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    Fog light clip broke.....

    I noticed that the passenger side fog light was hanging down yesterday and I took it out and noticed that the clip in top of the housing, that connects the mounting bracket, is broken. I looked on ebay and I could only find the light housing with the mounting brackets. Is there another place...
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    Factory sunroof question

    I am considering a 1999 Explorer with a factory installed sunroof. My question is, will the sunroof leak in an automatic carwash due to the high pressure? Thanks!
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    Fuel Reset light on...

    On the way to work this afternoon, the fuel reset light stayed on. What does this mean and how much is it going to cost? Thanks
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    Is the MAF supposed to rattle?

    I was installing my KKM this afternoon and while attaching the adapter to the MAF I noticed that the MAF had a rattle to it. I took off the air sensors and made sure they were not broken, I dont know why the would be. Even with the air sensors out, it still rattled, but I could not locate...
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    Cone air filter adapter

    I am wanting to put a cone air filter on my 97 4.0. Does anyone know where I can get an adapter that would fit without having to modify it in any way? Ive purchased 3 and they are all to small or to big and I dont want to have to drill holes or anything like that. Thanks for the info! Michael
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    How do I take off.....

    the black plastic ring around the keypad on the drivers door? I am thinking about painting it white to match the color of the truck, but Im unsure how to take it off without damaging anything. Thanks for any help!
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    Will this intake kit fit....

    on my 1997 Explorer 4.0 SOHC MAF? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=7969395393&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT Im really interested in the adapter, gasket and the mounting bolts/nuts that come with it. I can always upgrade to a better filter if the one...
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    Clear tails for 95-97

    This may be beating a dead horse, but I was thinking about this. If the stop/taillight lens was painted red like the turn signal mod, and leave the turn and reverse lens clear, would this be considered more "legal" than having just the clear lens? Maybe use a red bulb to increase the...
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    Gauge cluster lights

    I know that 194 bulbs will fit in the cluster, but does anyone know if the 906 type bulbs will fit. I know they will fit in the socket, but will there be enough clearance between the socket and the gauges for the bigger bulb to fit? If anyone knows or has access to a cluster that can test this...
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    Paint problems

    I have a 1997 Explorer where the paint is coming off of the roof in flakes and I mean big flakes. I have so far been able to use touch up paint, but it is starting to become too much work to keep up. Would it be to my best benefit to have the whole rig repainted? It would be nice to have a...
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    Am I seeing things?

    On the way to work this morning an Explorer passed me with these kind of taillights http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7962502072&category=33716 It was a 95-97 model for sure, but I have never seen these lights on this model Explorer before. Are these new to...
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    Diamond Cut headlights

    Ok, how hard is it to install these lights and get them aligned correctly? Thanks
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    V8 in a Sport...

    This may be a stupid question, but is it possible to put a V8 in a Sport? The V6 engines are so grossly underpowered it is pathetic. Also, can the tranny be replaced with a more beefed up one? I have had a very bad experiance with the tranny in my Exporer, I would prefer a more stonger one...
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    V-8 Question...

    I have a 1997 Explorer with a V-6 engine. I am thinking of getting a 2000 or 2001 with a V-8. Is the V8 engine really anymore powerful than the V6 and what is the reliability of it? Also, are the trannys in the V8s any stronger and more reliable than the V6s? Thanks for your inputs! Michael
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    Transmission Question...

    I have a 1997 Explorer that has had the tranny worked on twice so far. I am thinking of trading it in for a 2000 or 2001 model. Does the later models have the trouble that the earlier ones have? I really dont want to buy another vehicle and have problems again. Thanks
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    An odd request?

    Ok, I was looking at a 2000 Explorer at this dealership. Since I have relatively new tires on my current Exporer (just over a year old), I asked the salesperson if I purchased the new Explorer could they take the tires off of my vehicle and put them on the newer one. Well, this guy shoots me a...
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    Engine Restore Additive

    I saw an advertisement for this product on TV. I also read up on it at Wally World and thought about trying it. Does anyone know if this additive would actually restore horesepower and add some pep to the 4.0 engine? Thanks for all of the input! Michael
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    Altezza taillights for 95-97 Explorers

    Why are there so many choices of taillight lenses for the 98-2001 Explorers, but not the 95-97 models? I like the looks of a lot of the 98-2001 lenses, but of course,they will not fit on the 95-97. Just curious...what gives? Michael
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    Taillight Idea

    I have a white 1997 Explorer and just wanted to get some thoughts on this idea. Paint the black trim on the lights white and spray "transparent" white paint over the turn signal lens, leaving the red lens as is. I have seen the paint at a hobby store. You could even put an amber bulb in the lens...
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    Question for owners of 95-97 white colored Explorers

    I am thinking about getting those altezza taillights and need some opinions on which style to get. Would the Pro-Chrome or the Smoked Chrome look best on a white Explorer? I personally like the Pro-Chrome, but would like different opinions on the subject. Thanks for all the input. Michael
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    Gauge needles question

    Does anyone know if needles from a Ford Windstar will fit on the gauges for a 1997 Ford Explorer? The Windstar needles are a nice red color and I think they would look great lit up at night. Anyone know if this would work? Thanks, Michael
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    Knocking sound in steering column

    I have been noticing a knocking sound in the steering column for sometime, but seems to be getting worse. The sound is not very loud, but noticable when paying attention to it. There is also a slight vibration in the steering wheel when the knocking is happening. I have tugged on the column...
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    Mustang Messege board?

    Does anyone on here have a 2002 or later Mustang or know of a site like this for Mustangs? I know this may be off topic, but i didnt know where else to post it. Thanks! :)
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    Sign that transmission is about to go out....

    This afternoon on the way to work, I noticed a slight jerking feeling when going up slight inclines on the interstate doing about 65-70 mph while in cruise control. On the way home tonight, I felt the same jerking feeling again, under the same conditions. Once I was on a two lane highway going...
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    Antenna Question

    Just curious about this. I am thinking about cutting the factory radio antenna to about 12" or so, just to make it look more "streamlined". Question is, would doing this cause any harm to the reception of the radio signal? Also, when I go over speed bumps and the such the front end sounds...
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