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    Windshield wiper motor still not working!

    I've replaced the fuse, multifunction switch and motor itself and it still only works on the highest mode! Any one that can help?
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    Ford 8.8 rear diff yoke won't go in! Help!

    My ford 8.8 differental yoke won't go in I replaced the seal and the yoke won't slide in im using a dead blow hammer and it's barley sliding in and it won't go any further. If I keep hammering it in will I ruin the pinion? Any suggestions? I need some serious help on this.
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    Rear differental seal leaking after fluid change?

    I just changed my rear differental fluid I took it for a spin and when I got home the differental cover wasn't leaking neither was the fill plug but it was actually the pinion seal or what looks to be. My first thought was the breather tube was clogged so I took it off and tried to put some...
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    Rear main seal leak additive?

    I noticed by rear main seal was leaking is there a additive you guys can recommend? It's not leaking like crazy but it's noticeable no drops on the driveway yet so hopefully still fixable. Something that will really work I know I should replace the rear main that's the only true way to fix it...
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    Transfer case output flange has groove

    I replaced seal but noticed the rear flat circular flange on the transfer case has a groove that I can fell which is causing it to leak. Anyone know where to get one or how to fix the groove? I don't have a local junkyard and no one has it. Its off of a borg and warner 4404.
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    Transmission output shaft bearing fell out? Help?

    So I hope I am not royally f*cked here. So about a month ago my transmission output shaft seal was leaking so I changed it and all was good. About 2 weeks later I was under my car and noticed a leak so sometime in that 2 week period it got worn out. I figured it was because I didn't put any...
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    which is greater engine wear from turning on or left idleing?

    I'm a online entrepreneur I sell on eBay and I get my inventory by going to thrift stores. I go to about 20 stores a day and have multiple other stops would it be better to leave my vehicle running for 5-15 minutes wasting gas or turn it off and increase engine wear and starter wear? If turning...
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    Windshield wipers only work on High?

    Ok my 97 Mercury Mountineer my windshield wipers only work on high. I changed my multifunction switch that didn't work I changed the wiring harness cause the cables where not making full contact and made sure they where in the right slot and that didn't work I replaced the relay and that didn't...
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    Driving 1,200 miles any tips?

    Im going to be moving from Southern California to Washington which is around 1,200 miles. Ive changed almost all of the fluids and keep it up to par. Anything you wish you had or never thought you would need but then you needed it?
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    Sway bar bracket bolt stripped How to fix?

    I am currently laying on the floor frustrated on how such a simple job turned into a harder one so I was replacing the sway bar bushings and when I started to tighten the first bolt it somehow got stripped and now it won't go in but 1/4 of the way anyone know how to fix this the hole may be...
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    Replaced transfer case output shaft seal still leaking?

    I replaced my transfer case output shaft seal about 3 weeks ago and no leaks got under there today and it's back and even worse it doesn't leak on the ground very much it is just all over the undercarriage like it only happens when driving any thoughts on what it is? I'm tempted to just let it...
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    Missing front driveshaft!

    Just found out my 97 mercury mountaineer doesn't have a front drive shaft only a rear am I missing something? Should I add the front driveshaft and will it improve it at all?
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    Need help finding these replacement parts!

    I changed my leaky output shaft seal and I need a new 30mm nyloc nut that holds the yolk in and I can't find it anywhere and I also need a new "thing" don't really know what it is but it basically keeps stuff from getting into the output shaft I think it's called a oil slinger don't really know...
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    Should I spend money fixing car?

    I have a 1997 mercury mountaineer with 228k and should I keep doing maintenance on it or let it run till it dies? It drives fine but I just don't know how well it was maintained so it's sort of risky as I don't know how long it will last am I just turned 18 and I like the experience and knowing...
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    Preventative maintenance list?

    Hey new member here and I was looking for some insight on some preventive maintenance items/parts I should change. It's a 1997 ford Mercury Mountaineer with 228,600+ miles. These are some items/parts I've changed not all where preventive maintainace like the AC system. Spark plugs and wires...
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