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Need some more help, if you guys don't mind. I bought a manifold gauge set from Harbor. With the system off, I'm reading 82 on both sides. With the system running, I reading about 38 on the low and 225 on the high, outside temp is about 90-95. Can't seem to get air colder then 66. Still cutting...

Ok, I need a little help making this work. Right now, my actuator works, and I bought a back up. The "V" on the door that the pin sets into is pointing at 10 o'clock. It won't move, but the actuator will. I've set it to heat and removed the actuator, and the pin is in the right position, but the...

Ok, I need a little help making this work. Right now, my actuator works, and I bought a back up. The "V" on the door that the pin sets into is pointing at 10 o'clock. It won't move, but the actuator will. I've set it to heat and removed the actuator, and the pin is in the right position, but the...

Thanks for heads up. I decided to check my blend door actuator. Its not working. I'm buying a new one from Ford tomorrow morning. Hope this is the end of my ac repairs for awhile. The gods of backyard mechanics must be shining on me, because I'd hate to think about replacing the blend door. I...

Thanks for the reply. Ends up my blend door actuator is not working. Need to replace it. The gods of backyard mechanics are shining, because I could be replacing the blend door itself, which runs about $600 in parts alone.

Did you ever figure out this problem. I'm losing AC on moderate acceleration. As soon as I hit 2100 RPM, or there about, I get warm air. I can hear the clutch clicking off, then clicking back on when I hit 4th and drop to 1500 RPM.

OK. I'm going to buy a high side gauge and check this out. I'll post the readings tomorrow. I've noticed that as soon as the car hits 4th gear on acceleration and drops to 1500 RPM, the air gets cold again. Never a problem in idle or park.

This AC is driving me nuts. I've replaced the compressor with a new one, replaced the accumulator, replaced the orifice tube. Had a vacuum pulled, dye added, and refilled. Now the thing doesn't want to work when the engine is over 2100 RPM. With the engine warm and in neutral, I can run it to...

I took it in last night, had the system evacuated, vacuumed, and filled. Also had them add dye, just in case. Turns out there was a fair amount of air in the system. The mechanic that evacuated the system said everything looked up to snuff on the install work. Air is working well, and I hope it...

Precision Auto/Tune is performing an evac, vacuum, and refill today for $70. The mechanic that wanted $1100 to fix my non-existant Black Death wanted $103. Thanks again for all of those who assisted me with posts on this situation. I hope I can return the favor. I've learned alot about AC's.

Thank you for the info on the vacuum. I don't want to drop another $300 on a compressor. The truck will visit a local AC guy this week. At least now I have ice cold air after cleaning the damn in cabin sensor. Its always the little things that get you.

Glacier991, Well, I don't think I need to visit a shop. I found a post were someone had problems with the automatic controls on his 97, 98, or 99. Anyways, someone told him to look at the in-cabin sensor, on the passenger side mini-vent. Well, while I was waiting for you to explain the need...

That could explain things. What does pulling a vacuum do to the system that can make such a big difference? As far as having a shop do this, I agree.

I didn't run the vacuum. I just flushed the condensor, nothing bad looking came out. Reading 44psi on the low side with the system running, compressor running with outside temp in mid to high 80's. Both accumulator tubes are cold, one's a little colder. Noticed they weren't sweating with old...

Not want I expected This weekend I replaced the compressor, accumulator, and orifice tube. Took me about 2.5 hours. There was no black gunk on the orifice tube, which means the compressor was not totally gone. Just the normal metal shavings on the screen, and not a whole lot. Now, I still...

jgilbs, you shouldn't worry about asking questions on my posts. I am learning from your questions as well. Glacier991, I was wondering if there is a good way to break this job into two days. I would like to knock out a few things by myself on friday before I use a friend of a friend's garage...

Are NAPA AC parts any good? Or should I find a specialty AC parts shop? How much does it usually cost for the capture, refill, and vacuum test? Again, thank you for all you help.

Glacier991, I have been reading alot of posted about AC involving you. Couple of questions. How many hours should I expect to invest in this repair? What recommendations do you have? My experience on AC is limited. Had a clogged evaporator on 90 Integra, just blew it out on a bench and...

Ok, this sucks. The AC is out. The mechanic, who is an Explorer owner, referred to my condition as "Black Death." Said a there is clog in the system, and a complete overhaul is the only option. Cost is $1100. Need to replace evaporator, condensor, and more. Has anyone else had this problem...

OK, two weeks ago the AC in my 98 5.0 Eddie Bauer was ice cold. Now, I barely get air colder then then outside air. The pressure is 45 pSI. The clutch seems to be working fine and engaging. I don't know where to look next. The weather here in Charlotte is HOT HOT HOT. Just look at Tiger's...

My AC recently stopped blowing cold air. Two weeks ago everything was fine, blowing very cold air. With 85-90 weather in Charlotte, NC this is not exactly ideal. The freon pressure is good, about 45 PSI. I checked the blend door, and it is operating fine. The clutch seems to be working fine as...

James, I tried to do this without success. How/where did you attach the strap? I could only get a gap of like 5mm. How long did this job take you? I'm tempted to take this POS into the shop and have them replace both sides. I live in an apartment and may just bite the bullet and pay, or try...

James, Thanks. Now I am really embarressed. I sell the polyester technical filament yarn to the leading producer of tie-down straps. Guess I didn't think that one through too much!!

Any body out there is cyperspace that can lend a suggestion on this?

James, you are scaring me. I thought you were the one that posted the info on the Pearcy's Dead Soft Gasket. You haven't done it yet? Anyways, what is a wrachet strap? I just thought I would need to remove the manifold in order to properly clean it and check the alignment of the gasket in case...

Manifold Gasket Help!!!!!!!!!Car is apart!!! Like so many others have done, I am replacing my passenger side exhaust manifold gasket. I need help with removing the manifold-to-exhaust pipe flange bolts. There are two bolts that attach the pipe to the manifold. There is a bolt in the back...

Yes, they do have hub assemblies. As far as I understand things, on AWD, the bearings are part of the hub assembly and replacing bad bearing entails replacement of the entire hub assemblies. Unfortunately for those of us with AWD, this also means a $400 repair instead of a $30 repair. You can...

Yup, it AWD. This is my first AWD vehicle. Thanks to the front right and left hub assemblies going bad and the t-case chain stretching, the AWD cost me $1600. Fun part was having both problems within one month of each other. Now my catalytic converter is on the way out, my passenger side exhaust...

Turns out this clunk was the result of a stretched t-case chain. I had the t-case rebuilt for $800 and everything is fine, no more clunks.

UPDATE Everyone, Sorry for taking so long to update. I had two shops quote me on a t-case rebuild. The off-road shop here in Charlotte quoted me $1400. The highly respected tranny shop(yes, I understand that respect and tranny shop do not belong in the same sentence) here in Charlotte quoted...

I posted a thread looking for help on a U-Joint. Turns out its not the U-Joint, but rather the transmission chain. I was informed that these chains were faulty and have a reputation for stretching. My brother works for Ford and once admitted they suck at building transmissions. Now I wish he was...

Thanks for the input. The old lady is around today, so I'll be digging in soon. Besides a replacement part and penetrating oil, is there anything else I need to buy? Since I moved into an apartment, my tools are just the basics along with a jack and stands. I've never dropped a driveshaft, but...

The horrible clunk only happens on acceleration. For instance, when you're a second behind accelerating when the light changes, and you go a little harder on the gas. No noise when stopping. It only produces the clunk, which can be felt in your feet, butt, and throughout the truck, when I hit...

I could really use some input from someone that has replaced a u joint. I am experiencing a bone chilling heavy metallic clunk upon moderate to heavy accelleration from a stop. This sound is so bad I look in the road behind me expecting to see parts on the ground. Its almost like snapping a half...

I just had both hub assemblies replace on '98 5.0 AWD. Just the other day, the truck made a horrendous clunk underneath upon 50% gas from a stop. I can force the truck to make the noise, but it sends chills up my spine. The previous owner is a relative, and he had to replace the universal joint...

I recently started getting trouble code 401 on my '98 Explorer. I cleaned the MAF once, reset the computer, and it came back the next day. I cleaned it again with another cleaner, the code went away for three days. I know this code reads "EGR flow insufficient" but also know the EGR doesn't work...

MAC Intake breather line I contacted MAC about this breather line problem. Turns out, they didn't realize the breather line existed and didn't drill the hole. They are sending me the appropriate rubber gromet and I am drilling the hole myself. They offered to pay for shipping the intake back...

Shocks This weekend I installed Rancho 9000 on my '98 5.0. I love them. These are 9 point adjustable gas charged shocks. I purchased the optional dual remote control for quick adjusting. The kit is expensive, but really nice. I mounted the guage plate in the rear access panel to keep a clean...

MAC Intake breather line I installed a MAC intake about 3 months ago. I have the breather line hanging and would like to know if anyone found a resolution to this problem. Sounds great, looks awesome, better highway miles.