Can you get a photo of that silver cap? If it is the original cap it needs to be drilled out. It may just be some PO found something to cap it.
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Can you get a photo of that silver cap? If it is the original cap it needs to be drilled out. It may just be some PO found something to cap it.
Last edited by Bitsyncmaster; 10-10-2013 at 06:22 AM.
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This is exactly the wrong way to do things. You adjust (if you NEED to) the mixture screw after you have EVERYTHING working as it should. If the Lambda system is not working then you need to fix that first. Get the O2 sensor hooked back up. You may have to replace it, that may be why it was disconnected, maybe not. If you run "Open Loop" you will have poor fuel economy and you will not get the motor to run well in all circumstances. Never mind that in most States you wouldn't pass emissions testing. In most cases that mixture screw is set just where it needs to be, without the right equipment you won't be able to adjust it any better than it already is set. Rarely, if ever, can you "adjust" a problem away. You need to find and FIX the problem and then you will see you do not have to touch that infamous mixture screw!Originally Posted by Bitsyncmaster
David Teitelbaum
Location: Dayton, Ohio
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When I got the car it had a cheap home built exhaust setup on it and no 02 sensor so I got a nice used OE exhaust system and I hope to have it on the car within a week or so and then maybe once I get the new 02 hooked up it will help. Can not having the 02 really cause that much of a problem on these cars tho?
Mike Lowrey VIN# 3830
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Without getting into too long of an explanation, yes.
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Actual snippet of a conversation from Sept 2013:
Me: Eddie, I can't wait to get the car back when you're done with it.
Eddie: Yeah, you'll be able to give the car gas, and it won't be - like - embarrassing....
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Thats a good enough answer for me. lol I'll get the exhaust back on with a new 02 sensor and I'll go from there. Thanks guys
Mike Lowrey VIN# 3830
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Is this where my 02 sensor plugs into? This behind the left rear wheel, Thanks.
Mike Lowrey VIN# 3830
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yes.
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Thank you Dave.
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