blakemiller
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- '94 Sport
For all, this is similar to my other post "Code 411 & Running Troubles . . . how to continue??" Fordkrazy, this is for the most part a repeat of my previous thread, hoping to get some additional feedback (I wish we could change the Thread Title . . . especially when the subject/topic changes part way through) Thanks for your particular help in the past.
I took my 94 Explorer Sport (A rough 130k miles) into the Ford Dealership to do a full diagnostic and evaluation. My Ford is still running the same, terrible: sputtering, very low mpg, very low power at times (even stalls on certain uphill starts say from a red light on a hill.) And sometimes a "whack" or otherwise a loud noise when under high torque at low RPM. I've had alot of people tell me it's some timing issue like Camshaft or Crankshaft Position Sensor and similar computer/engine issues. For details on some history see my other thread here: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=87459
In a nutshell, Ford said "it's nothing obvious or anything coming up in the computer." They said it's likely a valve problem (either intake or exhaust) and that it would require an overhaul to actually determine problem and then likely fix it. He said it could be $900-$1,100 to do though I'm not sure exactly what this would get but he did mention new valves. What about Head Gasket, new piston rings, etc.??
Ford was really good about the whole thing . . . in fact, they didn't charge me a dime (even the few gallons of gas they added - though I'm not sure why . . .) Normally would have been $110 for the diagnostics & check.
First, does a probable valve problem sound right? In checking the Charge Air Temp Sensor, I found alot of oil in the intake manifold. Would a faulty valve explain oil in the intake manifold? To me it does sound legit . . .
Second, should this be something I pursue furhter? I realize it's a good time to buy a new car, but I love this Explorer and I also went "window shopping" and wasn't too impressed with what's out there these days, especially for the price tags. However, I would also feel fine about putting $1000 in to 1) get a new lease on life and maybe get another year or two out of it and 2) I really don't want to start up 300-400/month payments . . . something I've been free from for years now
I'm assuming that if I had this work done, I'd see a very noticable difference in performance, mpg, power, etc. - all of the things that have degraded alot over the last few years. So again, i wouldn't mind dropping a grand or so to get this all back, and have it last for a few more years.
I may have made the mistake of informing the Service guy that I "may be interested in a new car" I say this because Ford was pretty quick at saying "You may want to think about getting that new car you mentioned - It's not worth going further." I don't know, just somehting I wish I hadn't mentioned ahead of time. But his prognosis sounds legit. . . ?
Anyway, any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks and happy Exploring
I took my 94 Explorer Sport (A rough 130k miles) into the Ford Dealership to do a full diagnostic and evaluation. My Ford is still running the same, terrible: sputtering, very low mpg, very low power at times (even stalls on certain uphill starts say from a red light on a hill.) And sometimes a "whack" or otherwise a loud noise when under high torque at low RPM. I've had alot of people tell me it's some timing issue like Camshaft or Crankshaft Position Sensor and similar computer/engine issues. For details on some history see my other thread here: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=87459
In a nutshell, Ford said "it's nothing obvious or anything coming up in the computer." They said it's likely a valve problem (either intake or exhaust) and that it would require an overhaul to actually determine problem and then likely fix it. He said it could be $900-$1,100 to do though I'm not sure exactly what this would get but he did mention new valves. What about Head Gasket, new piston rings, etc.??
Ford was really good about the whole thing . . . in fact, they didn't charge me a dime (even the few gallons of gas they added - though I'm not sure why . . .) Normally would have been $110 for the diagnostics & check.
First, does a probable valve problem sound right? In checking the Charge Air Temp Sensor, I found alot of oil in the intake manifold. Would a faulty valve explain oil in the intake manifold? To me it does sound legit . . .
Second, should this be something I pursue furhter? I realize it's a good time to buy a new car, but I love this Explorer and I also went "window shopping" and wasn't too impressed with what's out there these days, especially for the price tags. However, I would also feel fine about putting $1000 in to 1) get a new lease on life and maybe get another year or two out of it and 2) I really don't want to start up 300-400/month payments . . . something I've been free from for years now
I'm assuming that if I had this work done, I'd see a very noticable difference in performance, mpg, power, etc. - all of the things that have degraded alot over the last few years. So again, i wouldn't mind dropping a grand or so to get this all back, and have it last for a few more years.
I may have made the mistake of informing the Service guy that I "may be interested in a new car" I say this because Ford was pretty quick at saying "You may want to think about getting that new car you mentioned - It's not worth going further." I don't know, just somehting I wish I hadn't mentioned ahead of time. But his prognosis sounds legit. . . ?
Anyway, any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks and happy Exploring
