Hey whats up, I have a question and i am not sure where it need to go but here it goes. I have a 97 mgm 4.6 V8 and it has 225,000 miles and still going strong. but lately when the can is in park i noticed that the engine itself shake every now and then, also when i rev it up i have been told that the muffler spits out a little bit of water. is that normal? And when i am at a stop light and then press the gas my merc will shake a little as it picks up speed and the check light will then start to flash for a while and stay on. does anyone know what might be the problem i love my car me and her have been go hell and back. help me please!!!!!
|
| GMN Chat Room | GMN's STORE!! | GMN's Gallery | Please!! |
Results 1 to 10 of 10
Thread: Water in my Muffler??
-
03-12-2010, 09:26 PM #1n00b
- Join Date
- Mar 2010
- Posts
- 4
Water in my Muffler??
-
03-12-2010, 10:58 PM #2I'm an air-conditioned gypsy
- Join Date
- Jan 2005
- Posts
- 24,831
probably needs a tune up. How old are the plugs, wires, and fuel filter?
the moisture in the exhaust is normal with a cold engine.
86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
Drivetrain: 5.0 HO, Explorer cam, FMS 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley, SuperCoupe stall converter
Suspension: Bridgestone Protenza G019 225/60/16 on LSC turbines, 1 3/16" wagon front bar, 1" PI rear bar, cargo coils, KYB GR-2 front shocks, F150 rear air shocks, big front brakes, ES poly front suspension bushings, 00 CVPI steering box, ES poly body mounts, rear disc brakes
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC SE, triple black (Timewarp) - poly front bushings, KYB struts and shocks.
-
03-13-2010, 11:31 AM #3Member
- Join Date
- Feb 2010
- Posts
- 654
moisture in the exhaust is normal
the flashing CEL is a misfire, probably time for a tuneup, most likely wires are the cause, dirty injectors are also suspect
-
03-13-2010, 07:02 PM #4n00b
- Join Date
- Mar 2010
- Posts
- 4
Okay thanks on the exhaust part. i think its time for a tune up too. what does a good super tune up consist of. also how can i tell if my injectors are bad or dirty.
-
03-17-2010, 09:08 AM #5Member
- Join Date
- Feb 2010
- Posts
- 654
plugs, wires, fuel filter, pcv valve, air filter
get some injector cleaner you pour in the tank, spend money on the good stuff
sea foam is good stuff also
-
03-17-2010, 10:45 PM #6n00b
- Join Date
- Mar 2010
- Posts
- 4
does anybody know how much does the Ford house charge to put your car on their scan machine? Oh thanks for the input will be part and see what happens.
-
03-18-2010, 09:49 AM #7Fastest Box In South Jersey
- Join Date
- Jan 2007
- Location
- Westmont, New Jersey
- Posts
- 9,179
Catalytic Converter damaging if it flashes on and off.
Originally Posted by jayh
"Vicky" 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria LX ..................................."Blue" 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis LS
Vicky
Currently Undergoing A Skippyville Beauty Makeover! Too Much Stuff To List
Blue
Mods So Far: 5.0 HO Swap from 92 Cougar (Courtesy of Lincolnmania, Gadget73 and SVT98t), Electric Cooling Fan, Autodimming Mirror With Compass, Frankensteined but fully functional JBL Premium Sound System, HPP wheels, Working A/C, more mods to come soon!
-
03-18-2010, 10:02 AM #8Member
- Join Date
- Feb 2010
- Posts
- 654
a flashing CEL is a current misfire, yes this can damage the cat, but thats not what is causing it to flash
GrandMerc97 if I was a betting man, I would say your plug wires are the root cause; dirty injectors are also a possibilty, but the wires being old is alot more probable
-
03-18-2010, 02:08 PM #9P71 junkie
- Join Date
- Jun 2007
- Location
- Keene, NH
- Posts
- 1,879
I took my 94 Vic to the Ford dealer for a CEL and it was around $50 for the diagnoses. Originally Posted by GrandMerc97
-2006 Dodge Ram Night Runner - "Shadow" - Toy/Driver #2 - Promoted to toy status, HEMI, tinted taillights, 4x4, reg cab/short bed, 1 of 2000 Night Runner's
-2004 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor - Daily Driver - Ex-New Hampshire State Police, Unity spotlight
-1987 Crown Victoria 2-Door - Project Car - 90k miles, Summit chambered muffler, Sunpro gauges, parked for 2 years awaiting resto
-
03-18-2010, 05:47 PM #10n00b
- Join Date
- Mar 2010
- Posts
- 4
okay here is an update so far I call the ford Dealership in my area and they said it would be $90 to check to car. WOW thats alot but i will replace the wires and reset the computer and post an update but will just get autozone to check the CEL and post their results Thanks
Reply With Quote
Posting Permissions
GMN Approved Links!
|
|