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    Replacement Engine

    So, picked it up last night, with the replacement engine newly fitted. Also had new brake pads done. Not had the chance to drive it that much, but having to get used to the size of it again, I've been driving around in a small Hyundai rental for the best part of a month. It feels a little...
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    Replacement Engine

    Had a quick look at that link, but can't find a Saudi based outlet. Will have another look later - thanks.
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    Replacement Engine

    Not heard of any places that do such an analysis, good prove to be interesting. Good tip though, thank you. The only places that sell used engines is the local breakers yard. When I say 'yard' , its more like a huge market, about an hours drive south of Riyadh. Can usually find parts for most...
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    Replacement Engine

    Interesting idea re the Air Filter, never really occurred to me, but now can see the sense behind it. Every one here goes on about regular and frequent oil + oil filters changes, but might also clean out the Air filter . Cheers.
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    Replacement Engine

    Hello All, Been a while since I posted, but an update on my current Expy ( 2012 5.4 V8 XLT 4x4 EL ) . To cut a long story short, it's currently being fitted with a replacement (used) engine. The truck was in at the main dealers here in Riyadh, Saudi, to replcae both the front and back bumpers...
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    What did you do to the expy today

    Yeah probably. Pedantic, but correct.
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    What did you do to the expy today

    A couple of reasons for downgrading: 1 - Althiugh the road network here in Saudi is good, the actually surface and quality of tarmac is terrible. With the 20s, I found it quite a rougher ride, so wanted a bigger tyre with a higher profile just to offset the hard ride. 2 - I am planning on...
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    Planning a Long Drive - What should I take with me?

    Just picking up again on this thread, looks like the road trip has a green light. Revised plan is to leave Saudi Arabia late October and make the trip through Europe and back home to the UK. Did eventually drop down to 18s, and downsized from the 20's. Also has the battery replaced, now...
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    What did you do to the expy today

    Well, I've done a few things in the last couple of months: 1+2 - New shocks all round + New brakes and rear discs tidied. Handbrake adjusted 3 - Downgraded the 20" wheels to 18s with new tyres all round 4 - New battery 5 - Full service from the local Main Dealer. All oils / filters etc. 6 - New...
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    Downsizing Tyres from 20" Wheels to 18 ( or even 17")

    I'm based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Might be a bit too far for collection?
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    Downsizing Tyres from 20" Wheels to 18 ( or even 17")

    The truck in question is a 2012, EL 4x4 XLT model. It came with 20" wheels factory fitted as far as I know.
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    Show your Lifted 3rd Gens

    Now - where can I get a black grille like that? Post #8
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    Downsizing Tyres from 20" Wheels to 18 ( or even 17")

    Thanks for the advice and feedback, I think at this moment, I'm tempted to go down to 17", as these will be far easier to source in the UK / Europe.
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    Downsizing Tyres from 20" Wheels to 18 ( or even 17")

    So, afer a couple of months with the Expy, I think I'm probably going to downsize the wheels froma 20" wheel and go down as far as possible, probably to an 18, maybe even a 17" wheel. Two reasons for doing this. Currently its on a 275/55/20 so it's quite a low profile and therefore quite a...
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    Advice on new Headlights.

    That's useful to know - there are some that look virtually the same but around half the price!
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