Recent content by ecqm8000
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Bad Luck continues......
I think that is just how life goes sometimes. Feast and famine. I wouldn't think twice about continuing to maintain that vehicle. In "it's" lifetime, how many issues have come up? I get customers in here that swap a $20K engine one month, only to have a tranny ($5K) go out the next month...- ecqm8000
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- Forum: Transmission & Drive train
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First time to use 4x4
The newer serpentine belts generally should not make noise. If the belt is in good shape (not hard and cracked) and the tensioner is doing its job and keeping the belt tight, there should be no noise/slip. When the alternator or other driven pulley tries to stop, something has to give...- ecqm8000
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- Forum: General Discussion
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engine block heater
You can do a contunuity test. Some of these heaters are thermostat controlled. That is if you plug it in when the engine is warm and the weather is also, you might think it does not work. The core/freeze plug styles are on/hot when plugged in. When I plug my F350 in to a "hot" extension...- ecqm8000
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- Forum: General Discussion
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front axle 8.8 ifs exploded view
I checked the books, and even a kit that was on the shelf. My E-bay shop manuals have not arrived yet, and I couldn't find a picture I could scan. There are outboard needle bearings. The carrier has it's own bearings. Hope that is helpful.- ecqm8000
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- Forum: Transmission & Drive train
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engine swap?
There will always be some variance between cylinders, it may be hard to measure but there will be some. Compression checks are to find burned or bent valves, bad gaskets or rings and even if the valve timing is in the right place. In the old days (as today) two cyls next to each other that had...- ecqm8000
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- Forum: Transmission & Drive train
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I am reading horrible words....should I?
I am kind of leaning toward what plug are in it and if changed, was it done correctly? If you are an original owner and know who did the plugs, I would not worry much. I bought one with 144K and I'm the third owner. And the guy I bought it from did not do the plugs. Some have said, use only...- ecqm8000
- Post #2
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Engine choice for 98 Expedition Eddie Bauer
It is hard to argue with boost, if ultimate power is what you are after. Reliability, low grade (cheap) fuel, I'd go with the 5.4. I intend on towing with my Expedition, but for a long haul or heavy load I'll take the Diesel.- ecqm8000
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Rear end problems!!!!
If as you say, all bearings/crush sleeve/shims are in place and the pinion nut it tightened to the yoke. It is NOT possible for the pinion to "reach back" to the carrier. While changing the Input/yoke/pinion seal nut was not properly installed (including secured) and it backed off. I would...- ecqm8000
- Post #3
- Forum: Transmission & Drive train
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engine swap?
In general compression should be even in all cyls. Wet/dry (how long since it last ran) piston rings will have an impact on PSI. That engine sounds like it is a good engine. On the other side of the coin. An engine with eight spun rod bearings and broken exhaust rockers MAY be able to give...- ecqm8000
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- Forum: Transmission & Drive train
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4.6 won't start
How long did it "start" before it died? The sound you hear now that sounds like "the flywheel or starter"...Something is working when the key is turned? Does it sound like the engine is cranking or not? I ask, because it sounds like the starter may be "stuck,engaged" with flywheel causing the...- ecqm8000
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- Forum: Transmission & Drive train
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New member with an issue. help please?
Couple things. Was the battery fully charged when you put it back in the Expedition? Second (and I'm not trying to be funny) does Iowa have "critter" problems? At Denver Int. Airport there has been a rash of bunnies attacking parked cars. They chew on things plastic and rubber. I'd look...- ecqm8000
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- Forum: General Discussion
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front axle 8.8 ifs exploded view
I could not find a picture either, however I probably can on Monday. I work for a driveline shop and should be able to come up with something. I'd bet the 8.8 IFS is a C-clip style. In and out, up and down indicate some thing is worn out. I'll check the books (they have already left for the...- ecqm8000
- Post #2
- Forum: Transmission & Drive train
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Hesitation with hard acceleration
HMMMMMMM.... Back in the carburetor days I would say you need a bigger shooter for the acceleration pump system. Then and now, mashing the throttle opens an air valve (door, butterflies, etc). The exceptions are diesels and fly by wire TPS systems. The engine is at high vacuum just before...- ecqm8000
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- Forum: Transmission & Drive train
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riding very rough and has vibration at 60-75
My guess is those shocks are ka-put (that is a technical term). On any encounter with a bump, the tire assembly is bouncing. Similar to driving on a wash board road with good shocks. Shocks don't have to be expensive. A good deal with someone who likes you (you are on your own there) would...- ecqm8000
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- Forum: General Discussion
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WTB-- Lower Door Mouldings
You might call a Ford dealer and price it. You could find the price is less than you would expect. Also try Craigslist and look in neighboring areas and watch for by owner "parting" ads.