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Yeah, getting the radiator in and out was a pain as well. Certainly helps to have another person around. A buddy of mine from work helped me. I'm a Machinist and he is Maintenance tech, so we're both very mechanical. For removal, we unbolted the side brackets, removed the fan shroud, moved the...

Got the PN 39960 tool to work on one of the fittings. Used a torch on the other to melt out the Teflon seal, and just pull it apart. New stock radiator installed. I sort of expect this one to fail in under 100k miles. If anyone knows if you can run a lower pressure cap >20lbs, or an all...

'08 Sport Trac 4.6 V8 Limited Had it for almost 6 months. Top of radiator is cracked in plastic and leaking. Having difficulty removing transmission lines from bottom of radiator. I have this style fittings. http://up.picr.de/12612012mk.jpg http://up.picr.de/7431499lwm.jpg Of course the...

To replace the 'fuel injector pintle caps', I ordered Bosch Type 3 Fuel Injector Service Kit from Mr Injector. http://www.mrinjectorparts.com/store/p18/Bosch_Type_3_Fuel_Injector_Service_Kits.html Hope their shipping is fast. Need to get this project done this week. Now for some gasket...

If the O2 sensor is original, 189,000 miles... Could the O2 sensor be contributing to the ping?

Update: Pulled the lower intake manifold this weekend. Decided not to pull the heads yet, as I plan to have them serviced by a shop when I do. New gaskets for all the intake side will hopefully make a difference. Perhaps it is running hot due to a lean mixture, and I think it is running lean due...

I'm having trouble finding both the throttle body gaskets. My cylinder head rebuild kit came with neither. I see the 'throttle body mounting gasket', which looks like it is right behind the throttle body. However, there is another gasket going from the aluminum elbow, to the upper intake. Anyone...

I think I have everything I need to do the head gasket. Got a Felpro Head gasket kit, red rtv, molly based engine assembly lube, penetration fluid(liquid wrench), new cylinder head bolts, and a pcv valve. And lots of research. The only thing that looks tricky is, I have to set TDC for #1 to...

gmanpaint, You got stock in Autozone or something? Koda2000, I believe you are correct sir. I will try one more bottle of Chevron Techron. Meanwhile I will pump premium to keep it from knocking, until I have everything gathered to do the head gaskets, and that way I can make sure to clean out...

I changed the spark plugs and a few of them had a lot of white build up on them. I'm surprised those cylinders were firing at all. Changed the fuel filter, and the fuel pump relay. Cleaned the MAF sensor. I think the rattle went away after I filled the tank with premium and added bottle...

The plugs look like it is running hot and lien. It may be a ping. However, the sound does not increase or decrease with RPM. I tightened what bolts remain on the exhaust manifold this morning before headed off to work, and still hear some rattling sound. :eek: I will change the fuel filter...

Heya folks, I've been doing a lot of reading on this forum for some time now, and finally decided to register. First off thanks for all the help. I have a 1998 XLT 5.0 V8, AWD. Getting on five years of ownership. 188k miles. Last month I did the timing chain cover, timing chain, gaskets...

Hi all, I've been reading on this forum for years. :D Had my 98 5.0 for almost five years now. Doing some serious maintenance to keep this truck on the road and in the mountains! :shoot: Thanks for everyone's contributions. This is a huge resource and wealth of information!:dpchug: