Well, not today but last Sunday and Monday, with tips from Bob and other guys here: pulled the COT and sanded it out lightly to remove some bubbled paint and rust, then repainted it with semi-gloss high temp paint. Reinstalled with new o-rings
Replaced the oil filter housing gasket, then new coolant and oil of course.
After assembly oil sending unit started leaking so ordered a replacement which I’m installing after work today.
Removed the idle air valve off the throttle body to get access, and replaced the throttle position sensor, which stopped the engine surging I had been experiencing.
Removed my Metco / PHP CAK and reinstalled the stock air box because I have to get it smogged this week. Reflashed the tune to stock for the smog check. I have to drive it for a few days until the Scangauge reports “No codes found, READY,” or they won’t smog it. (I hate CA.)
Removed the ABS module and sent it to Module Repair Pro; total cost with shipping was $111, and hopefully they can fix it.
Ordered a new blend door actuator, and doing a bunch of reading here to try and learn how to install it. (Not sure if I should do the EATC o-rings at the same time, but going to order some just in case.)
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2003 black pre-decontented 300B #5886 of 7838; Born on 10/31/02
MartyO tune, 4:10's, T/A stud & girdle, MMX shaft+DS loop, Metco control arms, Quickor RSB, Addco FSB, Megs delete tips, Granatelli solid coil connectors, NGK plugs & LP 170 stat, DR rear engine cooling mod, PI 3000 TC, Level II tranny, Art Carr deep pan, Steeda pullies/billet caps, billet door locks, Ford Racing oil cap / polished coil covers, PHP CAK & Metco carbon fiber intake, DG Motorsports CF radiator cover, Fumoto oil drain valve, oil deflector, real Autometer gauges, ScanGauge II, Weatherflectors, underbody lighting kit, Zack chrome grill, OEM spoiler & door edge guards, KB dead pedal, Dynopro aluminum sills & pedals, Viper alarm w/ remote start, MM fender badges, red painted calipers, SS inserts, Silverstar Ultras, hood bumpers, 35% tints, Gorilla lug nuts, MM valve caps, Pro-Guard, DD trunk lid liner, CM UHI kit, CM Godshead rear & steering wheel badges, S-55 badge, FilterMag, MM trunk bib, ported sub-woofer.