High_Order1
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- January 31, 2007
- Messages
- 494
- Reaction score
- 3
- City, State
- near Oak Ridge, TN
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2005 Jack Bauer Edition
Well,
I guess since its' about going on three years here, and I can't seem to find where I introduced myself, I should prolly remedy that...
I am a Christian, 39 year old fat, white, balding, meat and potato eating (but not averse to quiche or anything else I can't pronounce, but tastes good), gun-owning (and carrying and using), (mostly)law-abiding, nerdy ladies man.
I live partly in Midtown, and partly in Lenoir City. I say near Oak Ridge, because its' not hard to find that place.
That is all.
LOL
My background is diverse. I have spent the entirety of my life in public safety one way or another. I grew up in a poor part of East Tennessee, and I like to tinker, so I've always been fascinated with how things work, and how to make expensive things cheaply. I have been modifying and upfitting vehicles since I was 15. I have been absolutely blessed with a lot of experiences, and I have a closet full of t-shirts to prove it.
I guess that's about it...
Far as the explorer angle, I've always thought they were beautiful since I saw the first 2002 the Marshals' Office here got.
Here's a list of where I've tried to pay back to Explorerforum the things I've learned since being issued, then getting my own personal, explorer. I have to admit, I haven't really gotten a lot of answers or support here, but I am hoping the threads I put here will help others solve their issues. I'm surprised none of it has gotten stickied, so I am making a list to make it easier to find a'la Brooklyn Bay.
-Shawn
How to replace the EATS (External Air Temp Sensor)
How to diagnose and repair a messed up fuel gauge in an 05 explorer
How to change your 2005 V6's Spark Plugs
How to change your 2005 v6's PCV valve
How to change your 2005 v6's front wheel bearings
How to diagnose and replace your 2005 v6's failing PCM
Tips on changing the differential fluids:
Where I illustrated ebCornburners' thread on how to reduce lag and tip in:
How to find the PCM on a 2005 v6
And, another PCM thread:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215304
My input towards the "fluid is bad in the tranny" argument. I was pretty pleased with myself, even if noone else was...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=244309&page=2
Here's where I tried to get the dealership to fix my Speedo / wheel size issue:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233573
My .02 on if you can flash the PCM (also, another post a little further down):
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2074846#post2074846
Where I simplified SWR for CB radios...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1728935&postcount=3
I actually was the reasonable person for once!
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1934879&postcount=14
Here's my basic primer for flash tuning devices:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2414478#post2414478
And, here's where I start crap over aftermarket repair manuals:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2414482#post2414482
How to replace the Cruise Control Deactivation Switch on an 05 v6 with RSC
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2357144
....and growing. Everything I do to make my explorer better, I try to record; that way others who come here can see my learning curve, and benefit from it. (Remember to look down in case I can't edit this anymore)
Explorerforum really IS the best site on the intarwebs for learning about these things, and I am glad to have been a part of the place for a little while.
I guess since its' about going on three years here, and I can't seem to find where I introduced myself, I should prolly remedy that...
I am a Christian, 39 year old fat, white, balding, meat and potato eating (but not averse to quiche or anything else I can't pronounce, but tastes good), gun-owning (and carrying and using), (mostly)law-abiding, nerdy ladies man.
I live partly in Midtown, and partly in Lenoir City. I say near Oak Ridge, because its' not hard to find that place.
That is all.
LOL
My background is diverse. I have spent the entirety of my life in public safety one way or another. I grew up in a poor part of East Tennessee, and I like to tinker, so I've always been fascinated with how things work, and how to make expensive things cheaply. I have been modifying and upfitting vehicles since I was 15. I have been absolutely blessed with a lot of experiences, and I have a closet full of t-shirts to prove it.
I guess that's about it...
Far as the explorer angle, I've always thought they were beautiful since I saw the first 2002 the Marshals' Office here got.
Here's a list of where I've tried to pay back to Explorerforum the things I've learned since being issued, then getting my own personal, explorer. I have to admit, I haven't really gotten a lot of answers or support here, but I am hoping the threads I put here will help others solve their issues. I'm surprised none of it has gotten stickied, so I am making a list to make it easier to find a'la Brooklyn Bay.
-Shawn
How to replace the EATS (External Air Temp Sensor)
How to diagnose and repair a messed up fuel gauge in an 05 explorer
How to change your 2005 V6's Spark Plugs
How to change your 2005 v6's PCV valve
How to change your 2005 v6's front wheel bearings
How to diagnose and replace your 2005 v6's failing PCM
Tips on changing the differential fluids:
Where I illustrated ebCornburners' thread on how to reduce lag and tip in:
How to find the PCM on a 2005 v6
And, another PCM thread:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215304
My input towards the "fluid is bad in the tranny" argument. I was pretty pleased with myself, even if noone else was...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=244309&page=2
Here's where I tried to get the dealership to fix my Speedo / wheel size issue:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233573
My .02 on if you can flash the PCM (also, another post a little further down):
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2074846#post2074846
Where I simplified SWR for CB radios...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1728935&postcount=3
I actually was the reasonable person for once!
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1934879&postcount=14
Here's my basic primer for flash tuning devices:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2414478#post2414478
And, here's where I start crap over aftermarket repair manuals:
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2414482#post2414482
How to replace the Cruise Control Deactivation Switch on an 05 v6 with RSC
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2357144
....and growing. Everything I do to make my explorer better, I try to record; that way others who come here can see my learning curve, and benefit from it. (Remember to look down in case I can't edit this anymore)
Explorerforum really IS the best site on the intarwebs for learning about these things, and I am glad to have been a part of the place for a little while.