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Thanks for the helpful link College Man. Would you suggest adding the 1-2 extra ounces at the compressor.?
I caught a glimpse of your license tag. Since you live in Europe, your car may not be equipped with a catalytic converter. You could still check the exhaust system for something loose. All the best.
I caught a glimpse of your license tag. Since you live in Europe, your car may not be equipped with a catalytic converter. You could still check the exhaust system for something loose. All the best.
Jonas, you might want to check the catalytic converter and exhaust system as well. This sounds somewhat similar to my son’s Chevy Cavalier a while back with a bad converter. Additionally, the restriction was causing misfires. It even caused a secondary vibration in the vehicle. We did a simple shaking of the exhaust near the converter when it was cool and could hear it rattling. Just something else to consider. This too could affect the 02 sensor.
Jonas, you might want to check the catalytic converter and exhaust system as well. This sounds somewhat similar to my son’s Chevy Cavalier a while back with a bad converter. Additionally, the restriction was causing misfires. It even caused a secondary vibration in the vehicle. We did a simple shaking of the exhaust near the converter when it was cool and could hear it rattling. Just something else to consider. This too could affect the 02 sensor.
One other consideration for you…If the engine has a plastic plenum on it, replace it. Years ago the plastic plenum on my 3800 leaked from one of the coolant passages. The number 6 cylinder hydro locked and mimicked a blown head gasket. I discovered this from a patient mechanic at a machine shop AFTER doing all the work replacing the heads. Lol…..well it was a great learning experience. Some replacement plenums have been improved with a metal sleeve to correct this design flaw. Hope this goes well for you…
One other consideration for you…If the engine has a plastic plenum on it, replace it. Years ago the plastic plenum on my 3800 leaked from one of the coolant passages. The number 6 cylinder hydro locked and mimicked a blown head gasket. I discovered this from a patient mechanic at a machine shop AFTER doing all the work replacing the heads. Lol…..well it was a great learning experience. Some replacement plenums have been improved with a metal sleeve to correct this design flaw. Hope this goes well for you…
With all due respect to quickNpainless’ reply, I’ve only used black rtv to fill in minor surface imperfections caused by cavitation on an aluminum intake. Once, I used it too liberally. It actually acted as a lubricant as I torqued down the manifold. As a result, the gasket slipped out of place and I had to do the job over again. I wouldn’t use it. But if you decide to do so, use it’s sparingly.
With all due respect to quickNpainless’ reply, I’ve only used black rtv to fill in minor surface imperfections caused by cavitation on an aluminum intake. Once, I used it too liberally. It actually acted as a lubricant as I torqued down the manifold. As a result, the gasket slipped out of place and I had to do the job over again. I wouldn’t use it. But if you decide to do so, use it’s sparingly.
Some of the Ford guys will weigh in, but after looking at pics of the gasket, this camper says 100% clean and dry. Of course it wouldn’t hurt one thing to put a little skim of black rtv on the cork potions for insurance. It shouldn’t degrade the cork. Best of luck.
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