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    Air conditioner clicking why?

    Hi guys my ac pump turns on and spins for a few revolutions then stops about every 10 or 15 seconds while the heat (not defrost) is on. Is this normal ? and if not any ideas what is wrong? (note) due to the common rotting accumulator the freon is probably low but its winter so I wont fix it...
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    Fixed My Irratic Cold Idle

    Thanks to the info on this board I solved my Irratic Cold Idle Problem. The idle would fluctuate after cold starts but would idle normally when warm. After an IAC and Intake O Rings ($350 total) failed to solve the problem the dealer finally agreed to check the cam tensioners and voila a...
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    couple easy questions (i hope)

    98 sport 4x4:5 speed auto are the stock shocks softer riding then sensatracs? with the wheel turned left there is a click or a clunk when going over a bump or up a driveway that is not there when wheel is straight. any ideas? when the tranny is in top gear at about 50 mph there seems to be a...
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    bad cold idle

    just got the truck back from the dinks at ford after an intake gasket and a new iac with gasket the thing still idles like **** and sometimes stalls in the cold any ideas?
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    Thanks to all

    I just wanted to pass along a word of thanks to the board owners and all the members. Almost every problem I have had has been repaired with info from this board. Keep up the good work!
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    CALLING ALL MECHANICS!

    here is the situation: I bring in my 98 sport 4.0 sohc to complain about bad idle after start up on cold mornings. $200.00 for manifold gaskets, no change then he says IAC no parts in stock. Later I buy my own from ford (i moved far from first dealer) I install IAC but dont reset computer. No...
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    Paint codes

    does anyone know the paint code for the (grey/silver)bumbers and bars on the 98 sport?
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    Rough Idle help!

    I have a 98 sport 4.0 sohc The dealer stung me for 200 to replace intake manifold o rings which did nothing then he said it was the IAC I just replaced that and no difference During cold starts the thing barely idles then surges up and down in revs. Is resetting the computer nedded for...
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    TSB's

    does anyone know if there is a place that lists all the TSB's ?
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    IAC/98 sport

    Can anyone provide me with a diagram or precise instructions on how to replace the IAC in my 98 4.0?
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    Tire Pressure what do you think?

    bridgestone duelers 265 70 16 on a 98 sport. Max pressure is 44 psi but I think ford recommends 30 psi what do you guys think I should run them at? What would the effect on mileage be in mpg between 30-32 or 32and 38? also what about wear? thanks
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    97-01 4dr rear leafs wanted

    if anyone wants to sell their rear leafs let me know please im in canada
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    shocks/ride

    last year i put on monroe sensa tracs and my ride was much less bouncy but it is very stiff last week i put on 4 dueler at's and my ride sucks! it feels like im in an indy car! is it possible that the sensa tracs are not designed for a truck an all its unsprung weight? any advice on what to do...
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    chassis strengthening

    Does anyone have any ideas on how I can gain so torsional rigidity on my 98 2dr sport? The friggin thing is squeaking and just feels overall loose on my mustang I was able to buy frame connectors and the convertible strenghtening kit and that worked well
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    warrior shackles

    will the shackles alone lift the rear and what will the effect on ride quality be
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    5th shock?

    does anyone have info on the 5th shock that is supposed to help with the vibration will it fit on all new exs
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    air conditioning question help!

    i have a 98 sport 4.0 i recentley took it out of storage after 6 mos and the a/c was not cold a mechanic refilled it and put some dye in it and it was fine for 2 weeks now the temperature of the air is fluctuating from very cold to not so cold especially during highway driving any advice is...
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    which tire

    which tire do you recommend for 16 inch replacement i dont want to give up mud and snow performance just for car like highway ride but i dont want a mudder i was thinking about a dueler at
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    98 sport need tire advice

    how big can i go without rubbing or lifting my wheels are 255 70 16 what do you think about putting spacers only on the rear to bring the tires out a bit thanks
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    old man emu 98 sport

    i would like some feedback from any one that has used these springs in a sport whats the ride like does it lift the rear do i have to adjust the front what about bushings any installation tips thanks
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    cam tensioners

    is it the cam chain or the cam chain tensioner ? does the fix work ? how much does it cost? what will be th edamage if i dont fix it ? i have 60,000 miles with synthetic and i still here it
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    aftermarket amp help!

    i have my amp hooked up with a spkr wire to rca converter but i know the stock cd player has to have some pre amp out wires in the harness to send signal through premium sound amp does any one know which wires these are or which pins on the back of the head unit? thanks
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    what size 98 stock

    what is the biggest size i can put on a 98 sport stock
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    what about bridgestone dueller a/t

    does anyone have experience with dueller a/t or michelinltx a/t? also what is the biggest size i can put on a 98 sport stock
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