routine maitenence

kadoi · July 22, 2003, 10:36:38 AM

Okay this may be a retarded question....but any help would be greatly appreciated. Im 16 and ended up with a tgp for my first car and love it to death and after reading the posts here I realize a lot of things need replaced....Bought 02 sensor and crank positon sensor and fuel filter and was wondering were all of these were....i know in relativity but not exactly...once again any help would be greatly appreciated. 8) :? :?:

The Burning Rom · July 22, 2003, 12:39:30 PM

o2 Sensor is screwed right into the top of the turbo.

Fuel filter is underneath the car, towards the driver's side, in front of the rear wheel.

Crank Position Sensor is on the back of the block on the passenger side. Have fun getting that one out :wink: Try not to break it off inside the block when removing it. :oops:

kadoi · July 22, 2003, 12:49:28 PM

thanks alot.... :!: one more question how do you know when you need a new crank sensor anyways and how do you know if you need a new throttle postion sensor?

mfewtrail · July 23, 2003, 07:47:23 PM

Quote from: kadoithanks alot.... :!: one more question how do you know when you need a new crank sensor anyways and how do you know if you need a new throttle postion sensor?

take it to autozone, they will scan the car for free and if it's throwing a code(SES light), they will tell you why it's on and can check your sensors for proper readings and whatnot

TGPilot · July 23, 2003, 08:14:59 PM

Quote from: kadoiOkay this may be a retarded question....but any help would be greatly appreciated. Im 16 and ended up with a tgp for my first car and love it to death and after reading the posts here I realize a lot of things need replaced....Bought 02 sensor and crank positon sensor and fuel filter and was wondering were all of these were....i know in relativity but not exactly...once again any help would be greatly appreciated. 8) :? :?:

Didn't I read on another post that you had a cracked cross-over? If that was you DO NOT put the new O2 sensor on until you replace the cross over...you will be wasting your money because the cracked cross-over will foul this o2 sensor real fast... 8)

Call Jeff M...he makes a very clean and reliable cross-over that is well worth the money and much less than the cost of a stock replacement!! :drinking:

kadoi · July 24, 2003, 10:52:59 AM

thanks for the info :lol:

1trucavalier · July 28, 2003, 12:10:52 PM

check your rear calipers! they are pos's from the fact and either need to be replaced or upgraded to the 97+! I would also pull out your AIC and clean if possible or replace $7/8. Mufflers are usually also rusted to living hell (mine) and a serious restriction and the catalytic also. I am runnin no cat and no muffles now :>

The Burning Rom · July 28, 2003, 01:17:53 PM

Quote from: 1trucavaliercheck your rear calipers! they are pos's from the fact and either need to be replaced or upgraded to the 97+!

Um..that would be 94+ ;)

kadoi · July 28, 2003, 02:40:50 PM

AIC?

mfewtrail · July 28, 2003, 02:42:40 PM

IAC = idle air control valve(located on the throttle body...)...you should buy a haynes or other cheap manual..they come in handy if you're a newbie to working on cars 8)

kadoi · July 28, 2003, 02:44:30 PM

thanks....i know what these things are but not the abbreviations...never used the abbr. so i dont put 2+2 together...but i am knew to the fwd v6's and thats what im having trouble with...so thanks for your help guys!! :)

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