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    2010 mountaineer premier engine rebuild

    I have a 2010 mercury, mountaineer premier edition. My son previously and the timing and chain went out. So basically the engines been sitting around for about past 12 months. So I guess now I realize that I might need to own the cylinders and if I do that what I’ll do I need to replace below...
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    Looking for compatible engines for the stock tranny

    Looking to see if Anyone knows if there’s an engine that fits the stock tranny on a 2000 Ford explorer XLS. And if not the cheapest website to find a 4.0 v6 DOHC engine refurbished. Worried the cassette’s on my timing chain haven’t been changed since the Vehicle was purchased in 2000.
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    Rebuilt 4.0 SOHC - Bad Oil Pressure

    I recently pulled my 4.0 motor and completely redid all of the chains and guides. I even put in a new water pump and oil pump. Finally got it all together and back in the truck. Everything seems great, except I am now having an oil pressure issue…. Now I understand the gauge is largely...
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    A4LD is shot what next?

    Ok so I have a 1994 EB and I have fallen in love with this truck but..... The tranny just took a dump on me and I need to figure out what to do next. Can anyone help me! Do I rebuild it? What kit should I buy? Or Mod it and upgrade. I have a bit of money and time considering everything going on...
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    Cro EXPO slight mod/rebuild with a steep learning curve

    Hi 96 Expo slept for over 2 years and finally i got around to do something about it. Learning and doing everything from scratch and all by myself. Parts and info in EU are virtualy non existent so i will need a bit of help. Car was introduced to the forum in 2015 when I bought it. It was...
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    A4ld tranny question

    Have a 88 ranger with a a4ld I bought the truck knowing it had tranny tranny issues off a old man said it was driving and just came to a stop one its to nice a truck to junk only 88k I checked fluid seemed pretty clean wouldn't move any gear pulled cooler line and had enough pressure shot...
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    96 5.0 needs a new motor

    So my 96 5.0 is getting pretty tired and it' time for a rebuild, but since it's my daily driver I am looking to buy another motor to build and swap in to minimize downtime. The question I have is what problems will I run into if I get a later model 5.0 to build? Ideally I'd like to find another...
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    Replacing valve cover gasket

    My 4.0 OHV has a leaking valve cover gasket and while its all torn apart replacing that, is there anything worth replacing while Im at it? Im sitting at 184k miles currently and the only other engine problem possibly is a tick, some times almost slapping sound that comes and goes. Id assume that...
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    Engine rebuild

    Hello All, Proud owner of a V8, 3rd gen Auto Limited Explorer. 206000 km on the clock. We have had some trouble of late, Long story short, Engine is leaking coolant internally. Will cost about $3000 to fix. So have decided to go for a re-build with a performance mechanic. The question: What can...
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    What to do with engine?

    Hello All, Proud owner of a V8, 3rd gen Auto Limited Explorer. 206000 km on the clock. We have had some trouble of late, Long story short, Engine is leaking coolant internally. Will cost about $3000 to fix. So have decided to go for a re-build with a performance mechanic. The...
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    1998 Explorer - Rebuild transmission or sell?

    I have a 1998 Explorer 4.0 Eddie Bauer 180k miles and I believe the rear band in my transmission broke this morning, in that everything works except reverse and this is a common thing with 2nd Gens. I've been holding on to this car because I have a 14 yr old son, and my plan was to get a...
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    To Build or buy?

    I have a 1998 XLT with 208K. Leaking oil from timing chain cover and rear main seal. Has been a great truck for us and still running strong. Since you guys have been great in the past I thought I would try again. I have built many SBC's in the past, but never a SBF. Not afraid of doing it...
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    trans spit out over drive servo

    To start off thanks to all that reply your the hart of all that keeps sites like this going. 2002 explorer with 5R55W transmission. Started out a bad leak,thought it was a torque converter seal,till I was pulling transmission and saw the overdrive servo cover and snap ring hanging out. Well...
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    05 Explorer 4x4 5R55s Transmission issues

    Need some help. I have an 05 Explorer 4x4 (4.0 6 cylinder) with the 5R55S transmission. Backed it out of the driveway and put it in Drive. The car wouldn't, or would barely, move. Thought it was the fluid level. Pulled the center plug and a significant amount of fluid poured out. I'm...
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    BW 4405 Rebuild Questions

    Daughter's 2000 Explorer (125K miles) started having ratcheting sound when decelerating and it was determined that the issue was most likely with the transfer case. Research seemed to point pretty clearly at the same issue that Glacier991 covered in his helpful 2007 diary. Opened it up and the...
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    New transmission or rebuild?

    Ok so I have a 96 explorer xlt 5.0 awd, it has about 240,000 miles on it. It's not running bad now but with the off-roading and crap I put it through I'm worried it'll go out. Would a new transmission or a rebuild be a good idea? Also which is a better option? Thanks
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    First 5.0L Rebild help please.

    I have a 98 Explorer XLT 4X2. Engine has a 8th vin number of "P". I'm looking for a rebuild engine and have a few questions. I have done many chevy's in the past, but this is my first ford small block. I saved this truck from my wife's boss and only paid $650.00 for it. Over the past 3...
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    Trying to Save my '94 Ford Explorer. Help!

    Okay so I have a Green Limited Edition 1994 Ford Explorer. I am literally the 3rd generation in my family to have owned it. And it's " a bit " out dated. I have lots of plans for this bad boy. Lift kit, rebuilt engine, paint job etc. The only thing I got so far is a sun baked explorer that has...
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    Performance A4LD

    Before I move on with my build I would like to give the engine and transmission some love. So an engine rebuild with some upgrades is in my future. The transmission is the reason the truck got parked in the first place so I want to get that straigtend out. I have read a lot about diffrent swaps...
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    5.0L Engine replace or rebuild.

    Hello all, 1998 XLT 5.0L. 300K miles. Just starting to leak a little xmission fluid, burning about 1 quart of oil every 3-4 weeks. and the coolant is looking a little murky. SO I am thinking its time (or beyond) to rebuild the engine and transmission. So do I just remove and replace...
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    Engine oil pump replacement

    Hows everyone doing, so as some of you know im doing an auto to manual swap. Originally i was going to do it with the engine in the car as I have replaced trans like that before.however the oil pan gasket is beyond shot and I wanna check the timing chain. So to make things easier I was going to...
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    Engine Swap - 1996 4L for 2005 4L

    I have located a 2005 4L short block, part number 5L2E-6015-B13A. Will it accept 1996 Ford Explorer 4L heads, manifold, flywheel, starter, transmission housing, etc.? I am concerned about bolt patterns and other obstacles. Any assistance is appreciated.
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    Wanted 1994 explorer sport Transmission 4x4

    I need a new trans, either rebuilt with warranty or new with warranty. if anyone has please let me know, ALSO if anyone knows a good place to buy one thats a vendor, please let me know. Thanks Lisa pits4everluvd@yahoo.com
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    Flashing O/D light after tranny rebuild done myself.

    Hey all, I've been lurking this forum for a couple of months and have found many threads immensly helpful, but I can't find any thread with the same problem as me and was wondering if you could possibly shead some light on my problem. Car: 1998 Ford Explorer, 4.0L SOHC Engine, 5r55e...
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    My 92X build thread

    Hey everyone! Im not sure if this is in the right spot or not but im sure it will find its way if its not! :p Iv'e been on for a while creeping around for answers and thought it was about time to write up what I have to show for it! Heres a little about it: 1992 Ford Explorer xlt 4X4...
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