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    Mikey replied to the thread Mikey's 2001 Sedan EX.
    Issue was coils. Idk how and I don’t get it. Needs a compressor. Shop was trying to recommend everything (comp, drier, exp valve, etc)...
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    Mikey replied to the thread AC Compressor Differences/Issue???.
    Bumping this as I’m facing this issue again, most likely. The 25 year old compressor from my coupe finally crapped out and I’m gonna...
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    Mikey replied to the thread Mikey's 2001 Sedan EX.
    Unfortunately, it did not. It cleared up a little but it’s still running rough. Either I didn’t get all the carbon, pushed it further...
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    LOL! Yeah, I’m all over. RHD Altezza, trucks, SUVs… I definitely want it to be v8 and RWD/AWD. I’ve not done the research to know if...
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    Oh boy… lol. As a wagon fan, a v8 fan, and an early(-ish) 2000s Mercedes fan…. I approve, lol. Curious to see how it turns out and...
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    Mikey replied to the thread Mikey's 2001 Sedan EX.
    EGR ordered. Should be here Thursday. Hoping I can get that swapped Thursday even real quick. May also give it a more aggressive...
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    Mikey replied to the thread Mikey's 2001 Sedan EX.
    169848 Well… we’re back on our bullshit. Didn’t drive it all last week just cuz and then yesterday I went to start it to take it to...
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    Mikey replied to the thread Mikey's 2001 Sedan EX.
    Done. lol. IM back on. New “spacer to IM” gasket. TB back on. New IAT sensor. Reused old IM gasket and whatever that little...
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    Mikey replied to the thread Mikey's 2001 Sedan EX.
    Day 2…. LOL. IM/TB gasket should be in town in a couple hours. Took the IM to work and used our parts washer. Also used carb cleaner, a...
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    Mikey replied to the thread Mikey's 2001 Sedan EX.
    Tackling this today. A third of the way there. The IM side of the TB gasket was paper and it tore when I pulled the IM off. New one...
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    Mikey replied to the thread Mikey's 2001 Sedan EX.
    Not gonna do the 91 octane. I had been CEL free for the last several days. Even knocked out a few spirited, twisty drives on the way...
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    Mikey replied to the thread Mikey's 2001 Sedan EX.
    THE SAGA CONTINUES!! The other week I replaced cylinder 4 coil. Went for a drive last night and dropped another one. Checked it this...
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