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What have you done to your 02-05 'X' or Mounty today?

Fox Fader

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Bringing this from other forums, didn't see it here so I'll start.

New Autolite platinum plugs, I put a tad of anti-seize on each plug.

Took the EGR valve off again to see if I missed something cleaning it the first time. Tired of the P0401 :mad:

Sanitized the interior with my Living Air Ecoquest machine. PO had a cat, yuck.
 



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Today was an easy day.
1st I moved it to get the garbage can back in the garage.
2nd I installed two children into the rear seating area.
3rd I installed groceries into the rear cargo area.
4th I tucked it back into the garage where I preceded to undo everything I had done to it today.
 






Added 3 ounces of Amsoil friction modifier to rear diff (spilled 1 ounce). It reduced the shudder by about 3/4ths. Wish I hadn't spilled some.
 






I looked at once from the living room window. I don't think she'll get any attention today, I'm enjoying chilling with the kids & playing Mario Kart on the Wii.
 






Well today

I went out in the garage, sat in my 95 for a few mins, thought "what can I do to you today?" Then I remembered there were new wipers on it, and my DD (92) needed a better pair, the NeoForm ones I bought SUCKED, so I swapped them, then I decided to clean the windows, they looked horrible, got a brand new roll of paper towel, and Windex, those windows were horrible, so was the sunroof. Then I pulled that one out of the garage, and put my 92 in there, did the windows, used almost 1 1/2 rolls of paper towel once I was finally finished. Then I cleaned all the garbage out, shook all the mats, vacuumed it, and cleaned the center console out, then pulled the 95 back in, and put a "New Car Scent" air freshener in there. :)
 






Worked on the 97 today, check the EGR vacuum solenoid.

Ordering stuff now for the 97, 05 and my cousins, 00 Ranger. All show P0401 and/or P0402. Thanks Ford!
 






plan on doing seafoam an other stuff but depends on weather i have no Garage
 






Had the front windows tinted to 35% last night. This morning I swapped the licence plate and back up lights with LEDS. Going tonight after work to get a stainless steel tip put on my exhaust to spruce up the look a bit.

Don't worry, I'm not getting a ricer tip for a noise maker... I already got a Flowmaster muffler! haha
 






Well today

I went out in the garage, sat in my 95 for a few mins, thought "what can I do to you today?" Then I remembered there were new wipers on it, and my DD (92) needed a better pair, the NeoForm ones I bought SUCKED, so I swapped them, then I decided to clean the windows, they looked horrible, got a brand new roll of paper towel, and Windex, those windows were horrible, so was the sunroof. Then I pulled that one out of the garage, and put my 92 in there, did the windows, used almost 1 1/2 rolls of paper towel once I was finally finished. Then I cleaned all the garbage out, shook all the mats, vacuumed it, and cleaned the center console out, then pulled the 95 back in, and put a "New Car Scent" air freshener in there. :)

Woops, did not realize this was 02-05 questions lol :/
 












I "allowed"?? my wife to drive it!
 












Today:
Looked around the X today and planned the routes for my subwoofer wires. Was going to install but the power wire was too short. Gonna have to wait until I can get a longer one. Closed hatch and doors and had a beer.
 






Deep (hand) polished and waxed the paint, repainted the faded window pillars, treated the rubber, tires, and vinyl, installed new wipers, washed and Rain-X-d the windows, shampood the carpet and mats, treated the leather.

Annual detailing. Looks brand new. Only car I ever bought new and kept to beyond 100K miles.
 






Went outside, changed the tune program, waited about 5 minutes then drove around giving her hell. Wasn't too impressed with the results and then parked it. Going to change it again tomorrow and do some cleaning.
 






Yesterday I switched to Mobil One 5W-30 and purchased Amsoil severe gear 75W-140 for the rear differential which I will hopefully switch today. Also greased the sway bar bushings, which did take care of the noise when going over bumps. :)
Only bad thing was when I went to close the back drivers side window, it would go up REAL slow and then it stopped altogether.:( Oh well, could be worse. I did manage to get it shut by pulling on it somewhat.
 






Sunday, i took out the Polk EX357 5"x7" 2-way Speakers i had gotten when i got it, and upgraded the front door speakers to Boston Acoustics S85, added DynoMatt, went back to the stock speakers in the rear, still not happy with the bass. Wrapped it up by cleaning the rims.
 






Saturday I pulled the battery and tray, cleaned up the corrosion and rust, repainted the fender area the rusted and put it all back.

Today I drove it 250 miles.
 






today i replaced the gaskets on both of my exhaust headers, replaced a valve cover, cleaned my CAI filter, changed my oil to royal purple 5-w20, replaced my oil filter with a K&N gold...and rechecked all the torque specs on my intake manifold...i "LOVE" engine swaps, and i recommend the experience to everyone ^.^ lol....oh and i changed the oil in my dads 07 limited, and my girl friends honda...but now im beat...and im off to bed.
 



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Yesterday I put an EGR valve on, which on the 05 houses all 3 components. So far so good.
 






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