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    '98 5.0 V8 Alternator Replacement Gone Bad

    Definetly, thanks for the advice
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    '98 5.0 V8 Alternator Replacement Gone Bad

    Thanks for the advice! My experience with a screwdriver and the serpentine were not as good aha. I might look into buying a larger belt if you say that the sound goes away when the car heats up, and doesnt damage the system.
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    '98 5.0 V8 Alternator Replacement Gone Bad

    Yeah, I actually moved the slack in the serpentine belt around and tried to put it on the idler last. It was absolutely easier to try to put on, but I ended up using a screwdriver to try and slip it on and thats where the two holes came from...
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    '98 5.0 V8 Alternator Replacement Gone Bad

    Hello! So, I was on the way to the gym and I noticed a little red battery icon glowing under my RPM reader. Knowing this meant my battery was dying, I sped up to above 2000 RPM and the icon went away. I got to a place where I couldn't go that fast and my battery started dying again. I knew...
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    How Many Miles are on Your Explorer?

    I know! I just put fuel injector cleaner in and after a bit it was running better. Next I have to get a new air filter. Hopefully we can make it!
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    How Many Miles are on Your Explorer?

    I have a 98 5.0 V8 with little under 200,000. Had a new radiator put in, but the transmission and engine are the original. My goal is 250,000 but if I can 300,000 would be great.
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    Ford Newbie

    Thanks everyone! And my explorer has a 5.0 V8 Josh. I just finished changing the oil and it's running great!
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    Ford Newbie

    Hello Everyone! My name is Nick and I'm a rookie Enthusiast. I lurk on the forums here and decided to make an account to ask questions because of how helpful everyone is. I drive a 98 Explorer Eddie Bauer for the last two years and have always maintained it fluid wise, but I'm looking to learn...
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