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I assume the tensioner is the white plastic part with the spring behind it? If so is it fixed or held in place by the tension in the spring? My X has flared wheelarches as well, these look like they have to be removed before removing the inner fender, is this correct? Sorry to ask what may sound...

CDW6212R, by inner fender do you mean the wheel arch lining? We obviously call things slightly different names over here as I'm not sure which part the fender is. Sorry to be a pain!

Thanks for the response guys, that's pretty much what I was hoping to hear. The noise doesn't bother me too much but I don't really want the engine trashing itself. CDW6212R, I was under the impression that none of the rear chain can be accessed without removing the engine from the vehicle, is...

Hi all, I have a slight rattle, only audible at idle but there regardless of engine temperature and running time. It is worse under load, in gear held on the brakes but disappears if you force the revs above around 800rpm with the throttle. At first I thought it was related to a poor idle but...

Our plates over here have to be 524mm x 112mm and all those holders appear to be for squarer plates unfortunately and I dread to think how much the mini bar would cost to ship. Thanks anyway.

Thanks all, I'll have a think about my options. I know a guy who may be able to rig up a bracket from one of the existing bolts, if not I'll give drilling the bumper a go.:thumbsup:

Thanks guys, I don't think aldive's suggestion will work as we have long, 1 line licence plates in the UK which wouldn't fit on that holder. How easy/hard is it to drill through the metal under the bumper? Would slimmer lights have eliminated the clearance issue, I had noticed there isn't a lot...

I am looking to fit 2 above bumper lights to wire in to high beam, I am happy with the wiring side of things but I am not sure how to mount the lights themselves. I have fitted 2 lights under the bumper, just below the licence plate but the bumper was plastic there and where I was considering...

Plugs are fine, I have to change them every 15000 because of the LPG and they were new in August. I am pretty certain the fuel pump is not an issue as the problems I have are identical on Petrol and LPG (the vehicle starts on petrol but I manually switch it to LPG after around a mile when the...

The o-rings were done (whole 00M12 kit) around a year ago but this same problem has been present since before this was done.

The MAF sensor was new only 3 months ago. I have no way of checking the engine vaccuum, what is the cheapest way of doing this?

Supermarket own brand 95RON as it is the cheapest in the UK at, wait for it, $9.60 a gallon!

I have already done the OOm12 kit with the new o-rings. I have also had a cylinder compression test done and all fine. It seems to be something associated with idle, if I sit at a junction and let it idle it is crap but if I press the accelerator to a point that I can "feel" the throttle open...

Since the last post I have replaced the PCM (second hand but guaranteed working) and no change. I am going to try a new IAC valve and check hoses/pipes but then I am out of ideas. :(

Thanks, I have had a new TPS and Maff sensor so I'll try a new IAC valve as they're pretty cheap and see what happens.

I tried cleaning the IAC valve, I also tried running the engine with the IAC valve electrical connector disconnected but everything was the same. I heard that if you disconnect a faulty IAC valve then the idle should improve? The CEL and O2 sensor readings will likely be solved by some kind of...

After a bit more research and speaking to a different LPG specialist, who provides tech support for others in the area, it appears that the PCM will try to run the truck on LPG as well as petrol. This means it is always a possibilty to get the O2 sensors finding a problem but it shouldn't idle...

How would I check these leaks myself? I don't want to throw any more money at a garage but I have not really had to work on a car before. I have heard of spraying something around pipes to check for leaks but would this work for the brake booster or vac lines?

The other problem is finding someone who will ship to the UK. Explorer parts are like golddust in the UK. I found the KYBs and Monroes on eBay, the only Bilsteins on there are for all 4 which means paying extra for the rear ones that I don't need.

The problem with Bilstein's is the price, I would love them if I can find them cheap enough but they are around 4 times more expensive than KYB.

I have got a quote from a UK supplier and based on that it looks like I do not need adjustable shocks for the front. Is there any easy way to check before I buy the wrong ones? If this is correct it looks like either KYB (GR-2) or Monroe (Monromatic) on price grounds. Anyone used either and got...

I'm looking for both front shocks for a 98 build 4x4 XLT with rear self-levelling suspension. I have found several that state they are not for air suspension. Does it matter what the rear suspension is to replace the front? Do the front shocks have to be a certain type to allow the rear...

My truck was built in August 1998 but not registered and sold until May 1999. Would I be better off with a 98 or 99 PCM? I do not beleive the fuel pump is the problem as this is not used for LPG and the problems are the same on petrol and LPG. If the pump was the problem then the truck should...

Does anyone know if the PCM can do what has been suggested? Is it impossible, unlikely, likely or almost certain? If not how common is it for PCMs to fail? I can get the PCM cheap enough but it looks like I will have to get it fitted and synchronised with PATS at a Ford dealer which will cost...

What does PATS consist of? I don't really want to lose the alarm and immobiliser as it would invalidate my insurance.

Hi there, I need help! Had a problem with idle and trouble codes for around a year now. I have: P0171-too lean (B1) P0172-too rich (B1) P0174-too lean (B2) P0175-too rich (B2) P1131-O2 sensor indicates lean (B1) P1151-O2 sensor indicates lean (B2). The idle is crap and jumps about, once...

Just to clarify, all the same faults are present regardless of fuel used at the time. Thanks for your help and advice.

The LPG system does not have its own PCM and is not controlled by a PCM at all. There is one box which cuts off the injectors and loops a good signal from the injectors back to the PCM. The LPG is then supplied into the air pipe just after the IAT sensor. The amount supplied is based on airflow...

The main thing that leads me to believe my local Ford dealer is that I was also advised this is likely by another garage. Also, Ford had the vehicle for 3 days and could not find anything mechanically wrong with the engine which point towards PCM or sensors. The other garage are LPG conversion...

I have a poor idle with codes relating to too lean and too rich on both banks and both O2 sensors detecting both banks lean. I have had a new MAF, TPS and inlet manifold gaskets. A Ford dealer also confirmed there are no leaks and a cylinder compression test was fine, they recommended that it...

Does anyone know the part number for a 98 build SOHC PCM? Ford UK want $1600 for one so I was going to look on ebay but I need to know the part number and in the UK Ford use different part numbers. Please help!

Can anyone remind me how to test for a bearing?

Tried a new MAF and a new TPS. Still no better, anyone got any ideas?

My X has developed a whine/whistle which appears to be from front left area (passenger side UK, drivers side US). It only happens when accelerating between 35 and 40mph, it doesn't seem to happen when decelerating through the same range. There may be a small amount of vibration as well but that...

Thanks, I've found one now with one of the part numbers from techieman's post.

Would this be the one? Part number: f57z9b989a. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160066813120&rd=1,1

I need to get a new TPS for my 1998 SOHC. I have been offered a TPS allegedly from a 1993 SOHC. The part number for this is F4SZ-9B89-AA off the box. Ford UK do not recognise this part number and can only give me a 7 number part number. Does anyone know if this is the right part for my 1998? I...

OK, sounds good. I'll probably try that.

Is this the one you mean? http://www.scantool.net/products/product_info.php?cPath=8_1&products_id=2 And explorerDMB my middle name is Ian

Someone out there must have done this or at least know how to. I have found several websites I can get cables from but I don't know which specific one is for the Explorer.