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  1. 1955moose

    What vehicle did you take your driving test in?

    My brothers 1963 Pontiac Catalina. A huge car for a 16 year old, but I was thankful. I didn't have anything but a Yamaha 100 twin at the time. Sent from my N9131 using Tapatalk
  2. 1955moose

    best replacement caliper -oem

    Blame it on greedy landlords of commercial buildings. When you take a $5,000 or $10,000 per month rent, Jack it double or triple, and you no longer can make your parts here. Nobody's going to pay $300.00 for an upper control arm, when a made in China one is $40.00. Where are they going to be...
  3. 1955moose

    01 xlt seems to running in limp mode

    Easier than spraying everywhere, smoke the motor through the hose that goes to brake booster. If your a smoker yourself, you can exhale through the hose and look for where it escapes. If not a smoker, a smoke machine is easy. I've never seen a vacuum leak cut totally the horsepower. It will...
  4. 1955moose

    01 xlt seems to running in limp mode

    Yeah, that pressures fine. You can eliminate pump, lines, filter, from the equation. I'd check all 4 cats, sounds like one or more is clogged. Sent from my N9131 using Tapatalk
  5. 1955moose

    2005 and 2003 engine compatibility

    Captain, I'm going to concur with the others, life's short, find a motor 03 or so that's a 100 percent drop in fit. Anything can be made to work, if you've got the smarts and the time, but don't. Unless you want to bury yourself away from the wife, some do, it's a tough enough job, when it's...
  6. 1955moose

    2000 5.4 l transmission issue

    See, this is what happens when peeps try to push beyond the service intervals, 30k on the early ones. Real common complaint on the later 6speeders. Apparently even the first gens want super clean atf fluid. It's by far the easiest drain and fill of any automatic out there. Like Toby said, just...
  7. 1955moose

    Replacement A/C compressor help

    Penny's getting ready to shove that 25 pound turkey into the oven, and can't be bothered with her Suv. We'll guess who gets a hunk of coal in her stocking next month! Toby gets a Mr microphone in his so he and all here on the forum can hear him, happy holidays everyone; Sent from my N9131 using...
  8. 1955moose

    Parking brake pedal

    Like hamfisted said it works as a unit. If the cable and mechanism at the pedal is sound, you've either got a broken cable going to one of the rear wheels, or something went awry on one of the wheels. You will have to jack it up, pull both rotors, something popped off. Sent from my N9131 using...
  9. 1955moose

    Strong cranking but takes longer to start

    We'll that was an easy fix! Sent from my N9131 using Tapatalk
  10. 1955moose

    2003 Expedition Check Charge system still on after new alternator

    On top of what Stamp stated about different year, different part #, the next year 04 lists a different alternator if you have a 5 CD changer/vs not. If you still have original, cross reference old original alternator. Years back I managed an Oreillys, then Kragen, you wouldn't believe the...
  11. 1955moose

    Parking brake pedal

    I had a busted L/R cable when I bought my 00 model 5 years back. With help of a friend I wrangled new cable in place. It was an S.O.B of a job . We had to tug and pull on cable with locking vise grips, to get cable end into ends. If your physically challenged like I am these days, you might want...
  12. 1955moose

    P0420 booooooo

    Their was a rich lady in WW2 England, that did just that to a check oil light. She blew the engine, but Rolls Royce replaced it for her under warranty anyway. Privilege has it's perks. Why couldn't I have been born rich, instead of so good looking! Sent from my N9131 using Tapatalk
  13. 1955moose

    P0420 booooooo

    As long as it's running ok, and you passed smog, why worry. Most muffler shops will check out your back pressure for free or low cost. They do it to sell you a cat or two. Sent from my N9131 using Tapatalk
  14. 1955moose

    2003 Expedition Check Charge system still on after new alternator

    Pull the alternator, and have it bench tested at a local parts store. Don't chase your tail for a possible bad part. What was the reason for the part change in the first place? Report back. Sent from my N9131 using Tapatalk
  15. 1955moose

    P0420 booooooo

    It's actually a catalytic converter code. Your guys that replaced the one, possibly missed another failing one. If your shop does a back pressure test on both sides, they'll find the culprit. Misfires left unattended are the biggest culprits of early cat failures. Sent from my N9131 using Tapatalk
  16. 1955moose

    water leak

    Biggest issue with 97-02 First editions is the dreaded windshield leak. Water and actually moisture from heavy fog or mist finds it's way into the Gem module. I've sealed everywhere around the windshield, and still have issues. I'm not going to pay someone to try and remove a 20 year old...
  17. 1955moose

    2002 Expy Eddie Bauer 5.4L rough idle

    It might throw a code. I'd do a smoking of engine to see if you have a vacuum leak first. That and hook up scanner for any codes stored. You usually can take apart most idle valves and decarbon them, and use a new gasket. If you do buy a new one, spend the $, and buy a Ford or quality part. I've...
  18. 1955moose

    Farty EGR

    Looks like an oil leak, leaking into spark plug well. Was the spark plug snug when you removed it? As far as sucking out the oil and gunk, you could try a small adapter on a shop vac, or get ahold of a brake bleeder like the ones for shop use, use just the hose without adapter for brake bleeder...
  19. 1955moose

    Where does the oil go?

    Toby, you stated in an earlier post that you had good luck with oil burning using Marvel mystery oil. I threw a small bottle in my oil on Saturday. I will be dropping oil in about a week or so. I heard no noise difference, so that's good, nor am I expecting miracles, just maybe a slowdown of...
  20. 1955moose

    EGR CODE???

    Jason, what year, engine size, helps narrow down diagnosis. You might want to check if vacuum is going to EGR valve. Also best to use a hand held vacuum pump attached to EGR valve nipple once hose is removed. Sent from my N9131 using Tapatalk
  21. 1955moose

    Running Rough

    It's tough but doable. You'll need a 7mm flexable 1/4 inch drive socket and ratchet for coil bolt. And a 9/16 sparkplug socket, ratchet, and extension. You'll want to torque spark plug to about 22 ft lbs, if you have access to a torque wrench, snug if using ratchet. Sent from my N9131 using...
  22. 1955moose

    Where does the oil go?

    I too use Mobil 1 5w30, and burn more than you do. Mine is 1 year newer with half the mileage, 107k at present. Head gasket oil leaks are notorious on 99-02 models. It's possible that a combo of the head gaskets and weak oil rings cause the burn. At $6.00 or less per quart, I wouldn't sweat it...
  23. 1955moose

    Do you trust your first gen?

    My 2000 will be 5 years this month. Most dependable since my Datsun 240Z. I started with a low mileage 64k original. Starter and alternator, and 2 front end parts, was what's been changed It swallows fuel like a teenager swallows groceries, but other than that, always gets me home, knock on...
  24. 1955moose

    Replacement A/C compressor help

    As always ordering online is chancy. It takes time to arrive, then you've got to pack it up if wrong, or just to send core back. You might want to do your due diligence, and find a decent price locally. It may be a few bucks higher than online, but it's your parts guy/girls problem. I order...
  25. 1955moose

    Cranks but no start-fuel pump not coming on

    Try replacing the fuel pump relay. Mine went South about a year ago. You can swap one next to it temporarily. My vehicle is same as yours. Try it, it's free. Sent from my N9131 using Tapatalk

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