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Well, I figured I would be a good boy and go to inspection early. I failed NOx. It was around 1300 instead of 900. I did some research and it means that the combustion process is running to hot. I did put some gas additives in the last time I filled up on Saturday. I put in some octane booster, Marvel Mystery Oil and a bottle of dry gas. I just ordered an Amsoil EaA air filter. I'm gonna put that in get me a crap load of dry gas, wait til my tank is almost empty and try to pass again. If that does not work, I'll have to take it to a shop. From what I read online, it could be that it is running lean (not enough fuel) which will support the misfires I have been having since I got the new engine. It could also be something else too but I am leaning towards a possile bad injector or two since the engine and CAT are new. It could also be a bad CAT but I have only had the CAT maybe a year and a half with less than 15k miles on it. It is possible I guess, but I will be pissed if that is the case. I also read that retarding the timing a little can help. Now, since I can't do that myself I'll have a shop take a look. This damn truck is going to be the death of me!

The manual calls for a 5W-30. However, I also believe you can run something crazy like 15W-40 or 50.

OK. So after a full 12 months of waiting I finally got my core charge refunded. I guess at this point I must say that Phil did come through with his promise from my point of view. I hope you all get your issues resolved soon. Keep me posted.

Well, I just sent him another email and it rejected my address to his aol account. So, I used another account! I have like 50. He probably set my address as spam. I usually send him like 25 emails a day all at once. Scum Bag!

Maybe I'll give him a call or maybe paypal again to see if they can grab the money that people send him and send it my way :-) Doubt it though!

At least I would like my old parts back. I may need them if the L&P kit is the root of my steering problems.

Yeah, I haven't gotten my core refund since November of last year! Next time I'm in IL, I'll have to pay him a visit. My steering is so messed up with this kit. I am going to take it to the place that did my coilover install on my S and see if they can do anything for me. I've been meaning to take it there, just been busy with work traveling and broke too because of school.

Check out my cardomain link in my sig for pics.

Well sometimes the engineers are wrong. As strange as that sounds. My father has a 1984 Volvo 240 series Diesel that states in the book that you should use 15W-40 conventional oil. I read a big article on that car with the diesel engine that said the engines did not last long if you used what Volvo recommended but lasts hundreds of thousands of miles if you used a 5W-30 synthetic oil, which is what my dad uses. Actually he uses the 5W-30 diesel formula from Amsoil. On Amsoil's website and on mobil's website, they also recommend a 5W-30 and not a 15W-40. I'm not saying that engineers don't know what they are talking about but in this case, it was clear that they were wrong by specifying 15W-40 for that car. My dad has around 140k on the Volvo and the engine runs fine. The suspension on the other hand.... Now, in my case I use 5W-30 since the book does say to use it. I may try the 5W-20 but I am more interesting in trying motorsilk first. http://209.200.118.63/index.cfm

Actually, I was told buy this mechanic in my area who is supposed to be one of the top in the country that I should use 5W-20. I haven't used it but he said it is a better oil.

Oh, I used to use Mobil 1 but when I looked at the specs, Amsoil looked better for the viscosities I was using. Plus I pay about the same per quart, except I pay for shipping with Amsoil. Also, the Mobil 1 filters are a synthetic blend where as Amsoil filters are 100% synthetic.

I think there have been enough independent tests to prove that synthetic is superior, but that I my opinion. I personally use Amsoil in all the cars in my driveway except I use Redline MT-90 in my pathy trans. I have a 2001 Audi S4, 1995 Pathy, 1999 Explorer, 1996 Lumina and a 1984 Diesel Volvo. The only vehicle that requries synthetic is m S4. Let me tell you, once we switched to the Amsoil 5W-30 synthetic diesel formula, the Volvo ran so much smoother. The Explorer was changed to Amsoil Oil (5W-30 ASL I think, the 25k stuff not the 7,500 stuff), Amsoil EaA Air Filter and Amsoil EaO Oil filter, my father gained 4 almost 5 miles a gallon on the highway. The lumina, well just sucks in general but uses 5W-30 also I think. The S uses 5W-40 European. All other fluids are stock in the S. The Pathy uses the same formula as the Ford, I have Amsoil ATF in the transfer case and all Diffs. As I stated above, I use Redline in the trans. After looking at the specs, it was obvious that Redline was superior as far as a GL4 lube goes. Oh, all vehicles also run Amsoil oil filters except the Lumina because it sucks :-) I'm still waiting for the Amsoil Air filter for my S. They are supposed to be far superior to the K&N and stock filters. Traps more dirt and flows more air. Can't beat that!

Look, I'm not heartless. It could very well be true. Who am I to say that it didn't happen to him. However, I have seen time and time again when people apologize for something when they really don't mean it. I just want my money back. I purchased something in good faith and returned my parts in good faith also only to be screwed.

I love the "I will reply to ALL of you". Well, obviously I am not part of the ALL category. I think I have been patient and calm. That $190 could put a few tanks of gas in my truck and would help out tremendously and maybe restore some faith that I have lost in the human race. BTW, my first email was sent on 3/28/07 and I have sent one almost everyday since. No such reply. So much for rebuilding L&P and really believing that you did something wrong. A lot of people will say that so others will feel bad for them but as for them believing it themselves they almost never do.

I have been emailing him almost everyday at three different email addresses. Still Haven't gotten my $190 core charge back. it's been almost a year. I'm about to call him. I have his number here somewhere.

I have them with around 30k miles on them and I have a hell of a lot more tread left than you. However, I have not taken them off road. I like the tires but I thought that they would have been better in the snow. I'm gonna try the BF Goodrich next.

Just broke 200,000 last week but only 16k on the engine.

All new within the past 15k miles. However, the cap and rotor are around 10k old. I was thinking aboutr replacing the plugs and wires anyways but the other truck did the same thing. I feel like I am chasing a ghost.

So, today I went to see a new mechanic about my missfire. It turns out that he had another pathy at the shop. After running some quick tests on my truck, we went over to the other one. It turns out that the other pathy missfires around 1500 rpm just like mine does but mine is more pronounced because of the headers, high flow cat and exhaust. Can some of you that have 95ish pathys confirm that yours do the same thing? Mine exhaust is really loud so I hear it more. It may be quieter on a pathy without the same upgrades as me. Thanks! Rich

Also, a high flow CAT is a good option. Gave me much more power but that may be because I have a pre CAT and main CAT and both were clogged. We took out the pre CAT and put in a federal pipe. Wish I could use my cams Once my warranty for the new engine is up, I will do the Cam thing again most likely with an ECU upgrade.

I was about to ask if anybody heard from him since his last post. I sent hima PM 2 days ago and am still waiting for a response and my core back since November.

I wonder which one I have. The other day, I was on Rt 80 traveling around 70mph. It was about 90 - 95 and I had the AC on. I was in the middle of the guage with it going a little above. When I turned the AC off it went down but I have never ever had it go so high. Wonder what I can do besides getting the taurus fan. How do I know if I have the smaller one?

Bottle better! Can blegh, unless there is nothing else. In my area, bottles are more expensive.

I guess I'll stop sending you emails in the hopes that I see some money back. Sorry things have been so bad. Since the core charges have been due since November, I would hope that I see something soon. What is a reasonable amount of time? I'm an easy going guy. I just don't like to be screwed. Again, sorry for your troubles. Rich

I heard of a pathy in VA selling for something like $3500. Supposed to me in great condition with like 110k miles on it. Ihaven't seen it but my friend has. It is his friends car and he told me all the maintenance was done on it and oil changed every 3k, etc... I want to get it but I'm saving for a house. If anybody is in the VA area, let me know and I'll get you some contact info. Gavols, I feel your pain. I had huge holes in my truck. I should take some pics of the welds.