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Old Jan 12, 2015 | 05:52 AM
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Based on your reply's , the plenum would be the next thing to check out for sure .

My favorite way is to back the vehicle up on a bank . The slope of the plenum is to the rear , so , any pooling oil in the rear could be pushed forward and be more visible . Then just open the throttle body (engine off of course ) Look for oil .

Fouling of the rear sparkplugs 5,6,7,8 can also be found in a lot of cases .

Another thing that comes to mind , now that the cat is gone , was there a cheater/fouler installed for the rear 02 sensor ? Just wondering . Any check engine lights ? How old are the 02 sensors ?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2015 | 04:29 PM
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It's throwing no codes which is strange. Didn't even throw codes when I had the issue with the trans 2 years ago. As to the sensor in the Cat, I'm not sure at all. I will have to talk to my mechanic and check.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 07:20 AM
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The 02 sensor in question is the rear sensor . Here's a pic of mine with the cat removed . Upstream (farthest) is mounted normally in a bung , downstream(closest) has a cheater on it . It takes it away from the main flow reducing it's reading to somewhat normal . If that downstream sensor is not cheated , it can run like crap , and not flash a CEL .

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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 09:56 AM
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Rear O2 sensor is just to monitor cat efficiency.... it can have a minor effect on mixture.... but, nothing compared to the front O2.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by onegoodmason
The 02 sensor in question is the rear sensor . Here's a pic of mine with the cat removed . Upstream (farthest) is mounted normally in a bung , downstream(closest) has a cheater on it . It takes it away from the main flow reducing it's reading to somewhat normal . If that downstream sensor is not cheated , it can run like crap , and not flash a CEL .





So he checked the plenum and everything was fine, the O2 sensor is fine. I have no idea where that leaves me. I'm not sure if I have to take it to a dealer and possibly have the computer flashed and reset or what. I'm at a loss
 
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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 12:02 PM
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Unplug the front O2 sensor, and go for a drive. That will tell you if the sensor is 'fine' or not....
 
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Old Jan 15, 2015 | 09:25 PM
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Are you sure you are getting 1st gear starts ? The sensor/switch can cause 2nd gear starts . Feels dead off the line with no lift .

Try manually pulling it to 1st gear just after you start rolling , you'll feel it drop from 2nd to 1st if it's the issue .
Thanks for this! I for some reason never thought about my trucks sensor/switch to be the reason i had no get up and from a stop. Tested your theory and thats the problem.

What sensor is it? So i can fix this.
 

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Old Jan 16, 2015 | 11:01 AM
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Thanks for this! I for some reason never thought about my trucks sensor/switch to be the reason i had no get up and from a stop. Tested your theory and thats the problem.

What sensor is it? So i can fix this.
Governor pressure switch and solenoid . It's the solenoid that causes the issue , most recommend you replace both when doing it . Use the HD Borg Warner part
 
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Old Jan 17, 2015 | 11:51 AM
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I can find the solenoid but not pressure switch at auto parts store. Is there a technical name for it.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2015 | 12:01 PM
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Actually its a sensor...... If you are going to replace them, get the heavy duty borg warner unit.... EBay seller ElectricalAdvantage has the set for about 100 bucks.
 
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