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  1. Turdle

    Because I gotta have tow hooks

    Picking it up tomorrow
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    Front hub deal

    Timken sp450200 Less than 70 bux on Amazon right now. I'd buy if I needed them.
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    Ford Capri to debut Wednesday

    https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-2024-ford-capri-electric-crossover-be-revealed-shortly An electric Explorer from what I gather
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    Core support information decals

    Due to a crash happening to our f150 I had to use a salvage yard core support -headlught access trim cover. Decals were peeling even after someone stuck shipping tape over them years ago. After cleaning them off I wondered if new were available. Auto data labels dot com. I emailed an...
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    5.0 thermostat. Is there a Quicker unit available?

    Observed issue. According to scangauge, Coolant temp climbs to at least 202 from cold start. Once 202, sometimes as high as 206 is achieved, temp falls to 181, then climbs back to 200, them 181, then around 198, then down to 186, and so on. It never truly settles in until cruising at...
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    Head unit update, old guy update

    Thanks for looking. This guy hadn't even paid attention to car audio changes. I do like semi loud music as long as the system putting out isn't straining to do it. Most of the time though it's MLB and I cruising, and she wants to talk. What I want is a double din unit with 2 camera...
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    C1155 front left abs sensor fault

    Fighting this code for a while. Tried used sensor, no go. Replaced hub with new sensor, both sides, left front code came back. Some discussion mentions forscan confusion between front sensors, so for giggles I disconnected right abs sensor and code C1145 added itself in, so we answered that...
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    New Motorcraft Hub Issue

    Got a set of genuine Ford hubs for our 2000 mountaineer. Got the hubs installed fine, however the abs sensors will absolutely not plug in , about 1/8 inch from the click. Something hard is preventing further travel. ABS bulb might just burn out. Help?
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    Torque specifications 5.0 v8

    https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/torque-specifications-for-the-5-0.195647/
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    Volvo What a dipstick

    My daughter bought a Volvo xc60 SUV. During a recent visit her "critical condition- oil level " warning appeared. Guess what? No dipstick. Nada. Just a plug in a hole where one should be. Owners manual says add a quart. Wow. Search shows this is a major issue. She pressed it and...
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    Purge valve circuit diagram ? P0443 code issues!

    Thanks for looking. Been having a p0443 code on 2003 5.4 f150 Replaced hose, nope Replaced purge valve. Nope. Replaced connector, seemed to for 45 miles but nope. I now have battery tray out, I know pin 56 on PCM is the green with black 0 volt, now I am stumped as to which pin is the...
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    I know what to do, I just don't know what to do

    Seems Betty mule is just full of hot air these days. 2000 mountaineer V8 Compressor kicks on and off, pressure is building according to cheap fill kit gauge. Time for a new compressor, and condenser. Can I flush the lines? If I acquire the gauges and vacuum pump, will this new tool...
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    7k Miles Ranger Camper Craigslist

    https://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/d/joplin-1993-ford-ranger-camper/7367105856.html Thoughts before it sells?
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    2003 Lariat Super Crew "Husker Larry"

    Introducing our old new truck 2003 Lariat. Plans are 295 AT tires, Come up with coilover conversion , Nav stereo with cameras. As for now
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    HALP!! Mustang SN 95 rear brakes

    Long story short I have to replace rear brakes on a 295k mile GT. Needs new calipers and all. Pins are rust seized into brackets. I have new parts. But oh my dog. First problem. Cannot bust bracket bolts loose from axle flange. With breaker bar and cheater pipe I used a floor jack on end...
  16. Turdle

    When a ball > than bullet

    Ok, glass jokes aside, 500 mile range and baja off road capability? I want.
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    Now we know what it will look like ( kinda)

    https://www.motortrend.com/news/new-bronco-design-details-r-baja-race-truck/
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    151.8 million rollover award

    Alabama jury awards $152 million in Ford Explorer rollover case | Reuters An Alabama jury awarded $151.8 million to a young man paralyzed in 2015 rollover accident involving a Ford Explorer sport utility vehicle, Ford and lawyers in the case said on Sunday. The jury awarded $100 million in...
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    Mbrooks420

    Get your decals from Mike. Excellent communication, great selection of colors, and an all around good guy. I have had several transactions with Mike and all were great. No problems here.
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    Snowflake

    MLB doesn't like the name I have for her new ride. The name is fitting however. Gotta be nice to it or it'll have a melt down. In more ways than one. I just have to keep it below 6000 rpm's-- So far we like it quite a bit. It drives nice, and has plenty of power for passing in just about...
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    Wanted Help repairing a thread

    Hi folks, thanks for looking. I would like to repair and extend the coverage of this thread Solved - Fuse and relay locations--2nd generation power distribution box Layout- What i need from you is pictures of the owners manual pages please for these years 95 96 97 98 ( I no longer...
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    How to: Make your 99-01 V8 run cooler

    I just thought I would start this thread and let you guys help make it. I for one have cooling issues on a 2000 Mountaineer V8. Using a scanguage shows coolant temps approaching 230 degrees with the AC turned on max during a day it is needed. Even on a cooler day where temp is "tolerable" ...
  23. Turdle

    Our Colorado Trip - It Hurts, But Did You Die?

    Well gang, It has been quite a while ago my lovely bride and I stomped around Colorado. Not wanting to get lost, or eaten by a bear alone, I suggested to Gmanpaint he should try to go along. I'm pretty sure I can out run him, if a bear was to show up. Besides, he's probably more tasty also...
  24. Turdle

    1998-2001 Mountaineer Inadequate Roof Rack Fix

    Hi Guys I have a mountaineer with a hard to work with stock rack. Please show me if you can, the mounting of the stock explorer rack rails. The ones screwed into the roof. I need to see how close , or far, they are to each other--if I can get an explorer rack rails on my roof. Size of...
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    2nd gen issues? Try this first!

    Sometimes a gremlin can be caused by the smallest thing. There are 2 large wire bundle connectors on the firewall. Both are held tight with a 10mm bolt. Any bad connection in either plug can cause just about any issue. from bad transmission shifting, bad o2 sensor readings, no start, no...
  26. Turdle

    Mercon v no good for transfer cases

    I'll just leave this here I got the above for 8.15 per qt at local dealer. Apparently there is a TSB on this subject. To sum up. Mercon V is not backward compatible for transfer cases. From the Ford Trucks Enthusiast forum site...
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    2004 3.0 Edge Fuel pump question

    Hi gang This time we have a 04 3.0 Edge with dead fuel pump. Inertia switch is good, and relay clicks. No audible fuel pump prime sound, no fuel pressure. 160k miles on original pump. While looking for a replacement I realize the fuel basket is different than I have encountered in any...
  28. Turdle

    Livin' On The Edge

    Picked up a new project for my son Bryan. Here are some "green off the trailer" shots. Needs some work, but it was free. :D
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    Front axle tube bearing removal

    Title says it all. I'm trying to remove the Torrington needle bearing from the passenger side tube. I am hoping someone has done this and will share ideas. My 3 finger slide hammer puller thingy just will not grab it good enough. I gave it one finger and walked away. Help? Thanks!
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    Rusty Rocker Fix ??

    It's time to replace the rusted rockers on Betty. I already have arrangements made for a body shop to cut out and weld new ones in. I plan on Herculiner or equivalent. My question is which parts to purchase. Heres the page on LMC truck ...
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    Kansas rocks November 7th

    My wife will be shopping for the weekend so if'n ya'll wanna come over Friday Night, we could get to Ks rocks at a decent hour on the morning of the 7th. Afterward we could either stop in Iola for dinner or have a cookout. I have some firewood for a back yard fire, and have been cleaning up...
  32. Turdle

    Check Your Brake Caliper and Bracket Bolts!

    http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=192818
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    Government Motors Bailout Worth More than Bailout

    I for one am very displeased with the court ruling. GM knowingly ignored a major issue with their cars, I feel the government helped cover it up so they could get their "bailout" loan paid back. Since the government funded them, are they not also liable...
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    Cobraguy

    I purchased a part from Cobraguy, and got excellent communication along with prompt shipping for a quality item. It was a pleasure to do business with him :D
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    Tiny Interior Light Bulbs

    Does anyone know which size the tiny bulbs for the message center are? It is a filament bulb. It has a removable green "condom" ( for lack of better term) Here it is next to a 194 socket bulb from an instrument cluster.( 194 on left, Unknown on right)
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    Mazda Millennia Got a 2006 Focus instead.

    Any Mazda owners here? Need to get an inexpensive car for my son Matt who is away in school. I found 2002 Millenia and would like to know "what i need to know" please.
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    Jon And Sheri's 2000 Mounty "Betty the Mule"

    Thanks for looking at my registry The good Gas tank was full 109k miles I am the 2nd owner!! Is from the local area, which means no salt! The undercarriage is fairly clean No dents to underside panels Good rubber Camber shims already installed Looks like good service records...
  38. Turdle

    Rear main seal install tool

    Does anyone have a 5.0 v8 rear main seal install tool I could borrow please? I will pay for shipping. Thanks
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    SOHC intake manifold gasket replacement questions

    Greetings all. My "bro in law- sis in law" just acquired a 2001 Mounty with sohc. It is throwing P0174-P0171 codes so we are going to replace the intake gaskets. Having absolutely no experience with this, I would like to know things to look out for-extra parts we should have on hand etc...
  40. Turdle

    Front Drive Shaft (4406) question

    Hi, thanks for reading. When I had the Black Mountaineer I stuck a 4406 transfer case in. MountaineerGreen then sent me a PM "I have the front drive shaft you need" and i said "ok" so he sent it to me. I stuck it in and that was that. It worked smooth as silk. Forward a little time...
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