I'll probably end up replacing most of the system. I'm not super familiar with these new TXV's that are being used. Can't help but think that thing not working has led to the other issues.

The oil that goes in the compressor/system.

I bought both of my Escapes at 60K miles, and they both have had it. Unless someone fiddled with them before 60K, they both came with it. My F150 also had dye, but it had a lot more miles on it - coulda been anyone.

 

I bet! Those are about the size of deer aren't they, well your average deer anyway. That usually isn't pretty.

 

Yea, I've heard that's the way to go if something gets screwed up in the system.

 

Looking at about 400 in parts to replace it all. Kinda thinking the compressor is OK though....

I got the wheels built and put a "kick stand" up front. Just need some wires now.... and I'm digging the "nostalgic" look the more I look at it.



It's dirty... but I got the old boy out and stretched his legs. It's not the fastest car on the planet, but it's sure fun to drive.

 

Huh, are you sure that your findings are proof positive that some of those components are bad ? Curious with a few. Is this procedure from a service manual or whatnot ? Do you have lean codes, is that why you're smoking systems/components Wolvee.

Thought you were all psyched up to conquer those manifolds man

 

lol. Ready to do it but not Psyched. I really want more than 2 days and that's what was my only worrisome part. I only have Monday and Tuesday.

With that strange sound coming from the intake, I really wondered if the intake had a crack in it. My truck is possessed in the way that in 10 years of problems and maintenance, the Misfire I had a couple weeks ago was the first CEL I have had. Seems like every problem I have is just bad enough to notice but never bad enough to throw a CEL.

Reading online the EGR shouldn't leak at all and the IAC shouldn't either as far as I know. The only thing was unsure about was the 4x4 activation solenoid but even if it's a tiny amount, it's still unmetered Air. I never had a problem with activation before but I use it once a year now days. The Scan tool tests actuates all that stuff and it came back with no faults.

 

FYI I smoke tested three brand-new Motorcraft IACs and every one of them leaked through the cap.

 

Interesting. The more I read, the more I see50% of the internet say it shouldn't and the other half says it's normal. I hate Machines.

 

Yeah. It's hard to see how it could be ok that it would leak, but try to find one that doesn't.

 

I don't know about that EGR leak. I don't think it should leak there, at the same time, when there's a problem with EGR system, I would say just about 100% of the time you're surely to get DTC/code for it. I don't know, I haven't smoked the EGR valve like you did either..so I can't say if that's a problem or not.

So it leaks below the diaphragm ?


EDIT: I've blown the diaphragm before , in the past. That was my fault, - blew compressed air through it. It generated a DTC, can't recall what it was...that was a long time ago lol. I can say for certain blowing compressed air threw the main port tube will reach the diaphragm. I guess that would mean air can pass through there.

Regardless, I can't say for certain whether yours is good or bad....