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Old 09-23-2016, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Giovanni Giovino 6.0+6.0TT
NO !! That's Italiano !!!
Well, and some Irish....
Gotcha.

That's why I came here to ask....I was seeing way to many this and that's.

You nailed it.

Seems like I have more power now.
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Glad you got it fixed!
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Originally Posted by J450NP13
Seems like I have more power now.
Yes, you will have more power, as when a CPS fails the VVT (variable valve timing) will not operate as normal, therefore no advancement of the cams, therefore less power.
Old 09-26-2016, 11:18 AM
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EPC light came on again and then the CEL......scanned it....same camshaft position sensor came on for sensor B Bank 1...

Why would it fire that code again?
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Now that I think of it...theres oil in the plug...I'm guessing that would do it eh?
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Yep. It certainly could.
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How can I clean it out? Alcohol?
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I would use contact cleaner.
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Originally Posted by the_duke
I would use contact cleaner.
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Originally Posted by the_duke
I would use contact cleaner.
Saline?


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