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09-30-2013 | 07:21 PM

mike66

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From: Daytona, USA

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Originally Posted by tarhealcracker

Love,

Given the type of work and experimentation you are doing I would put an Infrared Thermometer in your tool kit. They are pretty cheep from Harbor Freight and sometimes on sale for as low as $25.

You get quick before and after readings plus multiple trouble shooting applications.

All your gauges, control modules, and OBDII readouts depend on a sender that may not be accurate. Get the gun and make a better diagnosis before guessing at causes.

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10-01-2013 | 11:22 AM

Mr. Feathers

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From: California, USA

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Originally Posted by Jag#4

I have all new hoses, a new radiator (don't ask) and fresh coolant. My usual temps range about the same as yours. I am in a warm climate, with most of my driving in city stop and go conditions. So I'd say you are OK.

I greatly appreciate the validation!

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#23

01-10-2014 | 11:13 PM

loveatfirstsight

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This is very random. I was searching this old thread I started. My cause I am sure is that my intercooler pump was not working.

I know this because my fuel pump took a dump. Literally! no codes, nothing. Left me stranded. Spark was good and other trouble shooting lead to the pump. Even though I could hear it in the trunk. ( i have yet to remove it, but process of elimination has me at that resolution ) I found the intercooler pump not working when I checked all the fuses trying to solve the fuel pump. One fuse was blown, I confirmed that is was the intercooler pump, and with just the ignition on you can hear it running.

Now come spring after a $1000.00 dollar fuel pump, the car should run like a dream.

Anyone have any sources for a fuel pump that isn't 1k$ from a dealer??

Thanks - and I wanted to post, as I read many other threads without the originater updating the initial issue......... (pet peeve maybe)

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