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3) - 197,000 is pretty good in my opinion! My tensioner started making the feared tapping sound around 140,000, but my mechanic said the tensioner was not the problem, although he could not find what it was. The chain failed at 149,000 miles, and the engine was junk. 2),4) - Stop Leak will...

It is also incorrect, as the struts have an internal stop that keeps them from springing apart. The strut compressor is not necessary at all.

Well, my acetylene rig was at the airport, and when I got to where I needed it, I couldn't go get it! The propane worked, but the nut would cool down fast and only allow a few clicks of the ratchet before I would have to stop and heat it up again. If you get new control arms they supply new...

Some comments: 1 - I believe the folks who just want to replace the ball joints and not the control arm are wanting to replace the ball joint without removing the control arm. Some say it can be done; the manuals say it can't......? 2 - If you are going to remove the control arm anyway, why...

Windows? The wiring bundle that goes from the door jamb into the door carries all sorts of circuits, including the window controls, door locks, and that pesky dome light/door ajar. Broken wires here are common. Search the web for a video such as "2003 Ford Explorer power windows not working"...

Hi All, Last Fall my 2002 Explorer with the 4.0 V-6 engine began making a rattling noise, mostly on acceleration from a moderate speed such as 30 to 40 mph. Guessed it was detonation, but also saw the write ups on the forum about a loose timing chain giving the same symptom. Took it to my...

I recently had a full four wheel alignment done. The tech said that he could get the caster within limits, but to get it perfect he would have to loosen and fiddle with the upper control arm nuts. So perhaps it is possible that replacement upper control arms can be enough different that it is...

Shims? Those so called "shims" are there to locate the upper control arm properly. In order to install the control arm the holes in the body have to be elongated so you can angle the studs in. The "shims" don't do any shimming, they serve to locate the studs properly after the control arm is...

Sunroof, windows, dome light And your question/comment is??????????????????????

Lower ball Joints????? OK OK, I understand where the lower ball joint is. I did not replace it as I did not have the press tool handy. Prying with a large screwdriver seemed to show that the lowers were serviceable anyway. I will probably replace them as time permits since I have them on...

Upper control arm removal I am of the opinion that if you are going to go to the trouble, you should just replace the upper control arms as an assembly with a new ball joint. I am not sure how much the ball joints are by themselves, but on eBay you can find a set of two upper control arm...

I had the problem on my "early build" 2002 Explorer that all four power windows stopped working. Turned out it was the black ground wire where the bundle goes from the body into the door. Repairing also fixed the passenger door mirror that had stopped working. You can find an excellent video...

Lower ball Joints????? Getting ready for replacement of upper control arms and the struts. Purchased a set of UCA's and Monroe struts on eBay. The UCA's came with a set of lower ball joints. As far as I can tell, there is no use for lower ball joints on my '02. Are they perhaps included for...

Sway Bar? Is it necessary to undo the sway bar if you are only replacing the upper control arms? Thanks, Bob