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    Changing Plugs/COPs

    Don't lose sleep over this, I very seriously doubt the plugs will back out because anti-seize was used. BTW: I used Bosch plugs. Not sure what they are made of.
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    Changing Plugs/COPs

    I didn't care at all about torque. I just tightened them down. I've replaced hundreds of plugs and never torqued any of them. Useless waste of time IMO!
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    Changing Plugs/COPs

    I used these - no issues at all so far! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0031ZDU62?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
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    2003 noise that we cant figure out

    I'd say it is probably something brake related. The check engine light could mean anything so definitely check asap. You bought a vehicle at the end of its "cheap" life and you may have a serious money pit moving forward. Hopefully you didn't pay more than $2k or so for it.
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    looking for tips on good calipers and suspension parts.

    Use a long pipe as a breaker bar. Or else connect another wrench to the end of the one you are using. DON'T use a ratchet! It will break the ratchet and possibly injure you when it does! I really suggest you get an impact wrench.
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    looking for tips on good calipers and suspension parts.

    I want to say 18mm.
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    Side mirrors behaving erratically

    Sounds like your mirrors got bumped and are out of sync. Happens on mine. I just manually pop the mirrors back so that they have the travel they need to reposition properly. Just put them to the end of travel with the power switch. If they pop, move it back so it has more room and try again...
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    looking for tips on good calipers and suspension parts.

    I recently swapped my air ride out for traditional shocks/springs and I suggest if you don't have one to get an impact wrench. Those bolts are in there really tight!
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    Any value to air ride components?

    I removed all of my air shocks and replaced with traditional shocks. One of them (front passenger) seemed to have a slow leek not sure if it was the shock or the connection. All 4 look to be in great shape with no discernible rot or cracks on the bags. The underside of my Expedition is totally...
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    Changing Plugs/COPs

    Just the air intake, the engine cover, and there is something that blocks the front driver's side plug that is easy to remove not sure what it is. You need a 7mm socket with extensions and a 7mm open end wrench to remove the COP bolts. One of the COP plugs is hard to get to without the wrench...
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    Changing Plugs/COPs

    I finally bit the bullet and did the plugs on the 2003 EB with 5.4. Not as bad as I thought or read. The only really bad one is the passenger side rear and that wasn't a total PITA. All you need it one universal joint and a few extensions. I replaced all 8 plugs and COPs in well under 2 hours. I...
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    Do your adjustable pedals work right?

    What years does this work for? Your ebay listing says '04 and up. I have an '03.
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    Do your adjustable pedals work right?

    Hey can someone post instructions for the repair? My pedals have not worked since I got the car back in '04 (it is an '03 EB). They make a quick blip but don't move even a millimeter. I think they are as high as they go which for me sucks I usually put adjustable pedals all the way down.
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    Sparkplug change on 03 5.4

    Thanks I just ordered one. I was concerned about the electrode. I thought I could very carefully put in in place with the non-grommet socket but it ended up falling into the hole. I decided to just put it back together and see how it ran and it runs perfect. Next time I will use the hose...
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    2003 5.4 wont start on first crank....?

    No clue the shop did it. He said it was not part of the pump however.
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