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    'read' on condition of brittle VB gaskets?

    Re: VB gaskets (97 4x4 sohc, 130k miles) 97 with 130k miles. When I removed mine this past weekend I was suprised to find they came off easily starting from one edge, almost one piece each of them, nothing broken or split. If I would have been more carefull I could have removed in one piece. I...
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    Would you worry about this crack in Intermediate Band? 5r55e

    Intermediate band with valve body removed, looking into area from below. Not sure if this link is going to work or not. Just curious if this is something that will break soon. http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d127/78_BlackZ/IntermediateBandCrack5r55e.jpg 97 sohc 5r55e
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    Successful VB rebuild per diary, but!!! 97sohc 4x4

    Intermediate Band: crack or fail point Is it common for the intermediate band to fail at or near the adjusting side near the saddle point. (at the adjusting bolt)?
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    Successful VB rebuild per diary, but!!! 97sohc 4x4

    Well I finally was able to complete the rebuild on all parts listed in the diary including ford kit (separator, gaskets, etc), superior kit, sonnax boost valve, new drain plug, EPC solenoid, new Ford bracket for solenoids. (The gaskets were 2L5P-7D100-BA AND 2L5P-7D100-AA ford parts network). 97...
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    Valve Body Gasket #'s, Can anyone confirm 97 sohc?

    Just received all my items for valve body rebuild on a 1997 Ford Explorer, 4WD, Auto, 4.0L SOHC. As outlined in diary including EPC, Ford Kit, Superior Kit, etc. (to correct 2-3 slip shift random, slow reverse). Ordered: 2l5Z-7D100-BA (Sep. plate to main control gasket) 2l5Z-7C155-AA (Sep...
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