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For those Explorer drivers who have been unfortunate enough to have experience with Escort/Tracer strange whirring sound started recently. FYI New Timing belt, timing tensioner, belt tensioner. Cam??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6viPQ7FqeSI FYI This video was borrowed from youtube...

So the new motor, complete with head and head gasket all went in without a hitch... BUT Since then I have had the timing cover off 2x and installed 2 belts, and 1 timing tensioner (from the old motor). Each time I followed the instructions PER Chiltons: -Line up Cam and Crank timing makes...

If anyone has pulled a motor on an Escort/Tracer any insight is appreciated. According to Hanes and Chiltons the eng and trans must be pulled as a unit. Has anyone been able to pull a 96-02 2.0L SOHC SPI without the trans attached? Thanks, Mike

Hey all. I am working on a mileage monster - I am porting and polishing and gasket matching the 2.0L SPI for my Merc Tracer. I have all the intake and exhaust ports practically so I can see myself in them. I also worked to clean the mating surfaces up and someone pointed out that "If the...

Well the car I bought to replace my Explorer for work is a 1997 Escort/Merc Tracer and all is well but I would like to get a replacement motor started on it as this on is getting u in miles. But the feed back I am getting from the salvage yard is that it takes a 1997 ONLY motor. Does anyone know...

There are a lot of posts on here for this buggar of a code. From what I understand after reading on EF and other forums: >Could be line noise from a flaky Alternator Voltage Regulator >Could be a Cam Position Sensor >Could be a bad ECM / PCM >Could be a worn Cam Shaft Bore >Could be...

So I got "Lemon" [tee hee hee - that's the new name for my ex] back from the the shop - er actually am leaving to go pick her up in a minute from having my new-ish 5r55e trans put in and earlier this week I dropped off a hi-flo perma cool remote filter kit. Well he said that he wouldn't use...

So yesterday Humble [89 2.9Lv6] stated puking oil all over the place - the rear main seal, the front of the lower intake (I think), a bit from the valve covers, and who knows from where else - the engine is soaked in oil, whereas just 2 days ago it was bone dry. Now I have to put a quart + per...

I have been thinking about reupholstering the seats in my B2 (Red Leather) from cloth- just sort of a project to occupy winter doldrums and I came across a series of videos where this guy shares some intimate knowledge about upholstering and how to reupholster steering wheels etc... The music is...

If it is like replacing the heater core in just about every other vehicle - I am guessing the dash has to come out? Anyone done one of these on a 95 Grand Am?

once everything is disconnected this should just lift straight up...right? This EGR tube is not moving...I know from reading the "Lower intake removal" sticky that there is a washer in there, but am afraid to snap the plastic plenum yanking on it. Wont budge. Any suggestions - I...

NAME ADDED: "LEMON" Everyone meet Lemon... I bought it after my Daily Driver a '07 Taurus was repossessed (Hurray for the economy) Initially I knew it needed so tranny work - part of the reason I got it for $1300. But with new tires, battery, brakes and recent full tune up and just over 100K...

Well as long as my Bronco II is down I may as well do something useful....so on to the OTHER broken truck. I wanna do Valve Covers on my 99 x sport OHV. It looks like the best way to tackle this would be to pull the upper intake. Is the upper gasket/s reusable? FYI the Ex has been...

89 Bronco II 4x4 I am getting extreme rear tire wear b/c my front rear leaf hangers are rotted out... I found these http://www.autoandtrucksprings.com/products/Ford_Spring_Hanger_Bracket_Front_of_Rear_fits_2_1_2_Wide_Leaf_Spring-519-3.html there are no specific PNs listed for B2 either...

I am officially not a fan of Autozone House Brand wheel bearings (Value Craft). Before I sold my 94 Ex Sport I did the wheel bearings with Value Crafts (Including new Races) 3 months after I sold it I got a devastating call from the new owner ---- The wheel fell off the truck... The wheel...

I ordered a new upper rad hose from Advance Auto and it does not fit - not even close. Checked with another one dif store - no dice. What hose (year, model) rad hose will work better with my 89 B2 and a 3" body lift? Thanks, Mike

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In the past couple of days in the morning before sunrise when I go out to start the truck All of the power (Fuel pump, interior lights, parking and head lamps) waver ~~~~~~~~~ It goes away a bit when you rev it, but at idle its enough to give you a seizure. -New Alt, batt, neg cable, pos...

Okay so FINALLY located & bought a low mileage 5r55e trans for my 99 Ex Sport 4x4 OHV. They are in short order here (everywhere snicker snicker) so I paid a hefty $500 for a used one. It is from an SOHC of the same year 4x4 Explorer - I have been told there should be no hang-ups as long as it is...

Wisconsin and other midwest states may be upping the 10% ethanol to 15% soon. What effect will this have on my motor? I fear the alcohol effect would dry out gaskets in the fuel system... Any thoughts?

I have a lead on a good low mileage 5r55e transmission for a great price. I am wondering if anyone here has dealt with Midwest Transmission Distributors LLC. Link: http://www.mwdauto.com/ Thanks for your feedback! Mike

>>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-2000-RANGER-B4000-AUTOMATIC-4X4-5R55E-TRANSMISSION-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5ad9cf4f16QQitemZ390201298710QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Mine is a '99 4.0L OHV 5r55e, same as what listed...Will it work? I ask because I noticed in the...

This is Humble Pie my Fabulous Bronco II - warts and all. I named him Humble Pie because I have never been in this much of a pinch in my life as I am now and often people point and laugh but I refuse to let him go... As a matter of fact I rely on Humble to get to work and if it wasn't for Humble...

So today I tried to be proactive and replace the Radius Arm Bushings (pretty much every weekend I do something on my Bronco II) Anyways I let it off the jack and stands and jump in to give her a test ride and pissssssssssss - clutch pedal to the floor. Quickly I pulled the cap and filled it to...

I know that it is frowned upon to mention other forums, So I am sorry in advanced..Years ago I was a member there and left because they had too many server issues. Everyone had to reapply for there account again and that was the last draw for me. I wanted to go back to visit today and it's...