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Old Dec 24, 2017 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Jbrew
Yep, those are the only two outcomes for the 401. Dirty/plugged ports or a bad DPFE.
You're right Jbrew.....In my case it was both. Thanks again
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Old Dec 24, 2017 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by y2kdejesus
You're right Jbrew.....In my case it was both. Thanks again
Yea , I recall when the 401 was strictly a DPFE problem. It was caused by excessive moisture with the metal and plastic sensors. Then , sometime around 2005 the 4.6L's began revealing plugged EGR ports in the plenum body (elbows). Only the 4.6L's plug the ports, not the 5fours or 4twos. So yea, a 4.6L specific problem.
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