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    Main cap bolts, Rod Bolts 4.6 Windsor

    So I am seeing now that apparently the main and rod bolts are TTY? The topic is all over other forums, some say to reuse, some say don't. Seems the ultimate way of looking at the topic is "proceed at your own risk". So needless to say, i'm looking at my options. Any suggestions where...
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    4.6 Windsor Oil Pump Recommendations?

    I've been working on putting together a parts list for my 4.6 rebuild and i'm to the stage of looking at oil pumps. For bearings i'm going all clevite / perfect circle because I know they are good quality. But when it comes to oil pumps i'm at a loss. Looking at rock auto I see the following...
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    How big of an engine lift?

    Just curious for those that have pulled an engine out of one of these. What would be the minimum sized lift required? I'm looking at an engine lift that has a boom height limit of 94", boom extension length of 45" and a lift limit of 1 ton. Would that be enough to get the engine clear...
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    Rebuild vs buy rebuilt vs pay someone to do it

    Just curious if anyone has any input on this. I planned on replacing my 4.6 engine with a re-manufactured one; but my tax return wasn't what I had planned. So now i'm looking into my options - option a.) rebuild the engine myself. I no longer have access to a surfacing machine...
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    Time to spend some $$ I guess!

    Well, my expedition is ticking again. Spring/summer of last year I had this issue and had to change the timing chains and guides to fix it. Pressure is showing good now, unlike last time. But the tick is the same and coming from the same area. This time though it's showing it's low on...
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    1999 Expy RWD - replace full arm vs bushings/joints

    My 99 expedition is a squeeky squeeky mess. I'm getting some new tires, balance and alignment done on it thanks to my in-laws. But before doing all of that I want to fix the squeak. I took it to a shop today to get inspected. The mechanic told me he wouldn't even drive it through the...
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    Being a family man -- Latch Retrofit R7C still active?

    Just curious if anyone knows if the Ford R7C retrofit program is still active? Have a little one and would prefer to have the latches installed for his car seat. Right now i'm using the second row passenger side shoulder belt, and the rear cargo anchor as a top latch. Read online...
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    Tips for cleaning engine

    I have a collection of oil and coolant sitting in the valley between the heads and when i'm running the engine it smokes quite a bit and some drips down to the ground making me think I have an oil leak. This fluid is from the tear down not a leak. It pooled when I took the valve covers off and...
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    #@$%#@$#@$#@$#@$#@$ Front Cover

    So I took advantage of a nice warm sunny day this evening to go out and finish putting my truck back together. Everything coming together nicely.. SNAP. The guide wheel on the front cover, was tightening it down not even to the tightness to torque yet and it snapped off the aluminum...
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    Timing chain too tight?

    I'm in the process of putting a new timing chain kit on my 4.6. The passenger side went on OK, it seems pretty tight against the tensioner before I even pull the pin but it went together OK. The drivers side is so tight I can't even get the tensioner installed. I put the top guide on the...
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    Timing 4.6

    This weekend i'm going to tackle changing out my timing chains, tensioners and replacing all of the guides. What brought me to this is the drivers side lower tensioner was shattered. Looking around i've seen multiple different instructions on these things. Is TDC found by turning the...
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    4.6 timing chain without special tools?

    Anyone ever changed the timing chains on a 4.6 without the special tools? ( crankshaft holding tool, camshaft holding tool ) Looking at the possibility of changing some broken guides and while i'm in there i'll likely change the timing chains as well. Just don't want to buy the tools if I...
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    99 4.6L Mystery Tick Tear Down

    I've had a couple threads that covered a couple topics. So at the suggestion of another forum member i'm starting a tear down thread as I find the issue. Back story - I have a really bad tick. Probing around with the stethoscope the sound was loudest at the second to last bolt on the...
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    Tips drivers side valve cover?

    I haven't got a service manual/dvd yet and am starting to tear into my 99 expedition to figure out my tick. I'm going to lift the engine a few inches and drop the pan on it next weekend but I also wanted to take a look under the valve cover to see if I have a blockage. Does anyone have tear...
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    Removal of oil pan 4.6 2wd

    Any advice for removing the oil pan on a 1999 4.6 2wd? I can get to all bolts but one on the passenger side above the frame. I tried a 10" extension and a joint adapter this morning before I froze and gave up for the day. Couldn't quite get the right angle..... Thanks!
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    Looking at buying a 1999 Expedition with I hope just minor engine issues

    I'm looking into buying a 1999 expedition with 160k miles and what I hope is minor engine issues. It sounds like either an exhaust leak or a rocker knocking to me. I just wanted to post the video and get some expert opinions. It's a 4.6L engine. http://sdrv.ms/1bMnLza If its...

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