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Yes, pn cold starts it takes two starts and two stalls for it to keep it going. After that its fine.

While i know I’m preaching to the choir, the 2nd gen Explorer is really a great looking design.

I’m still on the warpath. Today i fitted and installed the new grill. It looks nice, the Taiwanese parts leave a bit to be desired. Had to do a fair amount of filing to get them to fit right. Yeaterday I wet sanded the headlights and clear coated them. They turned out pretty nice. Im going to...

I totally get it. Considering this is for my daughter and first grandson I don't want crap tires. Just a bit surprised at how much an average sized 15" tire is right now. Just crazy. I can buy them on my discount tire card but I'm waiting for a 2022 Explorer ST my wife and I ordered to show up...

I just looked those up, but they start at even more than the stock size.

Thanks, I'll take a look!

Now I need a good set of tires. I'm surprised how much new tires are starting at for a 235/75 r15. $80 for off brand stuff.

Only Problem I'm having currently, is the EX is stalling on cold starts. Think I have a vacuum leak. Otherwise once it warms up it runs really well.

So far my initial running of the Ex project is good. Had to seal up a tiny coolant leak coming from a plug in the water neck. I have no oil leaks, no power steering leaks, no tranny leaks. That's good news. Found a burn hole in the vacuum line that goes from the vacuum tank to the firewall...

Thanks for the bump. Mods, please delete this thread. I aquired new arm rests already from a member.

Far as the shocks go, probably just get Bilstein. Hard to go wrong there…

The list for the near future includes. All new shocks, new tires, trans service, diff service, new stereo. And reinstall the interior.

For what its worth the EX actually has nice Brakes on it. So thats a plus.

Great ideas, thanks! Its the details that will get you in the end! The current tires are total crap. I need to finish cleaning up the Ranger wheels i picked up and get some nice rubber mounted. I still want to service the tranny and the Differential. But im behind schedule and a bit over budget...

Then time to button up the interior. Install a radio. And a nice set of tires.

Fair enough, I can't argue against you there!

You sure did! Nano seconds!! Its running pretty smooth, though i think the IAC valve isnt perfect. If i rev it a bunch, it cant keep up so well and died a couple times. Also the new thermostat housing i installed has a plug on top where a sensor could go. Well i should have pulled that and put...

I made it. Just started the EX! So far everything is smooth. No leaks at the moment.

The start date for the 2022 explorers was the first week of November. So not likely that.

Very close to start up.

Just received an email from Ford. Our build date was moved from The week of Feb 26th to January 17th. Thats a plus.

I might be doing similar things

Well the Holidays are always good, my sons are home from the Army and Navy for a little bit. But There is never enough time to get some things done. And now I'm on a deadline to finish this EX project. I'll update you all soon! This thing will drive before 2022!

No pictures today. However i did get more detail work done. I installed fiberglass heat shield boots on the ends of the plug wires. Routed the plug wires pretty nice after that. Finished installed the Power Steering pressure hose. Had to transfer the hold down bracket that on the hose that...

Anyways, going to try and see if I can start this one tomorrow.

I wish, they sold it already. It was in pretty nice shape outside. Dirty inside, but not horrible.

Well the 98 Eddie Bauer is decent. Trans is bad, thats no problem. I would have bought it but the people bought it 6 months ago, signed the title and never had the title transferred. So they need to go to the dmv.

Going to see a 98 Eddie Bauer 5.0 now. Wish me luck.

That's a beautiful Transfer case!

I had a 98 Navigator for many years that had selectable AWD. Was fantastic in the rain in Vegas. Very sure footed.

That makes sense. But the Awd isn't a deal breaker. Especially in Las Vegas. Just working on this 98 has renewed my love for the 2nd Gen EX. And I really like the 5.0/4r70w combo. So why not have one for myself while I can find one, or two....;)

I ordered the heat socks. Those arrived today. After assessing all that has been done and what is left. I think I can button the engine work up and fire this thing back up on Sunday. Worked all day today. Working most of the day tomorrow.

So I found out that the 96 limited I'm looking at is 2wd, but today I found a 98 Red Eddie bauer also 2wd with the 5.0. Guy is asking 700. The Trans is bad. Going tomorrow morning to see it and make an offer. Gonna offer 500, but the paint is really nice still. So maybe I'll go high as 700. Then...

I know some people don't like the big 6 speed plus trannys. They describe them as "hunting for gears" all the time. But it's certainly up to the owner. If it makes you happy, do it!

Don't have much experience with those at this time. As they hit a certain age they all come to me. But at this point I'm not sure the expense of the trans and a controller accounts for the cost of swapping one of those trans. But in the end it's up to you and what you want..

i'll look for the bracket!

Thanks Donalds, We will get this one done! Too close to stop! can't wait!

Today I installed new AC hoses. Did the suction/discharge hoses and the liquid line. Had to put the heat shield on the AC compressor, because I forgot to put it on before i installed the compressor. The new coolant/wiper tank has only a single washer pump on it. So i have to go grab the dual...

Decided to do a test fit of the new grill. So much better than the billet grill.