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by yahtzee
Mon May 16, 2011 10:58 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: getting back into the XR, replacement WGA problem
Replies: 5
Views: 3516

Re: getting back into the XR, replacement WGA problem

Do you have a non-stock WGA? One with a threaded/adjustable length rod? X2. If it's adjustable, set it one turn looser and test. You can boost creep with a free-flowing exhaust compared to stock, but I haven't seen that problem on the XR. I have on Scoobies and DSM's. Will check that out, thanks!
by yahtzee
Mon May 16, 2011 9:08 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: getting back into the XR, replacement WGA problem
Replies: 5
Views: 3516

getting back into the XR, replacement WGA problem

After a long hiatus from my Merkuring I have decided to go back to working on it on a regular basis. My problem is that I had to replace the WGA and I am not sure its adjusted right, if i casually drive then get on it all of a sudden it seems like it overboosts in whatever gear im in. It will not do...
by yahtzee
Thu Oct 25, 2007 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Merkur spotted?
Replies: 4
Views: 4127

they do have it in a lower class on the totem pole but not the lowest one. you cant modify the cars, but its in the same class as a 69 z28 and a hemi cuda and a gmc syclone and the like. you can only choose from white, black or moonstone but you can do a custom paintjob, not to the extent of forza b...
by yahtzee
Fri Oct 19, 2007 10:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Intro Forum
Topic: Merkur spotted?
Replies: 4
Views: 4127

on pgr4 it is indeed a sierra cosworth. i picked the game up on a whim and i was pleasantly surprised to find it in there.
by yahtzee
Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:47 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: XR4 rear disc brake conversion ~ info needed
Replies: 7
Views: 3675

time to hijack the thread. so the taurus calipers fit? i just sold a TC rear axle and the guy wabts the brakes but i was reluctant to sell cause i thought that those were the only ones that would fit. any other calipers fit? maybe 87-88 v6 tbird?
by yahtzee
Sat Jan 06, 2007 5:40 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: Wet Floor... Passenger Side
Replies: 9
Views: 3914

sorry to hijack the thread but ive got a similar problem. although its a comp. shell but my main question is about draining the water. since about 1-2 inches of water is sitting on the passenger side i pulled out the seats and console and carpeting for the front and found the plugs in the floor but ...
by yahtzee
Sun Sep 10, 2006 8:24 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: rattle when i let the clutch out
Replies: 3
Views: 3445

rattle when i let the clutch out

anyone know what it is? i never noticed it when i was test driving it or driving it the past couple months. my gf has been driving it for 2 weeks and i drove it today for the first time to go check out an svo. anyways noticed it and did a quick search on here but to no avail.
by yahtzee
Sun Aug 20, 2006 6:44 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: no fuel
Replies: 3
Views: 2674

no fuel

well when i turn the key i cant hear the pump prime but when i drop it and put power to it bya a separate battery it primes. maybe the ecu? ive got 3 auto ecu's sitting here but neither of them have yielded any success so i was thinking a wire or something.
by yahtzee
Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:24 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: popping instead of cranking
Replies: 4
Views: 3690

popping instead of cranking

tried starting the car i want to save. it cranked over earlier, but never started then the battery died. charged the battery and tried again. now im just getting a popping noise somewhere near the battery. i didnt switch batteries. any ideas?
by yahtzee
Sun Jul 30, 2006 4:21 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: ss autochrome intercoolers by xs engineering.
Replies: 12
Views: 6937

ss autochrome intercoolers by xs engineering.

ive seen them on ebay quite a bit and was wondering if anyone has heard of reviews on them. i have heard good and bad bout the company depending on the part.
by yahtzee
Sat Jul 29, 2006 5:51 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: wga on xr4 and tc the same?
Replies: 10
Views: 5150

well figured out why the car was running so badly. a cap off a vacuum line above the brake fluid resevoir had fallen off. it was running and i saw it was uncapped and put my finger on it. instantly ran better, unfortunately i still need to replace my wga
by yahtzee
Thu Jul 27, 2006 3:40 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: wga on xr4 and tc the same?
Replies: 10
Views: 5150

well im not so sure its just the wga. i started it up today and it was running like crap: died on me when i just started with no throttle, started and ran fine when it was under throttle but as soon as i let off it started shaking and having a really bad idle. any ideas or are we sure its this?
by yahtzee
Wed Jul 26, 2006 1:58 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: wga on xr4 and tc the same?
Replies: 10
Views: 5150

the 87's have the ihi turbo huh?damn, down for even longer
by yahtzee
Tue Jul 25, 2006 3:34 pm
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: wga on xr4 and tc the same?
Replies: 10
Views: 5150

wga on xr4 and tc the same?

well the wga went out yesterday so im in a dire need to fix it so i dont have to drive my project car which is a 74 corolla. wondering if the 2 are the same?. the turbocoupe is an 87
by yahtzee
Sun Jul 23, 2006 6:16 am
Forum: XR4Ti
Topic: An Escort on steroids...
Replies: 7
Views: 2998

if the red baron was alive he would drive this