Re: Oil pressure problem fixed
 

I looked at the check engine code, I got a 13 - MAP sensor.
Seem like that would do it? Or should I replace the MAP sensor, not
expecting it to fix the current problem?

>You might want to describe carefully what parts you've busted, even if
>just by location and what they appear to be connected to.
>As for old or cold, I would think it would need to be really cold to
be >that bad. Replace 'em.

I have to replace 'em, since I shattered 'em. I broke the CCV air
outtakes on both the XJ and YJ and a heater hose coupling (don't know
exactly what it's called, it's four hoses coming together with a small
vacuum).
The rubber on the YJ CCV piece was obviously dried out, so I'm not
surprised that broke when I tried to put it back in. The XJ CCV piece
snapped when I pulled on it not very hard.
The hose coupling shattered when I tried to move it out of the way so I
could get to either the #4 or 5 spark plug.
I didn't put much force on either of the XJ parts and they basically
shattered.


Will Honea wrote:
> On Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:12:23 -0500, The Merg wrote:
>
>> Yeah, the throttle body was removed and thoroughly cleaned, new gasket.
>> I'm not entirely sure about this, but I think it's gotten worse since
>> the throttle body was cleaned. But I've done so many other things since
>> then, I can't really tie it to one thing that I've done.
>>
>> I probably should have warmed it up, but I don't like the way it's
>> running so I don't want to run it too long.
>
> Did you clean the shaft on the Idle Air Control motor? You might try
> unplugging the IAC and see if it makes any difference. If not, that's
> your problem. When I first got my MJ I had idle problems that improved a
> little with each fix until a new O2 sensor cleared the last bit of
> roughness.
>
> AH! just hit me - that sounds like what I got with a failing fuel pump - I
> was losing pressure after it started - but even with added throttle mine
> would die pretty quickly.
>

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Re: Oil pressure problem fixed
 

The Merg wrote:
> I looked at the check engine code, I got a 13 - MAP sensor.
> Seem like that would do it? Or should I replace the MAP sensor, not
> expecting it to fix the current problem?

Fix the vac leaks first. And make sure the hose to the map sensor
isn't cracked as well.

With as many cracked vac lines as you have it would probably
be worth buying all new from the dealer (if they have them)
Surprisingly they aren't that expensive. :/

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DougW

Re: Oil pressure problem fixed
 

The Merg wrote:
> I looked at the check engine code, I got a 13 - MAP sensor.
> Seem like that would do it? Or should I replace the MAP sensor, not
> expecting it to fix the current problem?

Fix the vac leaks first. And make sure the hose to the map sensor
isn't cracked as well.

With as many cracked vac lines as you have it would probably
be worth buying all new from the dealer (if they have them)
Surprisingly they aren't that expensive. :/

--
DougW

Re: Oil pressure problem fixed
 

The Merg wrote:
> I looked at the check engine code, I got a 13 - MAP sensor.
> Seem like that would do it? Or should I replace the MAP sensor, not
> expecting it to fix the current problem?

Fix the vac leaks first. And make sure the hose to the map sensor
isn't cracked as well.

With as many cracked vac lines as you have it would probably
be worth buying all new from the dealer (if they have them)
Surprisingly they aren't that expensive. :/

--
DougW

Re: Oil pressure problem fixed
 

The Merg wrote:
> I looked at the check engine code, I got a 13 - MAP sensor.
> Seem like that would do it? Or should I replace the MAP sensor, not
> expecting it to fix the current problem?

Fix the vac leaks first. And make sure the hose to the map sensor
isn't cracked as well.

With as many cracked vac lines as you have it would probably
be worth buying all new from the dealer (if they have them)
Surprisingly they aren't that expensive. :/

--
DougW

Re: Oil pressure problem fixed
 

Interestingly, it's not the lines and hoses that are cracking. They all
seem to be in pretty good shape (I think I'll replace them anyway, I
don't know how long they've been there). It's all the couplings that
keep snapping. Stupid plastic.

The engine was acting the same way before the recent round of shattered
couplings, which makes me think they're unrelated, but a PITA
nonetheless. Or maybe they were cracked before and I just helped 'em
the rest of the way along.

DougW wrote:
> The Merg wrote:
>> I looked at the check engine code, I got a 13 - MAP sensor.
>> Seem like that would do it? Or should I replace the MAP sensor, not
>> expecting it to fix the current problem?
>
> Fix the vac leaks first. And make sure the hose to the map sensor
> isn't cracked as well.
>
> With as many cracked vac lines as you have it would probably
> be worth buying all new from the dealer (if they have them)
> Surprisingly they aren't that expensive. :/
>

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Re: Oil pressure problem fixed
 

Interestingly, it's not the lines and hoses that are cracking. They all
seem to be in pretty good shape (I think I'll replace them anyway, I
don't know how long they've been there). It's all the couplings that
keep snapping. Stupid plastic.

The engine was acting the same way before the recent round of shattered
couplings, which makes me think they're unrelated, but a PITA
nonetheless. Or maybe they were cracked before and I just helped 'em
the rest of the way along.

DougW wrote:
> The Merg wrote:
>> I looked at the check engine code, I got a 13 - MAP sensor.
>> Seem like that would do it? Or should I replace the MAP sensor, not
>> expecting it to fix the current problem?
>
> Fix the vac leaks first. And make sure the hose to the map sensor
> isn't cracked as well.
>
> With as many cracked vac lines as you have it would probably
> be worth buying all new from the dealer (if they have them)
> Surprisingly they aren't that expensive. :/
>

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ÐÏࡱá

Re: Oil pressure problem fixed
 

Interestingly, it's not the lines and hoses that are cracking. They all
seem to be in pretty good shape (I think I'll replace them anyway, I
don't know how long they've been there). It's all the couplings that
keep snapping. Stupid plastic.

The engine was acting the same way before the recent round of shattered
couplings, which makes me think they're unrelated, but a PITA
nonetheless. Or maybe they were cracked before and I just helped 'em
the rest of the way along.

DougW wrote:
> The Merg wrote:
>> I looked at the check engine code, I got a 13 - MAP sensor.
>> Seem like that would do it? Or should I replace the MAP sensor, not
>> expecting it to fix the current problem?
>
> Fix the vac leaks first. And make sure the hose to the map sensor
> isn't cracked as well.
>
> With as many cracked vac lines as you have it would probably
> be worth buying all new from the dealer (if they have them)
> Surprisingly they aren't that expensive. :/
>

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ÐÏࡱá

Re: Oil pressure problem fixed
 

Interestingly, it's not the lines and hoses that are cracking. They all
seem to be in pretty good shape (I think I'll replace them anyway, I
don't know how long they've been there). It's all the couplings that
keep snapping. Stupid plastic.

The engine was acting the same way before the recent round of shattered
couplings, which makes me think they're unrelated, but a PITA
nonetheless. Or maybe they were cracked before and I just helped 'em
the rest of the way along.

DougW wrote:
> The Merg wrote:
>> I looked at the check engine code, I got a 13 - MAP sensor.
>> Seem like that would do it? Or should I replace the MAP sensor, not
>> expecting it to fix the current problem?
>
> Fix the vac leaks first. And make sure the hose to the map sensor
> isn't cracked as well.
>
> With as many cracked vac lines as you have it would probably
> be worth buying all new from the dealer (if they have them)
> Surprisingly they aren't that expensive. :/
>

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ÐÏࡱá

Re: Oil pressure problem fixed
 

On Tue, 30 Jan 2007 21:47:45 -0500, The Merg wrote:

> I looked at the check engine code, I got a 13 - MAP sensor. Seem like that
> would do it? Or should I replace the MAP sensor, not expecting it to fix
> the current problem?

Before you replace the sensor, pull the tube off the throttle body and run
a stiff wire through the fitting to make sure that isn't plugged and the
tube is clear. Then clean the MAP sensor plug really well - same as the IAC
and TPS connectors.

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Will Honea <whonea@yahoo.com>