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well I think that I have blown a headgasket (hopefully not a cracked head) Now i have to decide what to do. Repair the gasket, through a new cam while I am in there, or just do a rebuild, or find a runner somewhere and swap it in. My X has 250K kms on it, Honestly just tired of spending...

I have done a electric 4406 swap and low and behold there is no wiring for it built in the truck (but it has the fuses). Thats not my concern anymore as I have made it manual with the use of somo swivels and 3/8 rod. So my question is I want to hook up the lights for 4x4 on my dash but dont...

I have a 1996 v8 x. I am having some sort of engine problems with it right now. I think its a leaky headgasket. Anyways I have a line on a cheap 1993 ho from a mustang. I would like to throw this in a cheaply as possible then build and stroke my x. Just looking for the least amount of...

Well as the title states I have a check engine light on and occasionally my od light starts flashing. This is on a 1996 X with a v8. I just had the tranny overhauled to the tune of $2600 back in March of this year. The culprit for that was a faulty torque convertor, that suddenly went it...

i have a 96 5.0. Recently I checked my oil before I did an oil change, and I could hardly pull my dipstick out. It took a good solid 3 minutes of tugging. The dipstick was twisted much more than normal. Also it would not fit back in all the way. So I did my oil change and drove to ford...

I have a 96 5.0 with a bw 4406 transfer case. Now I have searched and not found a similar problem and honestly know nothing about transmissions. The fluid has not been changed in a year. I am not low on fluid but it does smell burnt. my problem started yesterday. When stopped in...

Okay I am trying to figure out how to wire up my shift motor, I have a 96 limited v8 awd but did a bw4406 tcase swap and none of the wiring is in place like it is supposed to be. I cannot find schematics (Sp?) anywhere, but would like to figure out how to hook up the motor so that it shifts...

So I was following another thread http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97181 and decided to try the conversion for myself. I have a 96 limited and all went well (sort of) until it came to the electronic part of it. I got the 1ft section of harness to hook power up to the...

help with vaccum disconnect Well I sort of need some help with the vaccumm disconnect. I have a 96 v8 awd but am switcing in a 4406 electric transfer case from a Navigator. In order to make all the electronics to work I need a 97 GEM but cannot find one anywhere for a decent price, I have...

Hey I was looking for a little help. I have a 96 limited 5.0 awd. it has a 3"BL, AAL, and 1.5"TT with 33's I went out 4x4ing the first time with this vehicle. IT was rather muddy and when trying to do a little flexing driving up a dirt mound. MY left rear tire (inside tire) was the only...

I am in the process of replacing a bunch of things on my x. Its a 96 limited awd 5.0. it has 195k kilometers. I have recently added a 3'bl, AAL, shackles, and a TT. Along with 33' super swampers, an oil change switching to synthetic, spark plugs, and a K&N drop in filter. I was wondering if...

I need a lil help. I unplugged my battery on my x for a wile and after hooking it up agai my stock deck (premium) just said phone. I can't get it to play the radio or cds or tapes nuthing. I do not have the phone that it came with anymore but all the wiring is still intact. Now normally I...

I picked up a 96 limited x a little while ago. The only thing wrong with it is the lumbar wont hold air. It will pump up with air but not hold the air. I dont know anything about the lumbar control and havnt looked at it yet. Anyone have any insights to this? Is this a common problem? Any...

I have read the sticky on tires and one question I have that may be answered before I test fit a bunch of tires. I have a 96 limited fully loaded awd. I want to put 31X10.5 on, using the stock rims. The list says 31's on 15x8 rims Will it change much with 15x7 rims? What I dont know is if...

Did all the 2nd gen v8 come awd? Or was there another config? My buddy up north just picked up a 97x v8 and says it has some buttons for selecting 4x4 (hes not much of a car guy) I was wondering if this is true. As I would love a control trac in my limited. I read the 12 page thread on...

Hi I have searched and searched and searched. But still need more. I am looking for a new tire. I have some choices in mind that I will list later. I need a tire for my 96 limited awd. It is going to be a 31X10.5 on stock rims. This is my daily driver. I live in Vancouver B.C. I drive in...