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That OBD-II scanner I bought is about to pay for itself.

Why is it that every May seems to be broken car month for me?

The Mustang got hit 2 years ago in May.
The Cougar has been down for almost the ENTIRE of this May due to my not having time to finish it.

Now the wife's 2000 Cougar....Driving along, it threw a code yesterday.  P0455 -- Evaporative emission control system control leak detected (large leak)

 Wonderful....:mad:  Doing some research found a TSB on how to actually troubleshoot the components though.  Looks like I'll be busy....

http://www.truckforum.org/forums/ford-truck-forum/10684-evap-code-on-explorer.html


Everything's pointing on me staying home and NOT attending Carlisle this year, but me & the wife haven't been away by ourselves for a LONG time.  She's adamant on going.  I have a bad feeling and I've learned to listen to that feeling and do what it tells me.  Going to Carlisle is the opposite of what it's telling me.

I really hope I don't have to tell her "I told you so"  :(
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

That OBD-II scanner I bought is about to pay for itself.

Reply #1 –
I can totally relate! getting a gut feeling kind of ruins the trip in my case.  It never fails something happens.

That OBD-II scanner I bought is about to pay for itself.

Reply #2 –
Thats miserable man....hope ya get em all sorted out soon. Nothin' worse than busted toys.
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

That OBD-II scanner I bought is about to pay for itself.

Reply #3 –
Yeah,  I cleared the code and I'm gonna wait.....A loose/faulty gas cap will set that code, but seeing as I haven't touched the cap in over a week, I'm gonna guess that's not the issue.  I did make sure it was snugged up prior to clearing out the code.

On a side note, I'm currently drilling 4 holes in the firewall on the Stang for a tranny fluid overflow can.....Then I hafta get it inspected (runs out Sunday).  Guess I gotta take her to work tonight and hope it don't rain and get it to the shop for that in the AM.  I just clay-barred the entire car -- I do it once every year --  and waxed it after.  Be a shame to waste all those man hours only to have to do it again, but seeing as how the weather looks, I'm going to predict rain on my trip down there anyway.  Seems  New York decided to copy Seattle's weather patterns for 2009....
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

That OBD-II scanner I bought is about to pay for itself.

Reply #4 –
Quote from: V8Demon;274881
Seems New York decided to copy Seattle's weather patterns for 2009....

 
Im JUST starting to see a *little* sun poking through from time to time as I sit here waiting to get going to work...definitely getting sick of this. Got a cold too and my spirits would just be a lot higher if I could see some sunshine. Guess it's supposed to be pretty much outta here by this evening/tomorrow.
1987 20th Anniversary Cougar, 302 "5.0" GT-40 heads (F3ZE '93 Cobra) and TMoss Ported H.O. intake, H.O. camshaft
2.5" Duals, no cats, Flowmaster 40s, Richmond 3.73s w/ Trac-Lok, maxed out Baumann shift kit, 3000 RPM Dirty Dog non-lock TC
Aside from the Mustang crinkle headers, still looks like it's only 150 HP...
1988 Black XR7 Trick Flow top end, Tremec 3550
1988 Black XR7 Procharger P600B intercooled, Edelbrock Performer non-RPM heads, GT40 intake AOD, 13 PSI @5000 RPM. 93 octane

That OBD-II scanner I bought is about to pay for itself.

Reply #6 –
When it rains, it pours...
Seems like every time my father and I attempt to start farm work, we're set back by the rain. Hope ya get your car(s) sorted soon man.
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

That OBD-II scanner I bought is about to pay for itself.

Reply #7 –
Overflow can for the Stang is complete.  I'm shocked at how thin the firewall is on that car....

I do believe our beloved Catbirds firewalls are of a heavier gauge metal...

Gonna drive the wife's car to the gym now and see if the code comes back....
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!
 

That OBD-II scanner I bought is about to pay for itself.

Reply #8 –
Gut feeling vs Wife... That is a tough battle. Life is short take the chance. You should enjoy the time with her and the cars so might as well go.

It didnt rain today yet, but it will tomorrow. Havent had the chance to clean the pool since we uncovered it. Plus they are installing storm sewers on my street and half of the cross street (Mine is a dead end so only one way in and out).  My entire street is gravel now. Fun crawl to try an avoid high spots so I dont s. I just hose off my car now, the best I can do for now.
1986 Cougar LS