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    4.6L 3v Exhaust Leak Tick: Exhaust Manifold Replacement Walkthrough

    Well I was finally able to shoot a video showing in detail just how I replace these troublesome manifolds with all my tips and tricks I have learned throughout the years. I have also linked to all the tools and parts you will need to get the job done in the video description. I sure hope this...
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    Fixing Fords Across America 2015 Summer Tour

    Many of you already know me on the boards here sharing my wealth of information working in the dealership world. I have recently separated from the Ford dealer and have gone out on my own. I am planning a trip across America this June fixing Fords that are broke down for those people in need...
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    4.6l 3v Spark Plug Removal Instructions

    Few notes here- -It is best to do this while the engine is warm, so after soaking the plugs overnight blow out the rest of the solvent and reinstall coils without bolts and run engine till warm. -Also if your ignition coil boots are brown in color and not black you have the new plug design...
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    4.6l 3v Broken Spark Plug Removal Method

    Also here is a new video on what to do when the Lisle tool breaks while trying to extract the broken spark plug-
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    4.6L 3v Camshaft Phaser Knock Noise Fix

    I have also heard of owners have good luck running 5w-30 or 10w-30 and this noise never reappearing.
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    Clicking Temp Blend Actuator Removal

    I hope this helps some this extra cold winter, it is actually a very easy repair.
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    Warning To All Ford Ecoboost Owners!

    I also just posted a new video on how to prevent as much of this carbon buildup as possible.
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    Ford Ecoboost Engine Carbon Deposits: What You Need to Know

    There is a new tsb out for fuel dilution with new pcv and pcm software for cold climates.
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    Ford Explorer: Are Your Rear Brakes Dragging... Most Likely Yes!

    That is common on allot of the new brakes that are coming out on the new Ford nowadays.
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    Ford Ecoboost Engine Carbon Deposits: What You Need to Know

    Ok so after watching the video you realize the problem is not that big correct? I would say the worst engine for this is the 2.0L Eco over any other. As far as the oil most as ours did use base stock oil not matter what you request or is told to you on the works coupon you received. Where as...
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    Warning To All Ford Ecoboost Owners!

    I think for the kind of deposits we are seeing here with baked on oil it may not do much at all I would be very interested to see one of these mushroomed carboned up intake valves be cleaned to normal condition with the water clean method.
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    2002-2005 Ford Explorer Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

    Yeah I figured why not since most ask for it although many are not equipt to do the pressing.
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    Ford Ecoboost Engine Carbon Deposits: What You Need to Know

    Here is my latest video on the Ecoboost Engines and carbon buildup. I quickly sum up what I was trying to say in my popular video- New Warning to All Ecoboost Owners. I go over what we are seeing at the dealers and what you can do to prevent any excess buildup of carbon as well as the latest...
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    2002-2005 Ford Explorer Rear Wheel Bearing Replacement

    That is supposed to be a 20 Ton Press.
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