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Hello everyone. Here's a video (sorry for the bad quality) of my engine running. 98 EB w/ only 86k miles. Is the noise (particularly at the beginning) my timing chain(s) rattling? It's loud, but only occasionally. Oddly, it only does this when warm. I originally suspected the catalytic...

Hello everyone. I recently bought my father's 98 EB with the SOHC, and was really happy with it until I started doing all the research on the timing chain issues. It's only got 86k miles, and is in super shape, but I'm not sure if it has timing chain rattle or not. It definitely has some...

Hi all, I've been noticing a moderately loud clicking noise whenever I hit the brakes in my '93 XLT with the towing package. It came from my left rear panel (jack and washer fluid tank area). Inside there are three large black relays, all attached to the sheet metal. I unplugged each one in...

Hello experts! I recently bought a 93 XLT with the A4LD. I recently discovered (not while test driving!) that OD is not behaving properly. I've read many threads on this forum, but I can seem to find the exact diagnosis of this problem. If it's out there and I missed it, I'm sorry. My...

Hi everyone, My '93 XLT's dash bezel (around the radio, instrument cluster, etc) has most of it's plastic studs broken off, so it just hangs annoyingly in mid-air. Short of trying to find one with all the studs in place on eBay for $60+, does anyone know of any "tricks" to get those metal...

Hey everyone, I just noticed something on my '93 XLT that I just purchased. Apparently it's been in a minor accident--looks like it was rear-ended at one point. I had planned to do a little light towing (I know the A4LD isn't the greatest, but this will be minor towing). What I've noticed...

I just discovered something about my recently purchased '93 XLT. The drive belt is pretty squeaky, so I've been looking at tensioners, and wondering why in the heck what I'm seeing on RockAuto.com doesn't look anything like what's on my engine--I discovered it's because what's on my engine is...

Hey all, I have a '93 XLT. I went to check the status of my air filter last night, and noticed that a small part of it was discolored yellow/green, and smelled like antifreeze. Where could this be coming from? My guess is the throttle body gasket (I don't know the technical name for which...

Hey everyone, I just picked up a very nice ’93 XLT, and I’m having a slight bit of buyer’s remorse. Not because I don’t think they’re great rigs for what they are, but I didn’t do my research before snatching it up (was a killer deal and there were other interested buyers, so I moved...

Hello all, I just bought a '93 (back on the forum after a three year absence...used to own a '96 XLT), and I just noticed that my right striker bolt is missing on my tailgate. It seems they are readily available for the doors, but I can't find them for the tailgate at my local stores (the...

Hello everyone! I haven't frequented this board in about three years. I once owned a 1996 XLT, but sold it in 2010 (and have since regretted it). Just this week I picked up a 1993. Although it's an oldie, I'm happy to be behind the wheel of an Explorer once again!

Hi everyone, I have a question about wiring up an aftermarket stereo in my '96 XLT. It has the non-JBL system with the factory amplifier located behind the rear-right panel. When I ordered my stereo from Crutchfield, they sent me an amp-bypass wiring harness with a large amount of wire...

I just bought a '96 Explorer XLT, and I've noticed an occasional tranny clunk. It occurs when slowing down to a stop; I get a clunk going from 3-2, and another when going from 2-1. This only happens in about 1 in every 5 or 6 stops, but when it does, I always get them in both gears. I've...

Hi everyone. I just bought a 1996 XLT last week, and found this website. What a great resource! I'm sure I'll be using it a lot in the next months and years. Thanks for the great site!

Hi everyone, this is my first post. I just bought a 1996 XLT (97,000 miles for $3,400, I think I got a great deal), so I'm sure I'll be posting and asking questions here often! When I put the vent air on, the smell coming out into the cabin is pretty nasty. It's a wet/musty/moldy smell...