Recent content by theghetto

Well I thought I would post results. We went ahead with the JB weld knowing it might not last. Gave it 24 / 36 hours to dry. Cleared the code by removing battery cables and drove it around awhile. No lights came on, so I took it straight to the Smog check place. Test was rejected...

No we think the tube was broken already. Its supposed to be one long bent metal pipe from the exhaust manifold to the intake. Between the EGR valve and the DPFE sensor there is a nut on the pipe you can loosen to separate the upper section of the pipe connected to the EGR valve from the...

My service engine light came on a few months ago. Its a weekend only driver and I hadn't gotten around to getting the error code. Well registration came due and the car failed smog. They gave me the code which was insufficient EGR flow. My dad and I removed the nuts where the EGR valve...

Just a followup, I bought some Michelin Primacy mxv4, stock size, stock wheels. Had the car checked out at a reputable shop. Front end was totally out of alignment, rear was perfect. One of the wheels had some serious scrapes and scratches on the rim, so it had obviously smashed against...

Yes, no offense taken, I am definitely a "spirited" driver in all my vehicles. I actually take turns in this car very conservatively as this is a new vehicle to me and I don't know it's limits yet, but I'm quite enjoying taking it up to speed on the highway and on the straights. But it's...

Ahh, found out the pressure sensor attaches to the wheel behind the valve stem, and that I'd need to buy the parts extra if I wanted to replace both tire and wheel. Although, it only applies if the vehicle has the security package, which I have no idea.

Hi LVC, got a couple questions for you. I need new tires for my 1998 continental. The front tires are bald, and a bit of metal banding is starting to show on the outer edge of the driver side tire. (The next time I drive this car it will be straight to the garage to mount new tires) My...