SixBucks
Member
- Joined
- July 16, 2018
- Messages
- 39
- Reaction score
- 16
- City, State
- Near Charlotte, NC
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 04 XLT (RWD) 4.0L
I had originally posted this as a follow up question in a different forum. There was discussion about a pre-oiler, which still has my curiosity peeked. I wanted to post it here, where it should be, to get some thoughts and input from folks that have a lot more experience with these things that I do. Here is what I posted:
I too have been pondering what to do. I bought a 2004 Explorer XLT, 2WD, 4.0L, Jan of 2018, paid $5k for it. Had 120k miles on it, I think about 135k now.
I did not do my diligent research as I should have before buying. I really haven't had any major problems yet to speak of. I'm just wondering if I should continue on with it or dump it.
That's really not my style though, I typically keep vehicles forever. I bought it from central SC and I live in southern NC, so no rust. (That in itself is still amazing to me after living in WI for 40 years.)
I am intrigued by your recommendation for a pre-oiler. Do you have any specifics on that?
I was thinking of replacing the trans servos with the units from AJ1E as recommended by Ford Tech Makuloco. Are there other trans items that I can do to be preventative?
I am more into preventative maintenance than most, probably. So far I've done spark plugs, fuel filter, alternator, serpentine idler and tensioner, trans filter and fluid (it was pretty darn clean, really), rear diff fluid (it was pretty good too), thermostat housing, PCV valve, coolant T for the rear heat, repaired two broken wires in the driver's door harness, left rear door window regulator and all sway bar links and bushings.
I just discovered the right rear upper ball joint boot is ripped, but the joint is tight yet as of now.
Lastly, there is a loud snapping noise when the steering wheel is turned hard right and you are moving either forward or back at parking lot speeds. I'm thinking it must be a wheel bearing, not sure what else it could be.
The valve cover gaskets leak pretty bad too and should be replaced. it stinks when idling.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and wisdom.
I too have been pondering what to do. I bought a 2004 Explorer XLT, 2WD, 4.0L, Jan of 2018, paid $5k for it. Had 120k miles on it, I think about 135k now.
I did not do my diligent research as I should have before buying. I really haven't had any major problems yet to speak of. I'm just wondering if I should continue on with it or dump it.
That's really not my style though, I typically keep vehicles forever. I bought it from central SC and I live in southern NC, so no rust. (That in itself is still amazing to me after living in WI for 40 years.)
I am intrigued by your recommendation for a pre-oiler. Do you have any specifics on that?
I was thinking of replacing the trans servos with the units from AJ1E as recommended by Ford Tech Makuloco. Are there other trans items that I can do to be preventative?
I am more into preventative maintenance than most, probably. So far I've done spark plugs, fuel filter, alternator, serpentine idler and tensioner, trans filter and fluid (it was pretty darn clean, really), rear diff fluid (it was pretty good too), thermostat housing, PCV valve, coolant T for the rear heat, repaired two broken wires in the driver's door harness, left rear door window regulator and all sway bar links and bushings.
I just discovered the right rear upper ball joint boot is ripped, but the joint is tight yet as of now.
Lastly, there is a loud snapping noise when the steering wheel is turned hard right and you are moving either forward or back at parking lot speeds. I'm thinking it must be a wheel bearing, not sure what else it could be.
The valve cover gaskets leak pretty bad too and should be replaced. it stinks when idling.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and wisdom.
