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_86_sc wrote:Do any aftermarket companies sell an AC drier/accumulator for an XR?

thanks

I can put you in touch with a place that has a NOS one... but they're not cheap.
$343.82 msrp.

PCV valve hooked up and working? The pvc valve i have is for the newer valver cover, i am using the older valve cover that says 2.3 turbo. The pvc does not fit into the vavle cover. Its all there, but not hooked up. I DO have the newer cover that fits with my pvc, I can swap it out no problem.... B...

Camaro5690 wrote:

Not to mention, if youve seen an 89 overheat...its not pretty. I imagine youd lose alot less co0lant with an earlier style puke tank. Though Ive never seen the setup.

Never had that problem though.

Ed Lijewski wrote:The puke tank is a better idea.

Period.

YMMV

Ford didn't think so with the 89 cooling system redesign.

merkurdriver:

Did you get the PM I sent you?

My PM's don't seem to be reaching their recipient either.

You'll need a reader to pull codes.
No check engine lights.

hello Merkur forum... I need some help i have a 89 5spd merkur. It has been garage kept most of its life and clean but after sitting on the last few months the previous owner use to go out and start and and just let it run.. I went to go look at the car and it will start perfect idle perfect and ev...

i wanna do that soooooo bad. but i live in a city with a bunch of filthy rich asshats, and 2 of the surrounding cities same thing. so i would make it about 20ft out of my driveway until i got pulled over. Shoot... the ticket's probably less than buying a bunch of parts that don't fix your problem. ...

no developments yet. still working out all the bugs. i changed the head gasket. and getting a quote today on a full 3" exhaust. i have a weird boost hesitation problem at 15 psi that i think is an exhaust clog. but the weird thing is, ive checked the exhaust for a clog and there doesnt seem to...

Is the coolant ending up in the oil, or just disappearing? Anything under the redline is considered "ok" for temp readings (as long as it's working properly.) i had an early 86 where the gauge would climb all the way to the top before the fans kicked on... it always worried me... but that'...

You can get at the dizzy hold down bolt w/a 17mm wrench through the front of the engine... or a shallow 17mm socket on a long extension between the fuel rail, and alternator. Don't touch the alt. wire with your extension.

I'd say your wastegate itself (not the actuator) is sticking.
Pull the actuator arm off, and see if it swings freely.

both of those seems like more work that just the 3 bolts to remove the pwr steering pump. i might consider that though. how often does the tfi have to be replaced on these cars? that might make my decision easier on what route i take. btw, thanx for the info For me, that's easier than messing with ...

i have the tfi but i havent put it in yet. i need to get a pulley remover so i can take off the pwr steering pump to gain access to fit my socket in there. unless theres a better way. Losen up the distributor, and rotate it for easy access. Or... take out the distributor, and re-clock it so it's ea...

It's a 5.5mm deep for sure.
They do make a few special styles for the specific job. I have a thumb wheel one that's my favorite.