[Shotimes] Codes 176 & 214

[Kevin & Cheryl Airth]

Mike:
 I know it's a pain to do. But swapping the O2 sensor from front to back
should give the answer.
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> Just looked at the front plugs.  They all appear the same to me. A
> little white on the ground, and some black elsewhere.  I don't see
> anything too wrong with that.
> I figured the same about the EGR, but I looked it over anyhow.  Visually
> no problems.
> All signs point to the front O2 sensor.  I've removed and installed
> those buggers countless times over the last 2.75 years.  I think I may
> have a spare around here somewhere.
> The CID sensor looked like it was covered in grime.  The rear edge of
> the valve cover was damp with oil to boot.  It will wait another month
> or so to be fixed.
>
> Could my condition have anything to do with the +20hp StuporChip I got
> from EBay?
>
> Ian-
> The O2s have both been replaced since I purchased the car, so within
> 25,000 miles.  The car doesn't burn any oil(I'm going to regret saying
> that).  The MAF is a Lincoln unit that was a part of the SHOshop stage 1
> kit.  My skinny arms have no problem getting back behind the motor;)