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Hi Guys, I am changing up my exhaust from the stock muffler with dual 2-1/4 in inputs to a single output, to one of two ideas I have had. I either want to put two glasspacks leading from each cat (they are only 25 bucks for 26in Thrush's) to a y-pipe and back to my old stock exhaust set...

Pretty sure I need the m6032 flexplate spacer. I've searched the web and forums for the part and can't find anything. Anyone have an extra or know a company who sells them?

Hello everyone, i just brought a 98 explorer sport with a 4.0 sohc but it turns out the reason why i got it so cheap is because it has blown head gaskets. Im thinking on replacing the gaskets myself and would greatly appreciate any tips on what special tool i need and in greate need of any...

Hi, Folks, I'm looking at a 2000 Explorer XLT in very clean and straight shape for cheap. "Minor" problem....the owner says it needs a new timing chain and is not running. It quit just as he rolled into his driveway. Now, for the dumb question. Is the SOHC engine an interference motor...

It seems that my rear timing chain tensioner had gone and while pulling a sharp corner into a parking lot on the weekend and I believe the rear timing chain on my 4.0 SOHC slipped. Of course the truck stalled and when I attempted to start it, all I got was starter noise (starter sounded...

So my 97 'spolder has been chewing through my play money budget fast. Here is my current issue; Thermostat housing failed (I thought I had cracked the block, coolant pouring out back of the engine, not a good scene). In the course of removing the housing to replace it the air inlet hose broke...

I posted this on the explorer side and realized that there aren't any Ranger guys chiming in... so I decided to post it here too for all my fellow Ranger drivers :) So here it is... the most complete HOW TO for supercharging your 4.0L Ranger! If you obtain a Moddbox Installation kit and any...

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I have a 97 SOHC 4x4 Explorer with the 45 Rear axle code. Per my research I see that that means I have the 3.55 open rear end. I have had a bad seal in the front end for a long time and now finally I think the bearings are going out on at least one of the ends in the FRONT end. The vehicle is...

I found a 2000 Explorer XLT, 4wd, 4.0 SOHC, only 84,000 miles. They're asking $2,800. Went and test drove it with my dad, a former mechanic, and it seemed fine other than a slight pull to the right and some interior cosmetic issues. Good tires, sounds good, trans shift as it should...

My 98 4L SOHC has been losing coolant for several months. Is it possible that coolant could be leaking from the lower air intake? Do the lower air intakes manifolds tend to crack with age, miles and heat? Thanks, TChalm

I have a 2001 explorer sport with a 4.0 sohc. I have changed the serpintine belt, idler pully, and tensioner pully looking to stop a chirping I have on cold starts. Every morning I start my car when it's cool out I have a chirping noise that pulsates and get faster with engine speed untill the...

Hey guys I am looking at buying an '02 Explorer with a blown up 4.0L SOHC. Junkyard engines are really expensive ($1500 for a good used one with 125,000 miles on it!). My plan was to find a donor '98-01 Ex. with a good engine for less than $1000, and swap the good engine from the donor into the...

i have to replace my thermostat housing and been trying to find a how to with no luck can anyone help me its on a 00 x 4.0 sohc a list of what tools and just a basic how to will help if no full on ones the hardest part im have right now is with the air intake manafold

I need to replace the engine in my 1998 Explorer XLT(V6 4.0 SOHC). I found a 2006 V6 4.0 SOHC from a Mountaineer. They have matching engine codes. Can I use this one? Are the heads and block the same? What, if anything do I have to convert over?

I've been combing the net trying to find some reliable answers to this question. I have a 98 XLT, the SOHC is on its way out. I don't care about power loss moving to an OHV, i just despise the design of the SOHC and want to put it out of the picture. SO! From what i've found is that the 4.0...

My Explorer currently has a dead V6 SOHC and it's VIN E with an automatic 5spd trans. I don't know which of the available transmissions it is though. My intent is to swap for a 5.0 from another Explorer of the same year. my question is, does anyone know if they had a universal eng/trans bolt...

Hey guys what up? Lattely i had some issue with my Timing chain, i to be sure i opened the front part so i took of : - Radiator & Hoses Radiator - Took of Fan Clutch - Took of Alternator - Steering pump - Stabilizator Pulley - Cranckshaf Pulley ( For that i made a tool, less...

Does anybody ever done such a thing? I'm wondering if the stock ECM will handle like 4 o 5 psi of boost without any mods? I live at the Andes mountains, at 6.600 feet of altitude and the atmospheric pressure here is around 9 psi, so I figure if I add 4 or 5 psi of turbo boost the...

So I'm changing my power steering pressure hose on my 98 sport explorer 4L SOHC, access to the bottom fitting is fine, plenty of room, the top fitting from the pump itself is giving my quite a bit of grief. I have taken my throttle body, belt, and pump pully off off to make space for a wrench on...

This is my mom's DD, it is a 1997 4 Door XLT 4x2 auto with the 4.0 SOHC. Day before yesterday it suddenly started running very badly and will not stay running at idle. At 1000rpm or higher, it runs well, but below that it sputters and dies. Checked DTCs and found a P0153 O2 sensor code, bank 1...

:dunno: Im hoping someone can shed some light on this subject, maybe even pictures. I got a 1354m out of a 94 explorer, the linkage everything from the T-case up. Here's the issue im running into, the tcase is in, the shifter, the front driveshaft you name it everthing went together real...

The following pictures were used for a write up on how to replace the thermostat on a 2000 4.0L SOHC V6 Explorer. The link to that thread is: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=304706 I hope this is of value to those looking to tackle that ob or just looking for...

The following pictures were used for a write up on how to replace the thermostat on a 2000 4.0L SOHC V6 Explorer. The link to that thread is: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=304706 I hope this is of value to those looking to tackle that ob or just looking for...

The following pictures were used for a write up on how to replace the thermostat on a 2000 4.0L SOHC V6 Explorer. The link to that thread is: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=304706 I hope this is of value to those looking to tackle that ob or just looking for...

The following pictures were used for a write up on how to replace the thermostat on a 2000 4.0L SOHC V6 Explorer. The link to that thread is: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=304706 I hope this is of value to those looking to tackle that ob or just looking for...

The following pictures were used for a write up on how to replace the thermostat on a 2000 4.0L SOHC V6 Explorer. The link to that thread is: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=304706 I hope this is of value to those looking to tackle that ob or just looking for...

Just wondering if the price on the 00M12 and rear tensioner has gone up? Also, I am seeing some threads where people have said you need to buy the crush washers because they don't come with the 00M12 kit or the rear tensioner. Is this true? This is what I am ordering. YL2Z-9E473-AA is...

The following write up is for informational purposes only. This is just an account of what I did while troubleshooting an overheating anomaly (see thread here) on my 2000 Explorer Limited. As part of my T/S I removed the thermostat and took some notes and pictures along the way. I was not sure...

Background My Explorer is a 2001 XLT with the 4.0L SOHC motor. I purchased it in 2003 with 25k on the odometer and it has been a great truck for my wife and I. Last Thanksgiving we went out to the car, pumpkin pie in hand, to head to a friend’s house. After I started the car we heard a loud...

So after having a minor coolent leak for a couple of years now I finanly decided to track it down, it ended up being the Heater Control Valve. This morning driving into work it finally gave out (lucky me) I have the part sitting in the car im just a slacker. I'd like to clarify some things...

I'm preparing to replace many suspension and drive train parts. How can I determine whether my 1999 Explorer XLT 4WD is OHC or SOHC - does it matter? Things being replaced are: -->Ring & Pinion Seal -->Axel Bearing Kit(s) -->Differential Plate Gasket -->Upper & Lower Control Arms...

Aloha! I am the happy owner of a 2000 Ford Explorer with a 4.0L overhead cam V6. (I'm not sure if it's single or dual overhead cams.) My Story: I recently popped the seam in the upper tank of my radiator — and went out to purchase a new radiator from a local shop and have my mechanic...

Hi guys, 97 ex sport 4.0 sohc - driving home from work yesterday and all of a sudden a few blocks from my house i get that burning belt smell. As I attempt to pull into a parking lot, i notice my power steering is out! Long story short, popped the hood, found the belt to be completely off...

I was out today in a field in my SOHC 1997 Explorer. I was rocking to get out of a rut and was shifting from reverse to drive and slightly neutral jammed it by accident. I heard a big slam and that was it. Now the only thing in the transmission that works are the parking pawls. Wondering...

Hey everyone! I just found the site by googling "Ford Explorer." I look forward to learning a lot about the next Explorer I hope to buy, an '02-'05 XLS or XLT 2WD. I just sold my '98 XLT 2WD after using it exclusively for almost 6 years. It had been in the family for all but a year of its...

Hi All, New member to the forums but have been lurking for some time. I joined to search, and unfortunately came up empty. I have a 97 Explorer Sport, v6 SOHC 4.0 - and am currently experiencing a problem with the drive-line. I guess first of all, I have seen so many threads outlining...

http://s891.photobucket.com/albums/ac120/Frank00_photo/98%20Explorer%20SOHC/ Check the above link for pics of the problem. 1998 4.0 SOHC started stalling and a BAD rattling noise under valve cover. Pulle the cover off and found these parts rattling around. I really need to know what to do...

Under the hood Job 1 SOHC

I know a guy who has a '98 SOHC and wanted to know other than '98 whether any other years match up the same in the 5R55E. Would a '99 work? '01? '97? You get the idea. Let me know what you think ASAP.