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1994 Geo Tracker Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Exhaust, Engine.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on September 6, 2007

1994 geo tracker

My exhaust manifold is glowing red, after short periods of driving.
it is NOT my catalytic convertor, i have removed it and i have excellent exhaust flow, it is running lean, i do not know why, my question is, how can i fix the problem i have of it running lean?
i have no cat, straight 2 1/4" exhaust to a cherry bomb, so there is no restriction. it has a new valve cover gasket and new intake gaskets. not sure what it could be, EGR valve maybe?
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Replied on September 6, 2007

No vacuum leaks? has the o2 sensor ever been replaced?

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Replied on September 6, 2007


no, there are no vaccuum leaks, i dont think the o2 sensor has even been out of it. they want $160 for a new o2 sensor. would it be worthwhile to pay $40 for a used one?

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Replied on September 6, 2007

No, they have reactive material in them and deteriorate from the first time the engine is started

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Replied on September 11, 2007



02 sensor is fine, but there is a crack in my header i have found, beside the o2 sensor, could it be bringing in false air?

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Replied on September 11, 2007

Yes, it is important that all exhaust leaks be fixed

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