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    97 OHV Oil Pan Question

    My 97 OHV had developed a leak for the first time in 220k miles. I just replaced the head gaskets so maybe the coolant in the oil caused the gasket to fail? Anyway, my question is can I get the oil pan off easily or is this going to be a long project? I crawled underneath it this afternoon...
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    Need Help Identifying

    I just finished replacing my head gaskets and a few other things & am not sure where these last three things go. I have a 97 OHV.
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    Need 97 OHV Engine Pics

    I just finished replacing the head gaskets on my 97 ohv & am having problems getting everything back in where it belongs. I find a few poor quality pictures on Google. Can one of you with this engine take a few pictures from different angles & email them to me? My email is...
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    Head Gasket Replacement

    My engine overheated & is now sucking in coolant & blowing it out the tailpipe in a cloud of white smoke. I also have bubbling in my coolant reservoir. How involved is a head gasket replacement, assuming that is the only thing that was damaged - I shut it down quickly, popped the hood & towed...
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    Overheated Help!

    Yesterday I drove through some fairly deep puddles & my EX overheated. I did hear some squealing after going through the water - maybe the water splashed up underneath & hit the serpentine belt? I had to tow it home & it sat all night. I started it up today after work & it seemed to idle ok...
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    97 OHV Shifting Up & Down @ 50mph & Up

    Can anyone tell me why my explorer can't decide whether it wants to be in 4th or 5th gear when I'm over 50mph? It shifts smooth all the way through the gears but then shifts up & down when cruising at 55mph. It feels like it's right on the verge of shifting up or down & can't decide which...
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    Help Identifying Bad Seal

    What is this seal & can I replace it? Thanks!
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    Need Help Identifying Wire

    I was underneath my truck this afternoon & found a hanging wire near my transfer case motor. And idea what purpose it serves? The previous owner must have connected these two wires.
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    Front Suspension Question - Will this fit?

    I need to know if this will fit. I bought it on ebay & everything looks decent but the control arms look different from mine. Can someone tell me if they will fit my '97xlt 4x4? Thanks...
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    Front Bench Seat Question

    Does anyone know if a front bench seat from a 92 explorer will fit in my 97? I have another kid on the way & am going to need more room!
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    LED Install Wiring Question

    I'm planning on installing LEDs in the overhead console area. How would I wire them in? I know what the obvious red & black wires are for - what is the green wire used for & how would I wire into it?
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    02 Sensor Question

    Am I able to use to same 02 sensor to replace all the old sensors or are the sensors different in each location? I bought one of these already - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BZI4JS/ref=oss_product Thanks!
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    ABS Light Still On After Sensor Replacement

    I replaced the rear ABS sensor on the axle & the light is still on. The one I took out looked like this one - http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...20970092-P_x_x The one I was told would fit my truck was this one - http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...20970092-P_x_x I have three...
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    P0153 Code

    I'm getting code P0153 & my abs light just came on. I purchased the ABS sensor which will hopefully fix that problem. I also purchase an oxygen sensor. My question is where exactly is the Bank 2 oxygen sensor located? Thanks!
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    Timing Chain Slipped?

    I purchased a 97 xlt sohc a few months ago from a guy who told me the timing chain had broken on him in his driveway. I put the key in it this afternoon after charging the battery & it started up but ran pretty rough. I shut it off after about 10 seconds to prevent further damage to the...
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    What Parts Are Interchangable - 97 OHC & SOHV

    I bought a 97 SOHC with 130k miles on it for $500 for the new tires on it & parts. The engine is shot - slipped timing chain. What parts should I pull from the SOHC for replacement parts for my OHV? They are both 97's.
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    help! 97 xlt wont start

    I have a 97 Explorer XLT OHC with 190,000 miles. Recently it has been rough starting or won't start at all. It turns over great but won't catch to start. It will start when I spray starting fluid into the intake. Any ideas what would cause this or what I should check first?
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    Convert Automatic 97ex V6 to Manual

    I seen some people have converted their 97 v8 ex's to manual shift but I can't seem to find anyone who has done this with a v6. What all would I need to switch over to manual. I have two identical 97 xlt's & one has just been sitting since the timing chain broke in the driveway. I was hoping...
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    97 XLT Stuck In Driveway

    I'm currently stuck in my driveway in 2 feet of snow. The 4H & 4L lights both comes on on the dash when selected & I hear a click a "clunk" but the front tires don't spin at all. Any suggestions? Also sometimes only one back tire will spin. Is this normal?
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