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My 98 EX (w/88k miles on it) "just" started getting a rattle at the rear of the engine. I'm guessing it's the rear tensioner. Now the dilema.... Do I fork out big bucks ($1-2,000) to get it repaired OR just live with the noise ??? What's the likely hood of catastrophic engine damage...

I need to clean up the intake and combustion chambers on my 4.0 SOHC. I hear Seafoam is the way to go and it needs hooked up to a vacuum source to work. Where can a find a suitable vacuum source to connect the can of Seafoam ??

My 98 EX w/4.0 and 85k miles just threw a Check Engine Light. Had the local parts monkey pull the code. Code 153 Up Stream O2 Sensor. Only thing that I've done different in the last month (other than new plugs/wires) is to add Acetone to the fuel. 2oz/10gallon. Ideas ??

I'm getting set to R&R the Rear axle housing on my 98 4x2 Explorer. I need to find out how to remove the rear brake calipers/backing plates. I've heard the rear axles need to be removed to do this. Can someone please explain how this is done ?? TIA! ERIC

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Anyone have results from such a swap on a 2WD Explorer ??

I've done the "muffler delete" on a couple Crown Vic P71s (Police Interceptors) I've owned before with excellent results. I both cases, I left the Cats intact and simply replaced the restrictive mufflers with straight pipe. Both cars where NOT much louder than stock and DID exhibit a very...

Where can one buy a Camber Kit (adjusters) for a 98 EX ?? How difficult are they to install ??

.....inside the Upper intake the whole up to the throttle body ???

I'm in the middle of doing the 00M12. According to MikeH's excellent write up.... HERE ...there "should" be (8) Upper Intake screws to remove. I'm having difficulty in locating all the Upper Intake screws. I have (6) out already. The (3) up front/rear that are in a triangled...

I'm in the middle of doing the 00M12. According to MikeH's excellent write up.... HERE ...there "should" be (8) Upper Intake screws to remove. I'm having difficulty in locating all the Upper Intake screws. I have (6) out already. The (3) up front/rear that are in a triangled...

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......Crankshaft pulley ?? I've searched around and coming up empty. :(

My 98s LF Front wheel bearing is going out. My truck only has around 82k miles on it. What would make the front wheel bearings wearout so quickly ?? :(

Yea.....I know.....the factory rear wiper motors are crap.... :thumbdwn: I had mine replaced 2 months ago and it worked for like a week or two. Now when I go to turn the rear wiper on I get a small "thud-like" sound coming from it. This sound will occur repeatedly every 5 seconds...

......on my 98 4X2 EX. I know it will need realigned, but what parameters would be out that would make the tires wear faster on the Inside leading edge of the tires ??

I pondering doing a complete rearend swap on my 98 4x2 EX. It has 4.10s and I want a higher (lower numerically) gear to get better MPGs. What year Explorers will Interchange with my 98 ??

I know my 98 4x2 has 4.10s, but what other ratios where available from the factory ??

I'm trying to get my 98 Eddie Bauer 4x2 to ride softer. During my research, I've read where other member's have removed the rear swaybar on their EXs to obtain a better ride quality with good results. What would the result be if the front swaybar was also removed ??

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The BEST Bang for the $ MPG Mods are as follows.......??

Is there any difference(s) in the rear leaf springs from the Towing Package and the Non-Towing Package equipped Explorers ?? My 98 has the Towing Package and rides like a tank. Since I do no towing what-so-ever with it, I would really like to soften up the ride. Suggestions please ??

What sizes are the 4.0 SOHC MAF,TB, Injectors ?? Can someone point me in the direction of the Correct "Hi-Po"/Performance upgrade Forum for this Topic please ?? :confused: :thumbsup: TIA!

Can someone PLEASE verify if this JackShaft Chain Tensioner (part #10) and the Cam Chain Guide (part #8) are parts covered under the 01M01 Recall ??? Does ANYONE have a "How To..." Write up anywhere on this issue ???

I need to know just how reliable/durable and what the Service Rate/Longevity is on our EX's 4.0 SOHC engines are. :RANT ON: My 98 EB's 4.0 SOHC currently has 81,x.. miles on it and has been VERY well maintained with regular service during it's life span. All the applicable recalls have...