10-06-2005, 01:32 PM
.RJ Wrote:Chris Wrote:ok I konw what you mean... the problem is the previous owner attached this weird thing... from the hose/boot from the throttle it goes to this big ass metal box- says Bousch on it, with a plug
Got a pic? Isnt that the stock AFM (maf, same thing)
Does it look something like one of these? :http://www.fordturbo.com/vam.html
If so, it's called a VAM, (not MAF!). Older technology. I know Seans' car has one, that is the same part # as the one that used to be on the Merkur. It's used to measure how much air the car is bringing in.
Regarding your idling problem, be sure to check the TPS - throttle position sensor. The manual will give you directions and voltages. If that isn't it, look for anything that would be allowing the engine to bring in more air than it is measuring through the VAM. A cracked hose after the VAM, vacuum leaks, a stiky door on the VAM, etc.
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1985 Merkur XR4Ti Track Car
2013 Ford F-150 FX4 Ecoboost
E46 BMW 330Ci Sport 5spd
1973 Honda CL125S
1985 Honda CX500
2013 Arctic Cat 700 ATV
2017 Onewheel +
1985 Merkur XR4Ti Track Car
2013 Ford F-150 FX4 Ecoboost
E46 BMW 330Ci Sport 5spd
1973 Honda CL125S
1985 Honda CX500
2013 Arctic Cat 700 ATV
2017 Onewheel +