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1989 Ford E-Series Van Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pressure, Vacuum leak, Egr valve.
Mileage: 20,000 miles.

Asked on May 6, 2012

Idoling surgesand stays at real high idol after warmed up..restarts as if flooded or won't restart until eng.cold

Have replaced throttle censor,egr valve,fuel pressure reg.,fuel filter,smog pump,egr vacuum solenoid,positioning censor,cleaned idol control valve,carefully check for vacuum leaks.it started out with idol surging and get worse the more money you spend.need help.wife has A.L.S....her handy cap van.
Avatar Asked by william p.

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Replied on May 6, 2012

scan for codes or have it scanned so you dont' replace parts unecessarily. then check for a vacuum leak. also clean throttleplate on both sides check fuel pressure.

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