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I already did the heater core and the blend door actuator :)

All the trim is off, but all the 13mm bolts are mounted. So basically yes.

No time to pull the engine. I already have all the access since I've already taken most of the engine bay apart. I can do this in a day in vehicle. But I completely understand what you are saying. And in theory I don't disagree. But at this stage, I'll press on.

With as far into this project I am, there is almost no reason to just knock out these items.

Im going to be using the 15x7 ranger wheels. The stock wheels will be shelved. I don't have all four of the stock wheels anyway. I'll be using these caps. https://www.ebay.com/itm/185028827314

Thanks. Your project sounds good too! I figure this is a great platform, reliable drivetrain that she can count on. And the Registration and insurance won't be much.

Thanks. The water pump looks like it's been replaced. But with all the corrosion I think I want to have a good look at it. The fan clutch is original. And the front cover looks rather seepy. The oil pan gasket also looks seepy so I figured just knock it all out at once. A melling oil pump is...

It was full of water when I drained it. The water here in Las Vegas is indeed very hard from the tap. You win a cookie!!

Here are some pics I took with my HD borescope. Mild amount of carbon and still have crosshatch on the cylinder walls. This makes me happy.

The Valve seals were supposed to be the turnaround point in the project. After seeing the thermostat today I'm considering pulling the timing cover and the oil pan. At 253k Maybe I just need to do the oil pump, oil pan gasket, motor mounts and timing set while I have so much of this EX apart...

Finished installing the valve seals today. The picture below is one of the old seals next to one of the new ones. The difference is obvious. I'm also going to replace the thermostat and the housing. It's a mess.

Soon as the valve seals are finished and buttoned up I have to redo all the vacuum lines and PCV hoses that are under and around the plenum. The last owner used every imaginable thing he could find to repair stuff. The PCV lines are far from correct. So I've been using SEARCH here to work out...

Today we did all the prep work to get to the drivers side valve seals. Need to pick a day to actually do the seals. But soon. The Drivers side is as clean as the passenger side under the valve cover. Which is nice.

Thanks! 4 cans of 3M high strength spray adhesive. Then needed a 5th can which I had to get from a different store. The 5th can was 3m headliner adhesive. Seemed similar to me. All worked nicely.

FYI, used Billet grill available cheap!:cool:

Yes I did. It's in good condition and moves freely when the actuator is removed.

Finished the passenger side valve seals yesterday. The old girl got every Pennie’s worth from these ones. But I’m very happy looking inside the engine and the valve cover. No sludge of any kind. Which is surprising due to the apparent lack of care and maintenance. Let’s see if I can get the...

Hope everyone enjoys the pics. This is what I've done in a month. Should be done and driving soon.

Going to get rid of the billet grill in favor of the stock look with a Ford emblem

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Hi everyone. It’s been awhile since I’ve been on here. Sold my 2000 explorer in 2014. But October 1st I picked up a 98 with a 5.0. 2wd, and a 3.73 T-loc rear for $500. The poor truck was a real mess. I live in Las Vegas so luckily there was no rust. Worst that happens here is the paint gets...

I just went thru something similar with a 98 Explorer 5.0 I bought a month ago. Only had 1 key and wouldn't start, and an anti theft code. I had my auto locksmith come out to make new keys and reprogram it. And it wouldn't reprogram any keys. Long story short, I had to get a new PATS box from...

I know this is an old thread, but does anyone have any other info on doing this with the motor in the car? I have to pull the tranny from my 2000 4wd explorer, And I'd love to change the rear casette assembly with the motor in the vehicle..

Thanks! That's the way it worked out. Let's just say the instructions I read added many steps in that didn't really count..

I'm about to replace the heater core in my buddys 04 Ranger. This is a 2WD, Auto, 3.0 extended cab truck. Some background before I ask my question. I'm a skilled mechanic, I'm not afraid at all to pull the dashboard(Done plenty in other vehicles). I've researched several "instructions" for...

Any chance the original pictures From the beginning of the thread could be reposted?

120K on my 2000. It's going to need brakes soon, and I'm gonna replace the shocks. But everything else looks good.

Ha, that's funny. I wouldn't have thought it was that simple. But that helps me! Thanks!

I have a 2000 explorer XLT with a 4.0. Whats the easiest way to determine if it's 4WD or AWD? I'm new to explorers and 4wd type trucks. This truck definitely isn't 2WD. This is my girlfriends truck and I'm just starting to take care of it. The insurance company asked today if it was AWD or 4WD...

That wagon is pretty sweet. I'd love a 2nd one :)

Thanks speedracer! Here you go. If anyone know where I can get a good price on 2 of the "snowflake" (thats what they look like to me) wheels for the explorer, and a drivers front turn signal lens please shoot me a PM. Thanks! The 85 Capri is a project my so and I are going to work on. He's 11...

Thanks everyone. I'll get some pics up soon. Also I should state that the explorer is a 4.0 4x4. Or is it considered an AWD?

Hi everyone, Glad I found this forum. I'm a lifelong Ford driver/owner. I have a 78 Country Squire, a 2004 Mustang GT, 1994 thunderbird, 1997 Thunderbird, 1985 Mercury Capri, and now I've Kinda adopted my girlfriends 00 Explorer. So I've joined the ranks here. Glad to be aboard :)