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Running Ruff w/ C/E light.


Justinjj727
12-16-2005, 09:11 AM
well last night on my way home from work my check engine light came on and the car has been running real ruff and progessivly gettin worse.
And agian today the tstat started acting up.. so before she over heated I shut her off and parked her. Well atleast she'll have a ton of new parts all over her. Basicly I just wanted to know if the Bosche o2 sensor will work with our 3.8L 93. I know imports hate them but havent had any experience w/ bosche on a domestic.. Thanks alot !!

overl0rd
12-16-2005, 09:56 AM
well last night on my way home from work my check engine light came on and the car has been running real ruff and progessivly gettin worse.
And agian today the tstat started acting up.. so before she over heated I shut her off and parked her. Well atleast she'll have a ton of new parts all over her. Basicly I just wanted to know if the Bosche o2 sensor will work with our 3.8L 93. I know imports hate them but havent had any experience w/ bosche on a domestic.. Thanks alot !!
It's not making white smoke out the tailpipe is it?

Justinjj727
12-16-2005, 12:42 PM
nope its not. its not a BHG.

Justinjj727
12-16-2005, 12:44 PM
Its been running ruff for sometime and I ordered an o2 sensor and it hasnt made it in yet. Ford dealer too. But i can get my money back and get a bosche if they work well with our cars.. It just got worst last night and only does it at idle. If i rev up to 1k it goes away till idle falls back down agian. I think the o2 finally kicked the bucket since the car was running a tad bit rough at idle before but not as bad as now.

overl0rd
12-16-2005, 02:06 PM
Might be a good idea to check for vacuum leaks and arcing plug wires while you're at it.

Justinjj727
12-16-2005, 03:02 PM
will do! thanks! btw I changed the plugs,wires,cap,rotor,pcv all motorcraft not long ago.... Thanks overlord!

Justinjj727
12-16-2005, 08:17 PM
Well I went to the machine shop to pick up my Supra stuff and on the way home BHG.. Guess i'll have a weekend ahead of me. lol!! no big deal!

overl0rd
12-16-2005, 08:20 PM
I have a knack for knowing those...

bmw540
12-16-2005, 08:38 PM
I guess you've checked the entire vacuum line, hoses, fittings and also inspected the intake manifold. May want to take a look at the gasket as well. Hope this helps or gives you a few more ideas. Good luck. http://www.3dauto.com/viewterm/3673/1/

RahX
12-22-2005, 11:29 AM
are you sure its not the head gaskets? those things like to blow for any reason on those 3.8s :(

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