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    4.0 OHV idler pully bolt & sleeve?

    Well, damn bearing of the idler pully on my new engine just exploded and shredded the belt. I have a new pully but I can't find anywhere the sleeve that goes over the bolt as that was torn up. Can anyone direct me with a part number or where to find one? This is a photo from a google search...
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    HVAC fan won't run at No. 4?

    So got a problem with my fan. I replaced it with some spin-off brand off of Rockauto a few years ago and ran fine up until lately it would not turn on intermitted on all settings, initially noticed it would stop running on highest setting. Doesn't matter what setting the vent settings are set...
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    Air Conditioning trouble issues.

    So got a strange issue with the A/C. Done searches and I'm still not sure what is the problem so hopefully someone can chime in before I throw parts at it. This is what I've done so far. 1.) 10 months ago during new engine install replaced both high/low pressure lines, condenser, evaporator &...
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    Air conditioner leak or something else/

    Alright, I'll try to make this short and to the point. Basically in 48 hours lost all refrigerant and blowing ambient warm air. Replaced both high/low pressure lines with seals, dryer, condenser and pressure switches during engine swap July/20. slowly lost refrigerant by November when I...
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    Rear window defrost leads, one works, other out.

    I'm trouble shooting my rear defrost since I need a new rear window and the leads are broken. I replaced the wires with new leads from rockauto. Replaced the switch in the dash also. Light comes on and with a volt meter, I am getting current in the left (driver side) lead but not the right...
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    Window washer pump only works for windshield, not rear.

    So went through the 5 main threads and sounds like I have a relay issue but they do not address which relay nor which one exactly needs replacing. Front washer motor kicks on and I get fluid, when selecting rear washer, fluid flow, only whipper arm movement. Replaced the rotating knob switch...
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    Erratic oil pressure gauge during full throttle only

    So never noticed this before but I'm sure it just started especially as I replaced the oil pressure switch with a new engine drop in this last summer. Oil pressure seems perfectly fine on start up, cold, hot, normal acceleration, etc. But if I step on it and during full throttle acceleration...
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    Key in ignition chime on with key out, door open. WTH?

    So my door chime hasn't worked in a few years at the least and now that I moved to a colder environment, all of a sudden it started working. BUT, the damn thing chimes with the driver door open and when the key isn't in the ignition like it should! Any ideas? Perhaps a relay has gone bad...
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    A/C pump engaging with cabin heat on?

    So after I’ve dropped a new engine in my 99 explorer sport (4.0 OHV), new A/C lines and seals, etc. A/C works great. But now that it’s a lot cooler out, as I use the cabin heater (all settings), I’ve noticed the A/C clutch kicks on and off while Ive got the heater on. Never noticed this before...
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    Air Bag damn light. SRS code B1998, #36 flashing fix?

    Ok so looked this up a few times and mostly I find video's to unplug and clean the electrodes on the plug below the seat, which I've done and used a little electrical grease. My light seems to be intermitted though. Some days it won't come on, other times it will and that is both with a...
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    Rear leaf springs by Deaver compatible?

    So in another thread I read about Deaver springs. Never hard about them before and wondering if they are compatible with the Explorer. Their web page only shows them for 83-07 leaf springs for Rangers. Would they swap over to the Explorer? I'm not familiar with the Ranger but seems many...
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    Upgrade 99 Exploder 4.0 OHV rear diff to a Powertrax No-slip. Doable?

    Has anyone got any experience, reviews good and bad, installation issues, etc. with these Powertrax L.S.D. No-slip traction system? I have a 99 Explorer Sport with a 4.0 OHV. I know my rear diff is NOT a limited slip or any of the factory options. I'm due to repack the rear bearings, change...
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    Harsh ride off roading with Rancho's. Suggest some shocks pls!

    So my 99 Explorer has aftermarket leaf springs in the back with longer shackles and up front I added about 1" adjustment to fit 31x10.50R tires and sits fine. Only problem is it's a damn harsh ride going off roading or even hitting reflectors on the road. I have Rancho 5000 shocks. It's just...
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    New Engine and Tranny (Automatic), same symptoms as hold tranny. Engine studders in D and other gears.

    So this might be a slightly long description but I'll layout the history and symptoms. I just installed a new engine and 5R55E Automatic transmission purchased from Powertrain products. I have the 4.0 OHV and it started up just fine and runs great except when I try to move forward in D or 2,1...
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    No gasket between Oil pump and block? 99 Explorer 4.0 OHV.

    So I got a new Long block from Powertrain Products and comes with a new oil pump and strainer with a new gasket for the strainer to pump but there is no gasket for the pump to the block base where it mounts with two bolts. There is a small white plastic ring gasket but does not seem to fit...
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    New 5R55E transmission vent tube vs. my old one looks different.

    Continued questions of my installation with the new 5R55E. The new one has what looks like a crimped crown that sits ontop of the vent tube. It wabbles around as it is crimped. My old vent tube had a 90 degree elbow where the rubber vent hose connected. Is this a newer modification of the...
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    Initial servicing of newly installed 5R55E A/T?

    So in few days after transferring over part from my old tranny to my new transmission I ordered from Drivetrain products. Once installed, how should I go about initial servicing? Looked on youtube but I'm not really finding anything informative. I've read one should fill the torque converter...
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    New transmission install question. Reset adaptive memory??

    So I'm installing a new 5R55E transmission in my 99 Explorer sport 4.0 OHV I ordered from Drivetrain products. Their instructions say to reset the adaptive memory with a capable scan tool. First question, is this necessary? 2nd.) what sort of scan tool would I need to do that? I have a OBDII...
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    BBK Throttle body (99 Explorer 4.0 OHV rebuild) + headers. Worth it or not?

    I'm soon going to be pulling my rattling original 4.0 OHV and failed tranny out of my 99 Explorer sport 4wd. I'm going with Power-train products. Since I'm doing all this work, wondering if switching to a BBK throttle body, add headers, and probably will eventually put in a new exhaust as mine...
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    PaceSetter Exhaust headers - emissions

    So looks like I'll be putting a new engine in my 99 Exploder 4.0 OHV. I'm thinking to change out the stock exhaust manifold for these PaceSetter headers and they advertise keeping emissions standards and allows the EGR valve/tubing to be retained. Has anyone got any experience with these...
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    At 275K miles, replace head or just put in a new long block?

    So I've got what I call "valve chatter" coming from the driver side head valve train. I'm 90% certain. At around 2,500+ rpm at about half or partial throttle climbing a slight hill or surpassing traffic, I get what sounds like metallic chatter and fluctuates with throttle input. At full...
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    99 Ford Explorer Sport 4wd 6cyl. Tank skid plate.

    Anyone know of where I can purchase a fuel tank skid plate for a 99 Explorer 4wd, 6cyl.? Having the hardest time and Ford dealers have no part number to reference. Thanks! Rob
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    High idle in Park, difficulty starting at high altitude/cold temperature when warmed up.

    Just in the last few weeks while hunting and camping in Northern Nevada around 6,800 ft elevation and with colder temperatures I noticed my idle would be high in Park when the engine is warmed up and also it took a good 5-7 seconds of turning the engine over and adding little throttle to get it...
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    Need rear leaf spring bushings but the chassis part.

    So looking through most of the threads and lots of google searching, only bushings I can find are for the leaf springs itself. I have new springs and the drivers side rear leaf spring bushing is working itself out of place due to that the rear hanger is offset due to the upper chassis bushing...
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    A/C, blower motor runs, no air from vents except defrost vent.

    Ok fella's, hopefully someone can lead me down the right path. Today I go to turn on my A/C and I can hear the blower and air blowing, A/C pump, etc. all works. But no air flow coming from the dashboard vents. Only cool air coming from the windshield defrost vent. I couldn't check the foot...
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