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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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Im a n00b and my Max is missfiring video

I got bored today so I made this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p79ckbjJTwE

I hope it helps someone
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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Nice tutorial mang

I'll find a spot in the stickies for it..
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Tampamaximus
I got bored today so I made this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p79ckbjJTwE

I hope it helps someone
i'm going to nitpick you. just b/c i'm watching the discovery channel and have nothing better to do.

other potential causes:
pcv valve
clogged fuel filter
bad fuel pressure regulator
improper ignition timing
injector ohmage out of spec
injector o-rings leaking
exhaust leak/broken studs
whacked-out o2 sensor
clogged/electrically shorted IACV
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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I don't see your video anywhere?


Originally Posted by capedcadaver
i'm going to nitpick you. just b/c i'm watching the discovery channel and have nothing better to do.

other potential causes:
pcv valve
clogged fuel filter
bad fuel pressure regulator
improper ignition timing
injector ohmage out of spec
injector o-rings leaking
exhaust leak/broken studs
whacked-out o2 sensor
clogged/electrically shorted IACV
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Greeny
I don't see your video anywhere?
it's dark outside.... i was suggesting an.. "addendum" by the tampon maxipad, er, tampamaximus

but i wanted to make a video of the proper(ish) VG idle and revving a little, from both engine bay and tailpipe for rmdl51

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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by capedcadaver
it's dark outside.... i was suggesting an.. "addendum" by the tampon maxipad, er, tampamaximus
Ouch that hurts

And my broken exhaust studs wouldnt sound too good. Definately not what a Veggie should sound like. On a side note anyone wanna come to Tampon err Tampa and help me with some exhaust stud repair.

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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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On a side note anyone wanna come to Tampon err Tampa and help me with some exhaust stud repair.
Beach party girls?
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Tampamaximus
Ouch that hurts

And my broken exhaust studs wouldnt sound too good. Definately not what a Veggie should sound like. On a side note anyone wanna come to Tampon err Tampa and help me with some exhaust stud repair.
By that, u mean VG, correct??

jus checkin
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by capedcadaver
i'm going to nitpick you. just b/c i'm watching the discovery channel and have nothing better to do.

other potential causes:
pcv valve
clogged fuel filter
bad fuel pressure regulator
improper ignition timing
injector ohmage out of spec
injector o-rings leaking
exhaust leak/broken studs
whacked-out o2 sensor
clogged/electrically shorted IACV
I honestly think any fuel filter talk is just urban legend.

Has there ever been an instance on these forums when the engine ran bad and a fuel filter replacement fixed the issue?

I'll admit I havent read every single post, but still something should've come up by now. Usually replacing the fuel filter is followed by dissapointment in the lack of improvement, and then injector work or fuel pump work.
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ProphetVG30E
By that, u mean VG, correct??

jus checkin
yeah. vg... veggie... vee gee... whatever you say, its all the same. but thank god my engine isn't a vegetable. its more of a beef product(ground chuck, mebe? not the best cut, but still yummy.).

Tampamaximus:
thank you for this video. itll help save a few (quite a few) questions about all sorts of crap.
(side note: i ran around with the vacuum lines running to the canister above the tranny disconnected for about 6 months b/c i couldn't figure out where they went. huge improvement in performance after fixing it.)
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by capedcadaver
...other potential causes:...
wow. this explains it all. The maxima.org can now be closed... I'll show this to mama so she can at last grasp how simple it is ... but she'll ask "how the hood opens?"
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by mikekantor
I honestly think any fuel filter talk is just urban legend.

Has there ever been an instance on these forums when the engine ran bad and a fuel filter replacement fixed the issue?

I'll admit I havent read every single post, but still something should've come up by now. Usually replacing the fuel filter is followed by dissapointment in the lack of improvement, and then injector work or fuel pump work.
if the PO was a tard and lived in a dusty region or somesuch then it is possible to have this as a legitimate problem wherein there is noticeable improvement after replacement. If crap makes it to the injector screens then crap DEFINITELY gets into the filter.
Old Apr 11, 2008 | 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by capedcadaver
if the PO was a tard and lived in a dusty ...
No need for dusty place - just dumb behavior or bad luck... Fuel filter is a valid replacement item along with thousands other nuances to check. However, only once during 3million miles I have had this filter problem / real swap need.

Potentially, just one fillup can even stop the car ... after few miles from the fillup station. Or later, in any time of vehicle life span. Luckily, more often clog just doesn't happen. My statistics calculation show that I am only 0.0001 wor$e off as I never change the filter. However, If I was responsible for a fleet, this periodic swap would be mandatory.

A filter clog can become in any station after the tanker truck has filled the underground reservoirs... The filling causes the underground tanks bottom sludge & water to be circulated, pumped into your car tank = Keep out for 2days - if you see the tanker...

The video is good disney show to name a few VG parts -IF- the blondie gets hood open. In troubleshooting its value is negative.
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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Thanks for the very informative video Tampamaximus.
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