kit for...
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    Misfire when warm.

    I generally like to see 17+ inches but with it running like it is, I'm pretty sure that's why it's a little low. I'm trying to think back a few decades and treat this like a pre-fuel injected engine and it would be a carb. rebuild running like this. I ordered a TBI rebuild kit today and it...
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    Misfire when warm.

    When I replaced the timing chain, I was the first in there. The engine has 121K on it but I suspect this truck saw a lot of short runs when it was previously in service. I ordered a rebuild kit for the TBI. I put a little Sea Foam in with the fuel after I replaced the fuel pump and it seems to...
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    Misfire when warm.

    That was one of th first things I looked for. I keep finding things that need to be addressed but just can't seem to find the throttle problem. It's not falling on it's face anymore. It won't accelerate. It used to speed up then fall flat. Now it won't speed up. I have noticed the tach blips...

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