ok thank you very much!

What is the torque spec for 2001 mercury villager sport outer tie rod to steering knuckle nut? Some sources are telling me 26 ft lbs, that doesn't sound right to me. Is it?

Vehicle throws belt on tight turns or u turns. Common issue?

Replaced leak detection pump filter and line and cleaned out fuel rail and replaced injector o-rings. still have same issue. checked intake for excessive oil in pan, looks good. also performed test described in post and there is no suction felt. checking fuel trim and o2 sensors next.

how about corrosion on the mounting side of the BCM. Isn't that what controls ground to the PCM and TCM etc...? There has to be miscommunication somewhere, normally ground or high resistance. What's the condition of your battery (cca volts soc soh), cables, all fuses and all pins on PCM and BCM side...

replace the relief valve.!! use only OEM products, once you use aftermarket(china), you're sure to be lost. The reason for it is that china goes by what may work and most times will. but when it comes to pressure and electrical, That is their weak point. OEM products may be more expensive but you ha...

Just to add, also check to make sure all ducts are fully connected and seated properly, because if they had any dash work gone rye recently, you could be losing pressure(or coolness) in the dash area instead of constant vent flow.

sorry for the late reply, but 02 dakota has no EGR valve, it has a leak detection pump and filter instead. I found cracked vaccuum lines from the filter to the pump. I was also directed to the fuel rail because it has only one pathway and may be clogged at a couple injectors. this is bossmans truck ...

We have a 2002 Dakota that intermittently bogs down upon acceleration, sometimes to the point of stalling. If you floor it, it back fires through the intake and throws you back in your seat. I've got good fuel pressure, vacuum, oil pressure. We replaced spark plugs, wires, distrbutor cap and rotor. ...