Recent content by 92exp4x4

When you install the cam sensor there is a specific timing sequence you need to do. The manual even wants you to hook up a harness and use a volt meter to set it properly. I can post it here, but it will be later. Im away from the house at the moment.

Does the truck have a cam sensor? Cali emissions vehicles and all 94 engines had that and EGR. Could it be out of time? I almost wonder if you have a mechanical timing issue that the computer can compensate for at idle, but as soon as the engine is loaded might fall on it's face? Im thinking...

Earlier in this thread, you mentioned the modulator tube being disconnected. Does the trans still shift through all gears? Im wondering if something is messed up in the trans, bogging the engine down? Did you have any trans issues prior to replacing the engine?

That's definitely no good. I guess the alternator failed and overcharged? Batteries definitely dont like that..

That's the advantage to living where you do. I bought a parts vehicle that lived in new Mexico its entire life. It made its way the KY and a year later puked that trans. I bought it and was super excited to see such a clean truck. It still had the factory exhaust and paint marks from the...

Yeah 90HP is all she has out of the box. But those engines are really durable. For it's size its got tons of torque. The timing belts are the Achilles heel. Keep them new and happy and you'll have few issues. They are most definitely interference engines. I've done many a head change on...

I got so many projects just waiting for me to have my own shop. This is one of several that need cancer treatment. This photo is several years old. At the moment, the drivers side running board is ready to come off and ill probably be removing it. The rear bumper mounts are gone. The back...

I would love to see a TDI swap. My dad still has his 99 jetta he bought new. TDI, 5 speed, 300,000 miles and counting. I used to work on Linde forklifts with these engines in them. The 1.9L is the one to have. I read about a kit to put those engines in J**ps. An explorer with one would be...

Did you get any further on your van?

Good to see you still have it, and it has a good home. Mine hasn't changed much. More rust maybe!

Try not to just replace parts on a whim. That can be frustrating and get expensive quickly. There is a lot of resources here to help troubleshoot your van. Is this your only means of transport? What engine does it have? Im assuming its a 3.0? Do you have tools to check fuel pressure? It is...

Awesome. Nice find! There aren't many left with that low of mileage. I only see one Aerostar around here anymore. It sits in a driveway about 10 miles away and hasn't moved in at least 5 years. One day im sure it will have a for sale sign on it.

I like the white face gauges. I had those in my first 92 years ago. I found carbon fiber inserts to go around them and frame off the white in the circle of the gauge. I think you could choose between blue and green backlight only. This was about 2003 or so.

Too bad im not about 1900 miles closer! Here in KY, our vehicles rust to nothing in short order.

Yeah, i was blown away!