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    Plenum Gasket

    Which plenum gaskets should i buy for a 95 explorer sport ohv 4.0? Do I need the rubber gaskets that fit into the plenum and then the one that sits on top of the lower intake manifold or just one of the two?
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    engine shakes after re starting vehicle

    I have a 95 explorer sport and when I restart the car after driving for 30 minutes or so, the engine shakes and almost dies.I have to press the gas pedal to make it go back to normal. if i let it sit over night it's fine the next morning. Anyone have any ideas? I have replaced the...
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    o/d light doesnt come on when button is pressed.

    Any one know where i should start looking? the o/d light doesnt come on when i press the button, i have a 95 explorer sport 4.0 ohv. thank you.
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    What is this part called and what does it do?

    I ve been trying to surf the web to find what this part is and what it does but i cant find anything on it. it's prob a dumb question but i m lost. the part i m talking about is the metal cylinder right below the ignition coil it is located on the same bracket as the coil pack. and has 2...
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    Rear axle question

    I was looking at my car this morning and noticed that one of the rear tires seems to be pushed in more than the one on the other side. Any ideas what could cause this and can I fix this? It's the drivers aide rear tire that is pushed in more. It doesn't even align w the front drivers side...
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    Temp fix for possibly clogged cats?

    95 explorer sport 4.0 ohv 108,x.. miles. After driving the car for 15 min or so the performance drops and the car accelerates slowly, loss of power. I am suspecting my cats are clogged but have not ran any tests as of yet. I dont have the money to replace my cats at this time, anyone know of...
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    95 explorer ohv plenm gasket

    I ve been looking to change my plenum gasket on my 95 explorer. However I have a few quesions 1) are the plenum gasket different from a 96 and up explorer? 2) Will i need to buy the rubber gaskets that fit into the plenum also? advance autoparts shows a totally different picture for a 95...
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    evap hose coming from throttle body

    On an explorer 95 sport with the 4.0 ohv, what is the name of the evap hose that comes from the throttle body? and is there a replacement for it? or would a rubber hose and c-clamps do just fine? I have a hissing sound when accelerating and affects the performance of the vehicle big time...
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    How bad would these rub?

    I found a good deal on some 31x13x15 tires for my 95 explorer sport. Id like to know how bad they would rub, the truck is stock and has no lift on it. I know they would rub when turning, anyone have any ideas how bad though? if I did a tt and warrior shackles would that help prevent the...
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    Best way to hook up fog lights

    My 95 explorer has a fog lights but they arnt hooked up the wires are cut. and there is no switch to turn them on. Whats the best place to splices the wires into or should i just hook them up seperatly to a switch?
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    engine sputter

    After diving my 95 explorer with a 4.0 and shutting it off for 30 minutes or so then when i start it up again the engine sputters and feels like it may stall. once i put it in drive and go it goes away. if i leave the car parked over night, the next morning it starts no problem and doesn...
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    vaccum leak when accelerating

    I have a 95 explorer 4.0 with 108,x.. miles. Upon acceleration i hear a vaccum leak sound but it sounds like its coming from the center of the dashboard. The power is ok in the morning when it's cold, but when the engine is warm the power seems to be lacking. it also shifts very low to my...
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    Shackle bolt stuck in frame

    I have a 95 explorer sport and the shackle completely broke and crumbled to pieces due to rust on the passenger side. I have successfully removed the bolt that goes through the leaf spring with ease, however the bolt that is in the frame is stuck and I cant get it out. I know there are alot of...
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    Explorer fender trim color?

    I was wondering which color was closer to the factory color of the fender trim on the Explorer sport (1995). I just painted them flat black but it comes off closer to gray. I was wondering if maybe semi gloss black would be better. Anyone have any ideas or opinions? or maybe the bumper spray paint?
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    Explorer sport trim color?

    I was wondering which color was closer to the factory color of the fender trim on the Explorer sport (1995). I just painted them flat black but it comes off closer to gray. I was wondering if maybe semi gloss black would be better. Anyone have any ideas or opinions? The ones on my car were...
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    Rear shackle labor

    My rear shackles are rusted through on one side so i need to get them replaced on my 95 explorer sport. anyone know how much a shop would charge to replace them? and would it be best for me to get the oem ones or get the ones that lift even though i have the monoleaf? Thank you
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    Vibration

    I have a vibration when i let off the gas, but when i m on the gas pedal the vibration goes away. now i cant tell where it's coming from. anyone have any ideas? I am thinking maybe the rear dif is low on fluid, i havnt checked yet and one of my front tires needs to be replaced. not too...
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    Whinning sound when driving???

    I drove the car this morning and it was cold out, it made a loud whinning sound, not sure what the problem is, I went to try it again since it got alittle warmer out adn the nosie is still there. It also happens when the car is in park with and without pressing the gas, it does get louder when...
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    Getting ready for the mud pit?

    I have a basic question... I have a stock 95 explorer sport and I was wondering if i would need to change the gear ratio in the dif to be able to go into mud pits and off roading? and if i do, can you change the ratio in the transmission for the front wheels or that can stay stock while the...
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    55 mph at 1500 rpm?

    I was going 55mph at 1500 rpm.. not sure what gear I was in but is that normal or is something wrong? Would a new maf or iac valve help that any?
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    Iac opnions

    Uploaded with ImageShack.us anyone have any opinions on this iac for a 95 explorer sport 4.0. It looks different than what i have seen. been having problems with the car, could it be the wrong iac for the car? the connectors match no problem.
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    My 95 explorer and 89 ford mustang

    My 95 explorer project/ daily driver. Bought it 2 months ago with 107xxx miles. And my 89 Ford Mustang GT bought 5 years ago now has 111,x.. miles
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    intermittent cel

    I have a 95 explorer v6 the cel doesnt come on at first, after driving for maybe 5 to 10 min the light all the sudden comes on with a loss of power and the acceleration sucks. After maybe 20 min of driving the light goes off but then comes back on after another 5 to 10 min. The truck is...
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    leaf spring question

    I just looked under my 95 explorer sport and realized that there is only one leaf spring on each side with couple metal plates underneath the leaf. Is that normal? does that indicate the explorer was lowered? I m assuming there needs to be more than just one leaf spring correct?
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    tranny not going past 2500 rpm while in drive

    95 explorer with a 4.0 the tach doesnt go above 2500 rpm while in drive, goes past 2500 rpm in park with no problems, vehicle has a sluggish acceleration. Any one has any ideas on where to start?
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