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  1. Andy Rubalcaba

    How do we feel about exhaust

    I've never done anything with exhaust with any of my vehicles, so i'm not that familiar but i'm thinking about doing something that makes a more enjoyable sound. how does the forum feel about exhaust upgrades / replacements on these trucks? are we looking at worse gas mileage, smog...
  2. Andy Rubalcaba

    used parts from timing job

    Hey folks, i'll be cleaning up and posting my used parts for sale pretty soon here, likely on ebay, from the timing job I just completed last week on my expy. I just wanted to see if there's any interest on here first, if this helps someone on the forum then that would be more ideal. They will...
  3. Andy Rubalcaba

    bolt for dipstick tube - anyone know?

    The bolt for my dipstick tube has gone missing, it was a PITA trying to get it tightened back down after my timing job, I knew it wasn't fully tightened but it seemed good enough for the time being. well now it's flopping around like crazy, which makes me worried since it's my daily driver...
  4. Andy Rubalcaba

    OTC Roller Follower Tool

    One word of advice for those trying to install their roller followers back in and are fed up with base circle not lining up ( seriously, what a tedious process! ), take note of this person's video and if needed and if you have the collar of the bulb end of the roller follower almost up and...
  5. Andy Rubalcaba

    crankshaft front seal - socket to tap in?

    What ball joint socket would y'all order to tap in a front cankshaft seal? I tried to tap it in with me and my wife using flat blades and tape on the ends, trying to be as even as possible but it was a complete failure. I don't own any sockets larger than 32mm, which is no where near large...
  6. Andy Rubalcaba

    problem with roller follower removal

    I need some help - i'm using the OTC tool and following FordTech's video to remove these roller followers, however middle exhaust roller on cylinder one does not make sense to me. he says to point the tool away from the spark plug wel basically, using the edge of cylinder head as a pry point...
  7. Andy Rubalcaba

    aftermarket coolant hoses? yay or nay

    I'm inspecting my hoses during my timing job, big main ( assumedly main ) hose has tiny little cracks on the interior, not the whole way down but there are some. I'll be planning and shopping for a cooling system rehaul, at least on the hoses but i'll get a thermastat just to have on-hand as...
  8. Andy Rubalcaba

    using a harmonic balancer kit

    I'm struggling with this harmonic balancer kit, is it okay for the stem to go into the keyway or should it be utilizing the old bolt to press onto? the bolt there doesn't work, and the stem does fit but i'm just not sure if that damages anything inside the crank keyway? ive only put it in hand...
  9. Andy Rubalcaba

    fan shroud removal...

    Wrapped up day 1 of timing job with struggling against this fan shroud. the fan is off, but can't lift out cause the shroud is not out and FordTech's video shows a much simpler shroud situation. has anyone dealt with getting the shroud out on a 08 limited, I couldn't even find the drain valve...
  10. Andy Rubalcaba

    keyway position for timing job?

    Hey folks, getting ready for my timing job ( finally! needed tax refund first ) but the biggest thing i've been confused on even though i've watched the video series over and over on the timing job, is how to make sense of where the 12 o clock and 6 o clock positions are on the keyway. someone...
  11. Andy Rubalcaba

    Radiator upgrade? Tow help

    Hey y'all, I'm in need of the radiator upgrade that comes with the HD tow package on these EL Expy's, mine did not come with the HD tow package but I will be towing a bigger travel trailer eventually ( currently only tow a popup trailer which is very light ). I'll be around 5,000lbs to 6,000lbs...
  12. Andy Rubalcaba

    A/C fluctuates - works, but goes High and Low

    Air Conditioner is fluctuating between High and Low, I keep it on low but it keeps going up and down and won't stay stable. anyone deal with this before? i'm thinking bad battery because my side mirrors also stopped working and my seat won't adjust anymore. I haven't tested it yet cause i've...
  13. Andy Rubalcaba

    Wiring up Aftermarket headlamps

    Need some help with some headlamps i just bought on OfferUp, the main plug appears to be maybe a relay or at least that kind of plug. maybe it plugs into a relay? idk im not knowledgeable with electrical however I follow directions well. also it has two raw wires, sort of looks like they come...
  14. Andy Rubalcaba

    Need susp. & tires - 2k budget

    Hey y'all, I had previously posted asking about the OEM air ride suspension, however i'm considering full coil system with a slight lift because since i'm in need of tires anyways this would be the time to do it I feel. What brand/model should I be looking at for suspension, and what tire size...
  15. Andy Rubalcaba

    Air suspension options

    Hey y'all, i'll be replacing my rear air suspension on my '08 EL Limited, do you recommend OEM or aftermarket? and all I could find so far is that sundown makes some but can't tell if that is the actual OEM provider? edit: I meant Suncore, not Sundown. I must have been daydreaming about subs lol.

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