Goofyfoot
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- Joined
- March 1, 2009
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- City, State
- Fullerton, California
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '94 Explorer Sport 2 dr.
Hello. I Just bought a 91 Explorer 4x4. It was listed as 68k but had 69.5k by the time I saw it. However, the condition of the seats strongly implies it is really 169.5k. But since it was only $600 & runs great, I don't care. It was listed as a mechanic's special b/c his mechanic said it lost pressure during a leak down test so it must have a blown head gasket. However, it does not overheat, there is no water in the oil, & there are no other indications of a blown gasket. I have driven it around for a week now & the drivetrain seems fine, other than a fair amount of squeaks & rattles from the body & suspension. Hopefully a trip to jiffy lube will quiet some of them. I bought it mainly for trips to Big Bear Mountain to save the car the wear & tear of winter storms on mountain roads & to save me the hassle of chaining up, especially in wet snow or rain. I was stoked to find it already had 31x10.5-15LT mud & snow tires with good tread. I will have to find some chains to fit since the law requires carrying them in the mountains but everyone locally is either sold out or doesn't have the right size. I was pleased to find this community & surprised to learn that the Explorer is such a good base for a serious off-roader & that it has such a large following. I will use the many tips here to gradually improve my Explorer. Thanks. Mike
