My list of Explorer - "How to" videos

jlsparky7 · 04-09-2009, 01:31 AM

Ive only been a member for a few days and found so much useful information on this site I felt obligated to give something back. Pretty much everything I do to the EX will be posted on here in video format. I apologize for the way the video looks. I have the new ZI6 by Kodak and it is supposed to be you tube compatible right out of the box. However I made the movies, uploaded them, and they turned out to be the wrong size. Click the HQ in the lower right hand side of the movie window and its not that bad to watch. Ill work on fixing it. Please make a you tube account and rate/comment/subscribe to my videos! Thanks again guys!

Here is the list:

1. Sea foam -

YouTube Video

2. Air Filter Change -

YouTube Video

3. Intake and Throttle body cleaning -

YouTube Video

4. Amsoil order -

YouTube Video

5. Coolant Overflow Flush -

YouTube Video

6. Leaf Spring Shackles -

YouTube Video

7. Oil change -

YouTube Video

8. Differential Flush -

YouTube Video

9. Inertia/Fuel Shutoff Switch -

YouTube Video

10. Transmission flush -

YouTube Video

11. Transmission cooler line replacement -

YouTube Video

12. Differential Flush on the Ranger -

YouTube Video

13. Radiator Flush -

YouTube Video

14. Thermostat -

YouTube Video

15. Transfer case flush -

YouTube Video

16. Throttle mod -

YouTube Video

17a. Brake inspection Part 1 -

YouTube Video

17b. Brake inspection Part 2 -

YouTube Video

18. Take wheel off and on -

YouTube Video

19. CLR on wheels -

YouTube Video

20. Fuel Filter -

YouTube Video

21. Power Steering Cooler Removal -

YouTube Video

22. Bumper Removal -

YouTube Video

23. Power Steering Reservoir Removal -

YouTube Video

24. Spare Tire Removal -

YouTube Video

25. Hitch Removal -

YouTube Video

26. Copperhead Shackle Review (Buy the warriors) -

YouTube Video

27. Difference Between Front and Rear Brakes -

YouTube Video

28. Power Steering Line Removal -

YouTube Video

29. Front Sway Bar Removal -

YouTube Video

30. Trailer Hitch Install -

YouTube Video

31. Cold Start -

YouTube Video

32. Brake Bleed -

YouTube Video

33. Painting the Wheels -

YouTube Video

34. Starter replacement part 1-

YouTube Video

35. Starter replacement part 2-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBHnzyIAlt8
36. Ranger Thermostat Replacement

YouTube Video

37. Ranger Spark Plug Replacement

YouTube Video

38. Windshield Wiper Replacement

YouTube Video

39. Front Shock Absorber Replacement

YouTube Video

40. Rear Shock Absorber Replacement

YouTube Video

41. Pesky Front End Clunks!

YouTube Video

42. Tie Rod End Replacement

YouTube Video

List of more to come!

Torsion Twist -
2" Lift Shackles (Copperhead) -
Cheap minor rust repair -
Spark plugs -
Spark plug wires -
All new brake lines (yay!) -
Bleeding brakes -
Custom front end suprise -
Winch Install -
Painted wheels -

Also I would like to add that this explorer was a gift from my grandfather. The dealership only wanted to give him "A few hundred bucks" when he wanted to trade it in. I said I would buy it off of him for more than that. Well he ended up just giving it to me and he even paid the fee to transfer the title! I am very fortunate to have such a wonderful family. Thanks Poppo! (thats been his nickname since I was little)

Heres pics, Enjoy.

Only 86,000 miles!

Hood doesnt stay up on its own, I had a pole that was just the right length

Another engine shot

Hardly any rust on the body just the frame and suspension

Perfect vehicle for hauling all my friends up north!

Or hauling stuff.

A trailer wont be a problem anymore with AWD and a 5.0 V8!!!!!! :-)

parad1mg · 04-09-2009, 01:39 AM

awesome videos! and thanks for the extra effort of making them

glued2it · 04-09-2009, 07:57 AM

Nice! I like to see video tutorials on forums!

Hope to see more of these in the future!

What video editing software did you use?

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Pboss · 04-09-2009, 08:00 AM

Unfortunately, there are also inherant<sp> security holes concerned with doing such.

Not saying it's hard to do, just saying it's more time to keep on top of it

as to the topic at hand, great vids!

**Maniak** · 04-09-2009, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glued2it

Nice! I like to see video tutorials on forums!

Hope to see more of these in the future!

What video editing software did you use?

ATTN: Admin
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Explorerforum has that enabled.. its <youtube> url </youtube> (change arrows to brackets)..

~Mark

dean1997sport · 04-09-2009, 10:16 AM

cool! thanks

jlsparky7 · 04-09-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glued2it

Nice! I like to see video tutorials on forums!

Hope to see more of these in the future!

What video editing software did you use?

ATTN: Admin
There is a BB code that can be added to the Vbulletin software to have videos inbedded into post and threads.

Click Here to see an example.

I used the program that came with my Kodak ZI6. Its called media impressions. I dont like it as much as windows movie maker but it gets the job done.

jlsparky7 · 04-09-2009, 03:06 PM

Pics added.

Upright · 04-09-2009, 03:44 PM

Thanks for the great vids!

jlsparky7 · 04-09-2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Upright

Thanks for the great vids!

No problem. Thanks for watching them. Im going to add a list of videos im going to do soon.

jlsparky7 · 04-09-2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean1997sport

cool! thanks

No problem.

Just added a list of videos ill be adding soon as well.

jlsparky7 · 04-10-2009, 10:36 PM

Update: Rear differential flush vid added. Please watch it rate and comment!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAiy8CN1JdE

Video is included in the list above as well.

I also just ordered my copperhead 2" lift shackles for the explorer. I will make a video of those as well.

jlsparky7 · 04-11-2009, 08:10 PM

Update: Fuel shutoff / inertia switch added.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JXbglWWOS8

jlsparky7 · 04-11-2009, 08:58 PM

Another update: Trans flush added.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ne-w6UeKvg

slyfoxexplore · 04-11-2009, 09:17 PM

Keep them coming man. I got stuff to do now this weekend thanks.

jlsparky7 · 04-11-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slyfoxexplore

Keep them coming man. I got stuff to do now this weekend thanks.

Will do, a lot more to come!

Thanks for watching :-)

bulldog3531 · 04-13-2009, 12:17 PM

Thanks for the videos. Very helpful.

jlsparky7 · 04-13-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bulldog3531

Thanks for the videos. Very helpful.

Im glad they could help. Probably have 2 or 3 more tonight.

jlsparky7 · 04-14-2009, 12:54 AM

4 Vids added. More probably tomorrow.

Thanks for making this a sticky!

jlsparky7 · 04-14-2009, 05:34 PM

Throttle mod video added.

04-09-2009, 01:39 AM	#2
parad1mg Wannabe Elite Explorer La Mirada, CA '97 Mounty 5.0 AWD Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 858 Vehicle Specs	awesome videos! and thanks for the extra effort of making them __________________ scanner, hitch cargo carrier, ballast+bulb, etc for sale: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...10#post2223710

04-09-2009, 08:00 AM	#4
Pboss Wannabe Elite Explorer Hanover Park, IL '94 XLT Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 81 Vehicle Specs	Unfortunately, there are also inherant<sp> security holes concerned with doing such. Not saying it's hard to do, just saying it's more time to keep on top of it as to the topic at hand, great vids! __________________ '94 XLT - Shackles, and Coil spacers 31X10" tires (stock rims) Custom (cool, neato, keen) decals by Blee and custom Plate frame.. u-joints, and wheel joints complete, add-a-leaf's soon.

04-10-2009, 10:36 PM	#12
jlsparky7 Wannabe Elite Explorer Woodhaven, Mi 1996 5.0 XLT AWD Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,517 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Update: Rear differential flush vid added. Please watch it rate and comment! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAiy8CN1JdE Video is included in the list above as well. I also just ordered my copperhead 2" lift shackles for the explorer. I will make a video of those as well. Last edited by jlsparky7; 04-10-2009 at 10:50 PM.

04-11-2009, 08:10 PM	#13
jlsparky7 Wannabe Elite Explorer Woodhaven, Mi 1996 5.0 XLT AWD Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,517 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Update: Fuel shutoff / inertia switch added. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JXbglWWOS8 __________________ Explorer how to videos Brakes, Intake, Seafoam, Coolant Flush, Oil change, Differential Flush, Inertia Switch, Thermostat, Transfer Case Flush, Throttle Mod, and more! http://www.youtube.com/user/jlsparky7 If you like/use my vids you can thank me by subscribing to my youtube page! Thanks!

04-11-2009, 08:58 PM	#14
jlsparky7 Wannabe Elite Explorer Woodhaven, Mi 1996 5.0 XLT AWD Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,517 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Another update: Trans flush added. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ne-w6UeKvg __________________ Explorer how to videos Brakes, Intake, Seafoam, Coolant Flush, Oil change, Differential Flush, Inertia Switch, Thermostat, Transfer Case Flush, Throttle Mod, and more! http://www.youtube.com/user/jlsparky7 If you like/use my vids you can thank me by subscribing to my youtube page! Thanks!

04-09-2009, 07:57 AM	#3
glued2it Wannabe Elite Explorer Tulsa OK 96 xlt Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 99 Vehicle Specs	Nice! I like to see video tutorials on forums! Hope to see more of these in the future! What video editing software did you use? ATTN: Admin There is a BB code that can be added to the Vbulletin software to have videos inbedded into post and threads. Click Here to see an example.

04-09-2009, 10:16 AM	#6
dean1997sport Wannabe Elite Explorer Los Angeles 97 Sport OHV Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 260 Vehicle Specs	cool! thanks

04-09-2009, 03:06 PM	#8
jlsparky7 Wannabe Elite Explorer Woodhaven, Mi 1996 5.0 XLT AWD Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,517 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Pics added.

04-09-2009, 03:44 PM	#9
Upright Wannabe Elite Explorer Kansas City '05 Explorer Eddie Bauer Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 23 Vehicle Specs	Thanks for the great vids!

04-11-2009, 09:17 PM	#15
slyfoxexplore Wannabe Elite Explorer cheyenne wy 1996 xlt 5.0 awd Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 196 Vehicle Specs	Keep them coming man. I got stuff to do now this weekend thanks. __________________ 5.0 costom 3 inch dual exhaust torque monster headers,AIRaid intake,smoked alteza tail lights.and pro charger soon NEW BODY WORK (from your local cement barrier) http://s475.photobucket.com/albums/r...eestafford100/

04-13-2009, 12:17 PM	#17
bulldog3531 Wannabe Elite Explorer Fairbanks, Ak 98 Sport (Totaled),04 XLT Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 55 Vehicle Specs	Thanks for the videos. Very helpful.

04-14-2009, 12:54 AM	#19
jlsparky7 Wannabe Elite Explorer Woodhaven, Mi 1996 5.0 XLT AWD Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,517 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	4 Vids added. More probably tomorrow. Thanks for making this a sticky! __________________ Explorer how to videos Brakes, Intake, Seafoam, Coolant Flush, Oil change, Differential Flush, Inertia Switch, Thermostat, Transfer Case Flush, Throttle Mod, and more! http://www.youtube.com/user/jlsparky7 If you like/use my vids you can thank me by subscribing to my youtube page! Thanks!

04-14-2009, 05:34 PM	#20
jlsparky7 Wannabe Elite Explorer Woodhaven, Mi 1996 5.0 XLT AWD Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,517 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Throttle mod video added. __________________ Explorer how to videos Brakes, Intake, Seafoam, Coolant Flush, Oil change, Differential Flush, Inertia Switch, Thermostat, Transfer Case Flush, Throttle Mod, and more! http://www.youtube.com/user/jlsparky7 If you like/use my vids you can thank me by subscribing to my youtube page! Thanks!