runs and stalls

1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
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9TOWNCAR7
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my 97 tc will start and die until it warms up then once warmed up it will idle but is really rough. ive replaced coil packs and fuel pump and it is still the same
Mar 8, 2012 at 8:18 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Clean out the idle air control valve and EGR valve-see what happens
Mar 8, 2012 at 8:29 PM
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9TOWNCAR7
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I tried that and it still does it it does smoke white a little to
Mar 9, 2012 at 9:10 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the MAF sensor
Mar 9, 2012 at 12:06 PM
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9TOWNCAR7
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Still the same I'm thinking it may have a blown head but will a compression test tell me if that's it or not?
Mar 9, 2012 at 7:41 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You can try compression and cylinder leakage tests-also block and pressure test it
Mar 10, 2012 at 9:49 AM
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9TOWNCAR7
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ok thanks for the help
Mar 10, 2012 at 11:58 AM
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