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Originally Posted by KNS
Ouch, some pretty pricey parts there. You replaced a bunch of stuff (coils?, MAF?) - were you having any drivability problems (other than the clutch)?
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Yes! The performance fell way below where it should be and it was idling rough. I assumed either the coils, MAF, or 02 senses went bad.
Coils, plugs, and fuel filter are standard 30,000 mile service items, and a hell of a lot easier to change when the motor is out. I bought the car with 29K miles and the 30K service was never done. The MAF and 02 senses became easy "While the motor is out" might-as-wells. Easier just to replace them then chase the problem.
With the motor out we noticed the coolant pipe fittings were about to pull out...A common problem as they were glued in. The fix is to weld them. Another "while the motor is out" savings, so we replaced all the dried coolant lines too.
The stock clutch just couldn't hold the extra HP from the tune and exhaust. Upgrading to a stage 2 was not an option, but only incrementally more cost. Worth doing anyway.
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Craig T
Volvo V60 - Daily Driver (I love it!)
997 Turbo - FVD Exhaust, GIAC Tune - 542 dyno hp on 93 oct
1972 Chevy K-10 Pick-Up Truck Hugger Orange
