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by a_scayola
Sun Apr 20, 2003 6:30 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Random engine missing...BAD! UPDATE
Replies: 3
Views: 1218

Ciper, I didn't use any cleaner at all because it was turning so freely. But, now that you mention it, I did notice some filings in the magnet. I took some of away but didn't pay much attention to them. I hadn't thought of that. It is still missing some, but a lot less than before. I guess I'll have...
by a_scayola
Sat Apr 19, 2003 5:23 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Random engine missing...BAD! UPDATE
Replies: 3
Views: 1218

Random engine missing...BAD! UPDATE

So... after reading some of the postings on how to clean the IAC valve I'm not really sure if I want to mess with a $300+ part. I bought the brake cleaner but I'm trying to rule all other possibilities out before. Yesterday I changed the plugs with a set of NGK v-power (thanks for the tip guys). The...
by a_scayola
Fri Apr 18, 2003 1:21 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Random engine missing...BAD!
Replies: 6
Views: 1807

Would a bad MAF sensor give a code? Because I'm not getting any right now.
Thank you all for the help!!
Andres

90 Legacy Wagon
Miami, Fl
by a_scayola
Thu Apr 17, 2003 3:44 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Random engine missing...BAD!
Replies: 6
Views: 1807

The engine runs ok when cold. Also, when its running rough there's a weird smell....hard to describe, but it's not gas... it's kind of acid.. I did search for the IAC valve on this bbs but I couldnt find a description or a picture of it. I did find the cleaning procedure though. I only need to find ...
by a_scayola
Wed Apr 16, 2003 9:39 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Random engine missing...BAD!
Replies: 6
Views: 1807

Random engine missing...BAD!

Hi everybody!! The car in question is a stock 1990 Legacy L Wagon with 120k miles. I just got the car last month and the only thing I've replaced besides fluids and the radiator, has been the purge soleniod valve. The CEL doesn't go on at all now. There is absolutely no pattern as when its gonna sta...