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    Rough idle

    So I changed the EGR valve and it seemed to do the trick on mine. Hopefully cleaning yours does the same thing. Although, the only reason mine went bad in the first place is because I got throttle body cleaner all over the motor that your not supposed to get cleaner on apparently. (at least I...
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    Rough idle

    I have the same issue. I cleaned the EGR valve and changed the transmission fluid at the same time and it went away. I'm not sure which of those things fixed it but it was smooth as butter after. Now the vibration is back though. Which makes me believe that cleaning the EGR fixed the problem...
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    How to drain the torque converter?

    I'm probably the last person to be giving advice, I'm mostly a consumer on here... but since I just did this I'll give it a shot. First go ahead and crawl under the truck and figure out where the inspection window is on the bell of the transmission. It will have a rubber grommet/plug in it that...
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    Not sure what I Fixed/Broke

    Thanks for the feedback guys.... So it is most noticable when I'm in drive with the foot on the brake not moving. When I shift to park it gets noticeably quieter. When I put it in drive or reverse from park it almost sounds closer to a diesel than a gas V8 in the cabin. The sound/vibration may...
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    Not sure what I Fixed/Broke

    I learned some valuable lessons today. 1. Fix one thing at a time... 2. Read this forum before fixing anything. So My Expy has this loud rumble/vibration that you feel in the seat... but its difficult to pinpoint. I wouldn't be suprised if it ended up coming from the engine even though it...
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    Manually turning over engine?

    Thanks guys, I got a dremel up there with a brass wire brush and got it all out. Then I took a while making sure I got everything clean again and the filter fit perfectly as it should. Thanks again. Haha after all of that I put Mercon V in which is what both Ford and the local parts shop...
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    Manually turning over engine?

    Okay, makes sense. Thank you. I'll try a wire brush and worst case maybe a dremel with a wire brush bit or something along those lines... Thanks again
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    Manually turning over engine?

    Thanks guys! Got it. Now I'm in a new mess. drained the TC and then took the pan off. The fluid was really dark. Went to change the filter and really had to tug on it. It looks like the orange seal from the filter got stuck in the transmission. I tried with my fingers for a while, then needle...
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    Manually turning over engine?

    Hi all, So I was planning on changing the ATF today, and I know that the torque converter holds alot of the fluid. So I read that I need to turn the engine over until the drain plug is accessible through the inspection window on the bottom of the torque converter. I was thinking (hoping) that...
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    whistling noise from engine

    I have a similar noise coming from the TB area. I went to clean it the other day and saw that the rubber under the hose clamp connecting the intake to the throttle body was all mashed up and cracked. I'd like to know where you found those hoses as well. I was thinking about a pick a part or...
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    Pricing Question

    Thanks for the advice guys. I'll check in on that issue. I hope that's not the case but that would make more sense I guess.
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    Pricing Question

    So I just stumbled upon this yourmechanic.com site. Was sort of thinking it was a gimmick, but I filled out a few forms to get quotes and wanted to see what you guys think. For 300 they will change my spark plugs and ignition coils. That includes the cost of the coils which is why it seemed...
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    Has anyone ever tried this?

    Has anyone ever tried using a plastic hose like this to place spark plugs? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pxcCVO3sTY I'm trying to work up the courage to change my plugs in my new 97 expedition. The videos I'm watching and instructions I'm reading have me a bit nervous. Any advice?
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    Mystery Leak!

    It has to be AC, its coming from the side the compressor is on so it must be. I'm just being paranoid!
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    Mystery Leak!

    That's kind of what I'm hoping, It's just been leaking for a few hours, really slowly but still leaking. Is that normal for AC condensation?
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    Mystery Leak!

    Hi Everyone, So I got back from my first long trip in my new expedition last night and when I put it in park the idle begin to rev up and down, I just turned the car off and spent today looking through the forum. It sounded like there might be some air getting in by the throttle body somewhere...
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    Day 2 of Expy ownership. Need some help.

    Thanks guys! So I'm pretty sure the ball joints need to be replaced. The rubber boots are split open. As is the left CV axle boot. The "kinda" good news is because the boots are split open I lubed up the ball joints and they dont squeak, but I know that will last about ten seconds. Spoke to a...
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    Day 2 of Expy ownership. Need some help.

    Wow 150 is a deal. Thank you for looking at that. Sounds like a plan. I'll lube everything up and order the parts next week. Thank you! How about the ATF being so full? Should I go ahead and drain it and refill? Hate to waste what looks like good fluid but i will if it's an issue. Thanks for...
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    Day 2 of Expy ownership. Need some help.

    Will do, thank you for the advice. I'm not really in a position to do the job myself so I was guessing with labor and parts it'd get pretty pricey. Haha plus I'm in an apartment complex and they'd probably evict me if I put my truck up on jacks and start taking the suspension apart. I know...
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    Day 2 of Expy ownership. Need some help.

    Hey everyone, So with all of the motivation I could muster I went out to oreilly auto parts to get filters, oil, plugs, etc for my expedition. Switched everything out but the plugs, holy cow are those plugs hard to get to, and am feeling pretty good about the truck. Only issue is a whole...
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    Buying a 97 Expedition today. What do you think?

    Bought it, Thanks guys. Seems pretty rust free. There's a questionable noise when I first engage the gas pedal while at freeway speeds. It's very quiet sputter/rattle if that makes any sense. I guess I shouldn't be surprised that a 17 y/o car makes a noise! Also, the gear selector needle on...
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    Buying a 97 Expedition today. What do you think?

    Haha yes I was chuckling at that as well. He really made that one of his selling points. I really appreciate the help guys. Let's say he says "I've never changed them" (he's the second owner). Is that a big deal? I'll just change them right away. Or could there have been some damage done...
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    Buying a 97 Expedition today. What do you think?

    Thanks, just read through that and it was helpful. Let's say it has rust on the rear trailing arms and needs a new cv joint/axle. Is 2100 a decent price? It's a california car so I'm hoping rust isn't two big of an issue but I'll get under the truck and look around when I go back out there...
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    Buying a 97 Expedition today. What do you think?

    Hi Everyone! I'm thinking I'm going to purchase this Expedition this evening: 1997 Ford Expedition 4x4 Low Miles 4W I test drove it this morning and everything checked out. The only thing is that the owner said his mechanic told him he should replace the CV axle soon. It makes some...

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