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Rough idle fixed!
This could be more like technical Q&A department but I just wanted to tell you that my rough idle got fixed recently.
I tried everything that I could think of and still the rough idle was there. I did MAF cleaning, add fuel injector cleaner, check Vac hose, cleaning throttle body...Those helped slightly but not completely. I finally took my car to the shop and the mechanic only took 2 sec to figure out what was wrong. The EGR hose was the one. It was cracked and disconnected. After spending couple hrs of myself facing to Engine, I must had been blind...... So he put it back where it was supposed to go, but recommended to replace the hose, so I did it this weekend. So my rough idle mystery is over. It runs like heaven now.... and it only cost less than a buck! So if your car's idling is rough but not all the time, I'd suggest you to check EGR hose once..... Off the topic, but I got 2 flat tires right after the EGR hose replacement..... Somebody left metal pieces on the road. I managed to get to the tire shop near my place and got Bridgestone Potenza tires, I love those tires. My "backwards" rims got fixed as well. Right after I got out the tire shop my tail light bulb went out.. I got new one. Hope it was the last thing I had to fix these days..
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congrats.
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"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin blk 92' LSL w/ average mods pics here http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn277/yourconfused/ Cash68: "Hmm, I wouldn't brag about beating Escorts. That's like saying you tricked a retarded person." |
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Congratz, good to hear its fixed
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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Good Luck!
Good luck on that one! We all say that about our great cars.... a lot!
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Yup! I think my rear bearings will be the next thing on the list..
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-Ryu Links: 2004 Honda S2000 (2008~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Liquid Silver (2007~2008) 1996 SVX LSi Bordeaux Pearl (2006~) 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross (2005~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Pearl White (2001~2005) 1994 Mercury Sable GS (1999~2001) 1/43 Scale SVX Models [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] |
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That may be a problem with my car, where exactly is the EGR valve? I have replaced 3-4 of the hoses, but I am not sure if I replaced that one.
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'92 LS-L, exhaust, intake, audio, ecu 1V4?, hyper ground kit. Next changes ... PAINT, fix engine problems, 4.44. (GONE) '97 Impreza Outback Sport, magnaflow muffler, cold air intake, Alpine Type S, MP3/iPod deck, NGK wires, etc.(GONE) |
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The one in the middle of the photo is the EGR hose. Can you see?
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-Ryu Links: 2004 Honda S2000 (2008~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Liquid Silver (2007~2008) 1996 SVX LSi Bordeaux Pearl (2006~) 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross (2005~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Pearl White (2001~2005) 1994 Mercury Sable GS (1999~2001) 1/43 Scale SVX Models [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] |
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You're lucky to have such an honest mechanic.
and smart too! you can trust that guy
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92 SVX LS Pearl 94 SVX LSi Barcelona Red 82 Brat 4WD Bob |
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Yeah really, I wish I had someone like that near me. Don't give him up!
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good point REDSVX
Having been that 'honest mechanic' I spent several hours a week just being nice and not getting paid. Every once in a while some would throw a nice bill my way for being strait, which made it okay. So, support him w/ your business and let him know his honesty wasn't wasted on you. Maybe even let him take your car for a test drive just to show him what a sweet car the SVX is!
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"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin blk 92' LSL w/ average mods pics here http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn277/yourconfused/ Cash68: "Hmm, I wouldn't brag about beating Escorts. That's like saying you tricked a retarded person." |
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If you do that he might not let you have the keys back!
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-Nate '92 LS-L Pearlie |
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I really feel like that I found the right doctor for my cars. He's really nice guy, and knows about SVX as well. And it's really local!
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-Ryu Links: 2004 Honda S2000 (2008~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Liquid Silver (2007~2008) 1996 SVX LSi Bordeaux Pearl (2006~) 2002 Lexus IS300 Sportcross (2005~) 1992 Subaru SVX LSL Pearl White (2001~2005) 1994 Mercury Sable GS (1999~2001) 1/43 Scale SVX Models [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] |
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Woah! I just noticed that you're in LA! I'm in Orange! Could you PM me details of this mechanic!!? I'd gladly drive the hour or so it would take to get there!
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Well PM details for sure.
Have a chat with him and see if he is OK with having his business contact details made public on this Network. Repay his help and honesty with SVX business!! There are sure to be a few people around who would like to know about a decent technical expert. Joe
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Los Angeles Mechanic Mini-meet, anyone?
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