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Old 01-26-2023, 12:12 AM
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Default Problems after changing lower manifold intake gaskets

Have a 2003 F150 v6 4.2 L change the lower manifold intake gasket and put it back together and it drove good at the beginning and then horribly had no power what would the problem be
 
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Old 01-26-2023, 11:44 AM
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The first thing you should consider is to, RECHECK ALL YOUR WORK. Even experienced techs go over their work to make sure nothing was overlooked.

Pull a spark plug and see what it looks like?

That can tell us a lot about if sufficient or excess fuel is getting into the combustion chamber.
 
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Old 01-26-2023, 01:49 PM
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Use a scanner and monitor the fuel trims at idle, 2000rpm, record for ~30sec in graph format and post, we can then see what the engine is doing..
 
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Old 01-26-2023, 06:00 PM
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We need to keep in mind a lot of folks asking questions are not mechanics nor do they have expensive tools and equip.

Some just like to appear as if they know a lot about the vehicle and there is nothing wrong with that.
 
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Old 01-26-2023, 07:09 PM
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I do keep that in mind, but if you want to CYA and confirm the fix without guessing you either pay a mechanic or invest into some tools..

And, I an not into the guessing game, nor do I have a crystal ball.
 
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