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    remove radiator to replace water pump?

    I was wondering if anyone with an SOHC had replaced the water pump and if so if I needed to remove just the fan/shroud or the entire radiator? Also, any recommendations on the best place or brand pump to buy?
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    ne1 know how to turn autolocks off?

    I know there is a simple procedure of turning the ignition switch on and off while locking and unlocking the doors that will engage/disengage the autolock feature, but I don't know the sequence....does anyone have it for a '97?
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    found Seafoam at napa....

    if anyone is looking for it. they had the oil/gas/throttle body cleaner, the tranny additive, and the cleaning lubricant. the oil/gas/throttle body cleaner was $5.75 just an FYI
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    Need help with HVAC issues....

    My air and heat are both working, but my problem lies in the control of the air flow. Air will only be forced out of the defroster vents on the dash board. I haven't been able to get anything to come out of the dash panel or the floor vents. My mechanic said that there are vacuum lines hooked...
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    Randy's '97XLT SOHC before & after

    So here is my new explorer... I bought it totalled the day after Christmas. I wish I had some pics of it before it was fixed, but I didn't get the chance to take any. It was hit on the drivers side front end pretty hard. I finally got it on March 15th, but had to take it back to the shop...
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    another torsion twist issue i haven't found any info on...

    Well, for starters, my project '97 is back in progress. They got the front driveshaft fixed, and I'm back from my vacation, so it's time to make it all happen. So, here's my latest issue....one that I would appreciate some help with asap. I did the tt/shackles lift tonight, and...
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    Is this true??? '96-'01

    Is this true??? '96-'01 superlift kits Dead Link Removed It says on their suspension page that they have new Superlift suspension lift kits available for 96-01 explorers and sporttracs. Anyone heard about these???
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    Finally got my '97...here it is, and my plans

    Dead Link Removed So, as of Saturday I now have the '97. I bought it the day after Christmas, but it was hit pretty hard in the driver's side front wheel area, so it's taken them a while to get it fixed. Oh well, it worked out great as the buyer for my '92 is meeting me Wednesday to sign...
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    Are '97 and '95 dashes the same?

    My dash on my '97 is a bit faded and I found a '95 dash in 'great' shape (the guy says) and it's about an hour away, so I want to be sure it'll fit before I go look at it. I'm just needed to replace the main top part of the dash..the softer plastic foam. All of the hard plastic is in great...
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    Shackles and Round Tube Hidden Hitch?

    Finally got my '97 this weekend and I'm planning on installing my warrior shackles tomorrow, and I have a question. It appears that my Hidden Hitch round tube hitch is very close to my stock rear shackle, probably no more than an inch of clearance. The stock shackle is also slanted down and...
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    Advice needed...switching to ART...front or all four?

    After the horrible braking performance with my '92, one of the first 5 or 6 major things I'm doing to my '97 is going to be switching to ART rotors. So, I'm definetly changing the front, but I'm wondering if it would be worth it to also change the rear as well? Any advice from those that...
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    '92 Jet chip compatable with mom's '94?

    So, my '97 should be done this week, so I'm getting rid of my '92 and was wondering if anyone happened to know if the computers on a '94 were the same as a '92? My mom has a '94 and I was going to put my Jet Chip on hers if it'll work.... Randy aim: rhammond1022
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    Major Damage to my '92 - Engine troubles

    This evening started out good enough...headed to Lexington to spend the night with my girl and our new puppy (actually I was suppose to puppysit while she was at work.) About 20 minutes into my drive, the temp. began to rise. Usual temp. is below the N in normal cause of my JET Thermostat...
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    I'm Back...

    Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm back. My interest has been renewed in Explorers as of a few hours ago with a purchase of a '97 4dr. It's got some slight front end damage, but will be better than new in a few weeks. My '92 XLT is still going...just passed up 274K miles on it this...
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