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Originally Posted by AvalonJohn
Guys,
Getting ready to do the 171 and 174 code fix. One thing I can never seem to get right is putting the old gaskets back. I know the replacement valve cover comes with a new gasket so I'm ok there. How many gaskets are involved in the manifold removal/replacement to clean the ERG ports and replace the bolts ? Anyone know the part numbers for replacement gaskets in the manifold ? I don't want to try and reuse the old ones.
Also, anything that might be tricky in this procedure or that I should watch out for ?
Thanks,
AvalonJohn
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Hi
If you have not yet seen this site, it has all the info you need.
http://leckemby.net/windstar/windstar01.html
You will have 6 port seals to change and they just pop out/in. I did not have to do the valve cover change as these were modified vehicles. I did not run into too many snags, however, I did have to RTV the inner baffle once I opened it up. One of the vehicles I did was quiet before the fix and rattled like a son of a gun after. I had to re-open it and RTV the baffle. Also, I did not purchase a new vacuum line for the fuel pressure regulator. I tested it and it held vacuum well. Do remove the cowl, it will make your life much easier.
Good luck, and be ready for the P04xx code from the DPFE after the fix.