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Well, I had a hair on my butt today to go and do some light "maintainence", this is my story:
Vehicle: 2002 Ranger Edge 4x4 auto trans. 4.0l V6
1. Cleaner: BG Products throttle body cleaner.
2. Cleaned throttle body, TB plate, IAC and EGR Valve with said cleaner. Noticed EGR valve was nearly impossible to clean. Also, I "accidentally" took off throttle body and TPS (service manual pics show to leave them on, I'm an idiot I guess). TB and IAC cleaned up super nice, but not EGR valve.
3. TPS was very hard to put back on (screws binding).
4. Noticable effects after doing said cleaning: High idle, and CEL is now on. Also, it shifts like a Chevy (rough) now. Bummer.
Questions:
Is the TB gasket supposed to go back "inside" the intake manifold, or is it supposed to mate with just the surface of the IM (OEM gasket)?
Could I have messed up the TPS by taking it off?
As far as the idle, rough shifts and CEL, I guess I need a new IAC now? Delphi, right? (I can't find the right part #)
Lastly, a red gasket came either out of the IAC or the sensor housing. I assume it goes back in the housing?
I'm going after the MAF next with the proper cleaner, after I figure this out
Nice to be here, and thanks in advance for any ideas.
Vehicle: 2002 Ranger Edge 4x4 auto trans. 4.0l V6
1. Cleaner: BG Products throttle body cleaner.
2. Cleaned throttle body, TB plate, IAC and EGR Valve with said cleaner. Noticed EGR valve was nearly impossible to clean. Also, I "accidentally" took off throttle body and TPS (service manual pics show to leave them on, I'm an idiot I guess). TB and IAC cleaned up super nice, but not EGR valve.
3. TPS was very hard to put back on (screws binding).
4. Noticable effects after doing said cleaning: High idle, and CEL is now on. Also, it shifts like a Chevy (rough) now. Bummer.
Questions:
Is the TB gasket supposed to go back "inside" the intake manifold, or is it supposed to mate with just the surface of the IM (OEM gasket)?
Could I have messed up the TPS by taking it off?
As far as the idle, rough shifts and CEL, I guess I need a new IAC now? Delphi, right? (I can't find the right part #)
Lastly, a red gasket came either out of the IAC or the sensor housing. I assume it goes back in the housing?
I'm going after the MAF next with the proper cleaner, after I figure this out
Nice to be here, and thanks in advance for any ideas.
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