n00b questions
02-24-2005, 02:18 AM
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n00b questions
I have a couple questions.
One being, I got a check engine light coming on. I got it checked, they told me it's the EGR valve. Is it an easy install? Until it's replaced will that have any effect on my HP or MPG at all?
I got new brakes recently as the others were trashed. They seem to squeal now even more then before, this is braking from almost any speed, it's a horrid noise. I talked to my dad about it as I am completely clueless and he said the person who put the brakes on may have just put cheap pads on. This may be true, but I find it ridiculous they would squeal that consistantly or that loudly. Is he right? or is he blowing smoke?
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I was reading about removing the air silencer, does this make any difference on a V6?
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Thanks!
One being, I got a check engine light coming on. I got it checked, they told me it's the EGR valve. Is it an easy install? Until it's replaced will that have any effect on my HP or MPG at all?
I got new brakes recently as the others were trashed. They seem to squeal now even more then before, this is braking from almost any speed, it's a horrid noise. I talked to my dad about it as I am completely clueless and he said the person who put the brakes on may have just put cheap pads on. This may be true, but I find it ridiculous they would squeal that consistantly or that loudly. Is he right? or is he blowing smoke?
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I was reading about removing the air silencer, does this make any difference on a V6?
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Thanks!
02-24-2005, 09:38 PM
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RE: n00b questions
dont know
cheep pads or wet pads or grease on pads/rotor
slightly more intake noise, but a cai would be better performance wise- either way, air intakes give minimal gains with the stock throttle body. id suggest getting a new cold air intake kit and a good filter that is washable and reusable.
cheep pads or wet pads or grease on pads/rotor
slightly more intake noise, but a cai would be better performance wise- either way, air intakes give minimal gains with the stock throttle body. id suggest getting a new cold air intake kit and a good filter that is washable and reusable.
02-24-2005, 09:48 PM
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RE: n00b questions
I would really like the codes, because if its a P0401. Dont replace the EGR valve. lol. Its a waste of time, and money. And the CEL will stay on. And if it happens to be the EGR, which i have never replaced on a Stang, because they never needed them, then yes. Its easy install, and yeah it will hinder Gas milage slightly. But not so much Hp.
The brake problem, could be a new brake pad material. Also could have gotten something in there such as a rock against the backing plate. Also youre correct, someone could have put them on wrong. I would yank the 2 bolts on the caliper and remove the pads and check it out.
The brake problem, could be a new brake pad material. Also could have gotten something in there such as a rock against the backing plate. Also youre correct, someone could have put them on wrong. I would yank the 2 bolts on the caliper and remove the pads and check it out.
02-25-2005, 01:44 AM
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RE: n00b questions
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do your brakes make the sound all the time when you drive...i mean after you drive for a while and the brakes have warmed up do they still make the noise
do your brakes make the sound all the time when you drive...i mean after you drive for a while and the brakes have warmed up do they still make the noise
they aren't brand new either, I know brand new brakes make the noise, that's not a noise like you hear when you brake with mine.
