They probably are since you recently changed batteries, but check the two cables at the battery and make sure they're very clean and tight. Check the other end of the ground cable too.
Yeah the O2 wiring in the 02 and 05 I had was no easier to see. Just seems logical since new sensors didn't fix a fairly specific code.
I never had much luck with Lucas but pretty sure it wouldn't hurt anything. I do like Berrymans B-12. A can of that and a half tank of gas works wonders for...
Did you clear the codes after changing the sensors? They may not clear for quite a few drive cycles if you don't clear them. Oxygen sensors do have a finite lifetime. Are you still experiencing the rough start issue?
Was the bad end rebuildable? I'm not familiar with the manual versions but driveshaftparts.com sells the end kits and whole shafts. Ive rebuilt a few. You'd have to follow their measurement protocol for a whole shaft or contact them with your Vin or oe info.
I think something changed based on year. My 02 took the bigger black rubber bushings. My 05 took a small white plastic one. They were both the full time 242 case.
This is so true! It's happening in many sectors. Pick and choose the jobs based on the best return.
I wish @lfhoward was closer too. I'm not a mechanic but have been deep into my 02 for a spun bearing, crank swap and headgaskets. I could definitely help figure out what happened.
I'm sure they'd be glad to dig deeper for a fee... They are a business so they're not going to dig into anything unless you tell them and are prepared to pay.
Their diagnosis is suspect now though. Like prof said I'd be leary of them. It could be a number of things without further inspection...
Any collateral damage? A rocker and spring pieces, retainer and keeper could bounce around and contact the cam and other moving parts in there. Although an exhaust rocker will usually just fall out of the way.
If the spring is broken then the valve is not sealing hence no compression in the cylinder and the rocker would probably fall off. I'd think you'd hear things hitting if it dropped enough. A rocker coming of would close the valve (been there). If the valve seat failed it could be slightly open...
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