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Thread: 3000RPM Idle & Overheating... fixed!

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    Quote Originally Posted by evillecutter View Post
    tom's fpr writeup made it super easy
    I can't take credit. I just created the pdf. Sorry but I don't remember who's efforts I shamelessly plagerized from.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

    Put a smiley after you say that Bub.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    I can't take credit. I just created the pdf. Sorry but I don't remember who's efforts I shamelessly plagerized from.
    IIRC, that was Gino...that dude from Maui.

    And here's where the EGR lives...


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    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    IIRC, that was Gino...that dude from Maui.
    Don't want to nit-pick, Dub, but dudes name was Dino (just want to give credit where credit is due) I still have his FPR replacement write up printed out and have used it twice now.
    "The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong, it usually turns out to be impossible to get at or repair."
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    Quote Originally Posted by MSHardeman View Post
    Don't want to nit-pick, Dub ...
    At least he's good with crayons.

    EDIT:

    Since I'm in a plagerizing mood, I'll finish what Dub started.


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    Quote Originally Posted by MSHardeman View Post
    Don't want to nit-pick, Dub, but dudes name was Dino (just want to give credit where credit is due)
    Oh boo hoo hoo hoo hoo...

    Now I'm all butt hurt cuz you corrected me...

    L-O-L.....

    Good catch Mark, my memory has slipped to the "close, but no C-gar" level...I'm gonna need all the help I can get from you youngsters...

    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    At least he's good with crayons.

    EDIT:

    Since I'm in a plagerizing mood, I'll finish what Dub started.
    "leaf"...

    You forgot "FWP"...

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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    At least he's good with crayons.

    EDIT:

    Since I'm in a plagerizing mood, I'll finish what Dub started.

    THIS will be extremely helpful to future vx owners - is that an oem or aftermarket leaf?

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    OMG (Oh My God Valve) the leaf had me dying over here!! Twice! yes n incredibly helpful for da future of mankind... You guys have been so helpful! I'm tempted to ask if anyone can point out the Gspot? and directions for scrubbing it right?
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]the 2nd mouse gets da cheese

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    You forgot "FWP"...
    Ya got me Dub. Can't figger out FWP!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by evillecutter View Post
    THIS will be extremely helpful to future vx owners - is that an oem or aftermarket leaf?
    Must be aftermarket. Where the leaf is on this one, I carry copious amounts of acorns.

    Quote Originally Posted by catskilljay View Post
    ... if anyone can point out the Gspot? and directions for scrubbing it right?
    I have no response to that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    Ya got me Dub. Can't figger out FWP!!!
    Just to the right of the FPR, is the "Fire Wall Plug"...


    Aaaaaaa Ha-Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha....As you well know...

    I think I am Sooooooooo funny...

    for playing...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    Just to the right of the FPR, is the "Fire Wall Plug"...


    Aaaaaaa Ha-Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha....As you well know...

    I think I am Sooooooooo funny...

    for playing...
    Dang ... now I'll hafta rename that somnagun. I'm going to use the FWP to run the remote braking cable through the firewall for when I'm towing the VX. Just gotta find the time between now & May (Moab) to get'r done.

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    Just in case the previous pic was too advanced ...


    This is the 'VX engine bay for dummies' version.

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    Quote Originally Posted by catskilljay View Post
    I need help with all these abbreviated parts please!! The only one im familiar with is AIC (air idle control) right? I too have been having ruff idle issues which is now stalling at stops please help!! Can anyone shoot me some how to links or even vids on cleaning these parts? yes I'm a wetart but im trying CRC MAF ? where n what is EGR valve?? oh and I do know the WTF one as well LOL
    Did you ever get your issue(s) resolved?

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