hammerg26
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Thought I would I start a "build" thread - won't really be a build thread, but more of a here is what I did to my "new" truck. There is some duplication, as I sort of posted all over the forum in my initial exuberance... this is the link from the "General Discussion" section: http://www.expeditionforum.com/f39/1999-eddie-bauer-4x4-18600/
Then I saw Skyjumper's thread: http://www.expeditionforum.com/f42/new-2-me-1999-ex-4x4-13627/ and thought I would put it all in one place... including questions and answers.
The start:
Just picked up a 1999 Eddie Bauer 4x4 with only 70K miles on it. Looking forward to enjoying my new truck. Is taking some getting used to, as I am coming out of a Fusion Hybrid (I know - my gas mileage MAY see a hit... )... had a 2004 Expy, but it was a 4x2...
I hope to be able to use this for camping, mild-off roading... I used to have a Jeep JK...
Seems there is a lot to read on here... let the fun begin.
Pictures:
Photobucket Pics
January 10, 2013:
Just got back from the mechanic. Here is what they found:
Everything looked really good under the truck and on top of the truck. There was some minor leaking from the rear speed sensor on transfer case. That was really about it - rear brakes were low. They did recommend the following:
1. Transmission Service (flush and fill) (~$220)
2. Transfer Case Drain and Fill (~$85)
3. Front and Rear Diff Drain and Fill (~$120 / ~$185)
4. Rear Brakes (~$200)
The bad: There is a torque converter shudder... thought is try to do the trans flush and fill, add an additive, and then see if the shudder is due to the clutches needing to be lubed up (truck did sit some). If that does not work, looking at $1000 or so for a new torque converter... - so much for saving money on a used car...
January 11, 2013:
Had the tranny flushed and filled, added ATC Plus (really hoping this fixes / reduces the torque converter shudder)
Changed the rear differential fluid...
Added new wiper blades...
January 12, 2013:
Changed the oil with new Mobil 1 5w30 High Mileage and Mobil 1 Filter (Autozone had a sale).
Changed the front differential with Royal Purple.
Changed the transfer case fluid.
The truck sounds a lot better, there was some noise while turning, which I now attribute to the transfer case / front diff turning. It is my understanding that they turn even if not in 4x4, as part of the A4WD (read somewhere on here about even with the Brown Wire Mod, there is still 5% or going to transfer case and front diff. I am guessing the fluid in the transfer case and front diff had not been changed... EVER. The Expy only has 70K miles on it, but it is 14 years old.
Only downside is that I need new rear brakes (down to about 2mm) and need a right outer tie rod - never done one of those before.
I hope to do the brakes today or tomorrow, using Duralast Gold brakepads. Anyone have any thoughts on these???
I guess I should also change the fuel filter - any ideas on this one???
Until later.
Hammer
Then I saw Skyjumper's thread: http://www.expeditionforum.com/f42/new-2-me-1999-ex-4x4-13627/ and thought I would put it all in one place... including questions and answers.
The start:
Just picked up a 1999 Eddie Bauer 4x4 with only 70K miles on it. Looking forward to enjoying my new truck. Is taking some getting used to, as I am coming out of a Fusion Hybrid (I know - my gas mileage MAY see a hit... )... had a 2004 Expy, but it was a 4x2...
I hope to be able to use this for camping, mild-off roading... I used to have a Jeep JK...
Seems there is a lot to read on here... let the fun begin.
Pictures:
Photobucket Pics
January 10, 2013:
Just got back from the mechanic. Here is what they found:
Everything looked really good under the truck and on top of the truck. There was some minor leaking from the rear speed sensor on transfer case. That was really about it - rear brakes were low. They did recommend the following:
1. Transmission Service (flush and fill) (~$220)
2. Transfer Case Drain and Fill (~$85)
3. Front and Rear Diff Drain and Fill (~$120 / ~$185)
4. Rear Brakes (~$200)
The bad: There is a torque converter shudder... thought is try to do the trans flush and fill, add an additive, and then see if the shudder is due to the clutches needing to be lubed up (truck did sit some). If that does not work, looking at $1000 or so for a new torque converter... - so much for saving money on a used car...
January 11, 2013:
Had the tranny flushed and filled, added ATC Plus (really hoping this fixes / reduces the torque converter shudder)
Changed the rear differential fluid...
Added new wiper blades...
January 12, 2013:
Changed the oil with new Mobil 1 5w30 High Mileage and Mobil 1 Filter (Autozone had a sale).
Changed the front differential with Royal Purple.
Changed the transfer case fluid.
The truck sounds a lot better, there was some noise while turning, which I now attribute to the transfer case / front diff turning. It is my understanding that they turn even if not in 4x4, as part of the A4WD (read somewhere on here about even with the Brown Wire Mod, there is still 5% or going to transfer case and front diff. I am guessing the fluid in the transfer case and front diff had not been changed... EVER. The Expy only has 70K miles on it, but it is 14 years old.
Only downside is that I need new rear brakes (down to about 2mm) and need a right outer tie rod - never done one of those before.
I hope to do the brakes today or tomorrow, using Duralast Gold brakepads. Anyone have any thoughts on these???
I guess I should also change the fuel filter - any ideas on this one???
Until later.
Hammer
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