stargazer777 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Hi all, I just finished a quick post in the New Member/Intro area. I did a forum search on my topic, but didn't find much that really helped. My '98 Contour SVT has been mothballed for a year or so, as it could not pass emissions. I was told by the inspecting shop that I had to replace the IMRC. How valid does that sound? (since I don't know). How easily do the SVT IMRCs fail ? I couldn't get the work done back then due to pressing medical bills etc (I wont bore you any further on that). I might be able to get things fixed up now -- but I don't want to spend $200+ on a new IMRC unless I'm sure it's really gone bad. I had heard there was a Ford dealership in Las Vegas that had excellent prices on parts -- does anyone know which dealership that might be ? Or is there one out my way with really good prices? Or does anyone here have a spare IMRC for twenty bucks? (lol ... just kidding). Anyway, all constructive comments are welcome -- I just want to get my 'baby' running again . . . - Dave G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sav1977 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 (edited) The IMRCs commonly fail, or in my case, work intermittently. Take the "Duratec" cover off the left side of the engine (the front to you). Monitor what the cable does when you rev the engine way up. I can see the cable housing move a little when the cable gets pulled for the secondaries. If you see movement, it is working (maybe not 100%). The IMRC opens a set of shorter intake runners to improve high rpm breathing. Edited April 26, 2009 by sav1977 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTDEMON Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 What State are you in?Members may have shops that can pass you,depending on where your at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargazer777 Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 What State are you in?Members may have shops that can pass you,depending on where your at! I'm a California native transplanted some years ago to northern Virginia - Dave G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhurd Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm a California native transplanted some years ago to northern Virginia - Dave G. Is your check engine light on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrApple Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 only reason that I know of that the imrc would cause you to fail is if the cel is on because of it. some states you fail on the spot if the cel is on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footee Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 And make sure your connecting rod to your front set is hooked up. I noticed on mine that it was not, causing that set of "butterflies" to be stuck wide open at all times. There's a little plastic clip that you can pick up from the dealer for like 5 bucks that the rod snaps into. I think I've read somewhere that there is another fix for it too but apparently it's a common problem too. Don't know it'd kick on the CEL though. Just something I noticed on mine and thought I'd pass the info along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargazer777 Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Thanks for your input, guys . . . I found the Las Vegas dealer with good prices I had lost the info for. I'm going to get some more testing on the SVT though, and tinker with the IMRC before I get a new one. I'll keep you posted . . . - Dave , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerawkas Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Thanks for your input, guys . . . I found the Las Vegas dealer with good prices I had lost the info for. I'm going to get some more testing on the SVT though, and tinker with the IMRC before I get a new one. I'll keep you posted . . .- Dave , if you could, post also the printout of your emission readouts, i just passed mine yesterday after 2 weeks straight of tinkering and 8 re-tests... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTDEMON Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 if you could, post also the printout of your emission readouts, i just passed mine yesterday after 2 weeks straight of tinkering and 8 re-tests... PM me before you go through that BS again,your clear for 2 years now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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