p2177 and p2187 and p0300(only on WOT)

[Easter Bunny]

The video sounds completely normal

 

[RyGuyv]

I can hear a faint grinding noise in that clip on top of the normal DI noise, I don't think that is an electrical/ spark plug issue though. Maybe the noise is coming from the serpentine belt or PS pump.

If it is a pulley the noise will get worse, you will find out one way or another.

Side note: probably should not do WOT pulls with mismatched spark plugs, seems like a recipe for knock.

 

[shiverring]

I just did a smoke test on my EGR to figure out whether the gasket would need to be replaced, or whether the EGR needs to be cleaned/replaced. I did some research on the EGR to see where it was actually leaking, and I came across a post that said the MAF sensor needed replacement as it was causing this type of leak. Before I go down a spiral of whats wrong here, would anyone happen to know? The leak is the the middle between where the EGR plug is, and the bottom of the EGR. I want to guess its, what I show in this picture here.

 

[Zogy]

I know this is an old post, but not sure how to contact shivvering directly (noob). I am trying to track down a crappy idle and high LTFT (perhaps indicating an air leak). I hav the same (smoke) leak that shiverring describes and am wondering if that is normal, or an indication that it needs to be replace. It is the only air leak I can find on the intake side. Shiverring, if you still check this forum could you let me know what you found out? Thanks.

 

[shiverring]

If you're talking about the smoke leak at the EGR, it is not normal. I replaced my EGR with a used one, which worked for a few weeks before developing a leak in the same spot. I decided to just buy a block off kit at that point which fixed the problem indefinitely.

The EGR fix was a minor difference though. I believe it was my BOV leaking from the O ring at the top which caused the lean condition.

If you're able to give me more information, I could try to help you as well!

 

[Zogy]

I am trying to troubleshoot a misfire during cold startup, ( the LTFT jumps to 15, and the vacuum is like 12, until about 30 seconds after start and them it magically drops). The misfire trips the CEL with a Misfire on Cyl #2 code, or general misfire. I posted on here for some help, and Enki is helping out (seems to really know the platform). My LTFT is also high at idle, so I was looking for sources of air leaks, hence the smoke test. The EGR leak was the only one I could find. I saw on another source on the web (forget where) the a leak at that location of the EGR was normal. Seems odd I must say. I guess I could open it up and have a look, may it's gummed up and not sealing? I suppose I could jam some plumbers putty in the opening during start-up and see if that helps. Couldn't you see the BOV O-ring leaking on the smoke test?

 

[shiverring]

It was weird actually. I had to smoke test from different location on the intake side to actually find the leak. The BOV leak was found by a mechanic, before i started doing work on my car myself. When I did my research on the EGR, it was not a normal occurance. I wasn’t able to fix it by opening up the top either because my screws was rusted and it was easier to just replace it.

I think overall, it is better to just install a block off plate since it helps with carbon buildup. The whole that smoke was coming out or for me is built to release under pressure i believe but i could be wrong.

 

[Easter Bunny]

I am trying to troubleshoot a misfire during cold startup, ( the LTFT jumps to 15, and the vacuum is like 12, until about 30 seconds after start and them it magically drops). The misfire trips the CEL with a Misfire on Cyl #2 code, or general misfire. I posted on here for some help, and Enki is helping out (seems to really know the platform). My LTFT is also high at idle, so I was looking for sources of air leaks, hence the smoke test. The EGR leak was the only one I could find. I saw on another source on the web (forget where) the a leak at that location of the EGR was normal. Seems odd I must say. I guess I could open it up and have a look, may it's gummed up and not sealing? I suppose I could jam some plumbers putty in the opening during start-up and see if that helps. Couldn't you see the BOV O-ring leaking on the smoke test?

Start a thread for help

 

[Zogy]

I actually already did. This was kind of a side issue (potentially). And since it was dead-on what I was looking for I figured would ping shiverring directly to see if he found a solution. I have Enki helping me out on the other post.