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TooManyFords
08-31-2010, 06:46 PM
I really enjoy the new beater marauder, but it has had a rough idle and popped lean codes on both banks since it was reinstalled in the car. I stopped and picked up a can of Mass Air Flow sensor cleaner and went to work. Taking the cone K&N filter off made it easy to spray the MAF, so I sprayed it thoroughly. Yes, that cured the abrupt drop in RPM immediately after it starts. It also idled better, but still has a slight stumble and is not perfect. So, I grabbed the can of Starting Fluid and began spraying around the intake looking for a leak. Yep, fount it. The front left corner of the intake has a hair line crack that I did not notice, but the engine sure did when I hit it with ether! VAROOM! Chug-chug, purrrr.

It's a good thing I knew where there was another in town. And thanks to Duhtroll, I'll have a new lower intake tomorrow night.

I think searching for, and finding the problem, is half the fun!

Got_1
08-31-2010, 06:50 PM
I think searching for, and finding the problem, is half the fun!

that is definitly the best part

1stMerc
08-31-2010, 07:00 PM
I think searching for, and finding the problem, is half the fun!

Tru dat!!!

TooManyFords
09-04-2010, 12:12 PM
Not one leak, but two!

http://www.cvmusclecars.com/picture.php?albumid=80&pictureid=1291

Both corners were not attached and just bolted down. Surprised this even idled, but it did!

Now it is so smooth it is like brand new. Total time from start to finish, 2.5 hours.

ImpalaSlayer
09-04-2010, 12:18 PM
holy ****! ive never seen that! some one didnt install it very well

TooManyFords
09-04-2010, 12:23 PM
The car had a pair of nitrous straps in the trunk, so I'm guessing an N2O backfire?

Would have liked to see the look on his face when it happened. LOL!

Joe Walsh
09-04-2010, 01:11 PM
The car had a pair of nitrous straps in the trunk, so I'm guessing an N2O backfire?

Would have liked to see the look on his face when it happened. LOL!


The former owner was a wimp....as he only had ONE nitrous bottle in the trunk....:D

TooManyFords
09-04-2010, 02:21 PM
Omg. Lol!
:d