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From a 1999 XLT. The pinion seal went out and I thought I could fix it on the vehicle but couldn't re-torque it properly so I threw a junkyard diff on instead. I was going to learn to work on them, but life got in the way. It's taking up space and needs to go! It's free for collection around...

Hi all! I haven't been very active here because frankly my Explorer hasn't been used much. I got a new job about 6 years ago which needed a more economical commuter car so the Explorer didn't get driven a whole lot, but that's now changed! I moved closer to my office recently so I can daily my...

Hi, it's been a while since I needed help, but today I screwed up! My front pinion seal was shot ('99 XLT Dana 35) so I figured I'd replace it. I ordered some crush sleeves too, but then after taking the yoke out realised the crush sleeve was behind the bearing, which wouldn't come out at all...

Hi all, long time no see. I switched jobs so no longer daily drive my Explorer :( I do need a windscreen wiper arm or spring. One of my springs lost its tension recently which is super annoying! Cheers

Hey all. I'm still kicking about with my XLT. Did a nine hour round trip and my heater core decided to leak! Also I'm getting the lean codes both banks. Checked all vac lines, did smoke test and saw no leaks. Think it might be fuel pressure. Anyone got a tester to check it? Could be leaking by...

Hi all, i did an 8hr drive and the cabin started to smell like coolant. It's worse when the fans/heater are on. No leaks under the dash, but there's an open pipe on the passenger side sticking out of the firewall that now dumps a bit of liquid onto the exhaust when stopped. I'm ready to pull the...

Hi all, long time no see! My US spec 1999 Explorer XLT with the 4.0 SOHC engine started showing a P0171 code. I changed the upper+lower intake gaskets but then it started showing both P0171 and P0174 codes! After clearing the codes it seems it will come back if I drive reasonably hard (For...

Hi, I was just reading the options list from my 1999 Explorer which originally came from California. It mentions the "California Emissions System". What is this? An extra catalytic converter? Cheers, Rob

Hi. When I got my LHD Explorer I kept this one stabled with grand plans to do it back up and drive it again, but fast forward four years and not having a lot of time to work on it meant it got quite neglected. It was a shame as it had the timing chains done by Justin and starter replaced a few...

I'm looking at replacing my old chipped alloys with some Cragar steel wheels. There used to be a document on this forum showing all the stock wheels and their sizes but I can't for the life of me find it! I'm replacing my 15x7 "Swirly" wheels, and have found the closest size match after my...

Hi all, Typical. I planned a road trip next week and thought I'd change the coolant this weekend ready for it... now every few mins my temp gauge goes from normal to 1/4 then move back up again. It never overheats but I'm concerned about the fluctuation. After changing the fluid, I let the...

Hello. Went offroading today, using lo/hi range, and on the way home I get a constant droning noise. If I drive slowly and switch from hi to auto an there's no noise change or clunk or anything. No dash lights are flashing and the low/high lights function correctly. I haven't had a chance to...

Apparently my rear axles have too much in/out play. The tester explained how the cone bearings are shimmed in such a way and the bearings have gone. I'm pretty sure there are no cone bearings here. Each axle has .090 of play, and it sounds more like it's a matter of opinion of how much play...

There's a corner on the way from work that floods even without the heavy rain we've been getting... I braved it today and my accessory belt must have said "No!" as I got a battery light on the dash and I lost power steering for a few secs :D Pic of it not-as-flooded

1999 XLT Explorer, 4.0 SOHC auto So sometimes my turn signal comes on when I apply my brakes... It happens most mornings when I put my foot on the brake to put it to D, the right side turn signal illuminates until I take my foot off the brake to drive off. It sometimes happens when I'm using...

Hello all. I haven't been on here for a while as I've been busy working, and had no faults with the Explorer, until today. I was driving back from its MOT, which it flew through with no advisories Driving home I was going round a roundabout and the steering wheel started shaking back and forth...

Hi guys (and girls). So my '97 is parked up and has developed a fuel leak. I only had time to take a quick pic. Funnily enough, the leak appears to be coming from the newest-looking part of the engine! Two braided fuel pipes leading from somewhere on the passenger side to the fuel rails. The...

I replaced my rear ABS sensor, the ABS light finally went off but I now have the classic "ABS judder when coming to a stop". When it judders the steering wheel turns to the left. Am I right in thinking that the right-side hub/sensor is the problem? The sensor reads faulty on that side so it...

Hi all. I figured I'd make a registry for my new ride! It was 180 miles away and managed to take 9 hours for the entire trip, including several KFC stops along the way. I picked up a plush meerkat to put on the dash at a service station, and since the car is kind of meerkat coloured the name...

Hi everyone. Does anyone else get a rattly/ticking noise when in gear only? I get that, plus a very occasional snapping noise, like a twig snapping. When I stop at work to swipe my card with my foot on the brake and the car in drive the noise echoes around and sounds really bad. In...

I'm having yet another problem with the Ex... It won't start. It happened to me Friday evening when I was trying to get home from work. The starter would work but I'd get nothing. I was getting spark, but I couldn't tell if the fuel pump was coming on or not. An hour later the AA guy...

Hi guys I'm experiencing a tapping noise during idle after changing the oil. It's noisiest from under the car but it sounds like it could be coming from the tappets/cams. The chain guides have all been done by Justin a few thousand miles back. I put in 5w30 synthetic blend. Could it be...

Are the Ebay front hubs any good? I know a couple of you guys have used them but I couldn't find the thread. My expensive Timken hub has started making noises again after about 5 months so I'm looking to get a replacement from Ebay for half the price. I'm looking at...

I put in a new front hub late last year because the old one was shot, but now it seems my wheel has a tiny amount of play in the side that was replaced. The other side has remained fine and has no play at all. It's not the ball joints. I'm going to look for warranty info on the hub but the hub...

I had to leave the Explorer in a hedge this morning. It idles great but under ANY load it just dies. It'll "drive" under idle and if I really stomp on it. Last night I sealed my air box up to try to fix my rough idle. The idle used to surge from around 200-1500rpm. Sealing the air box worked...