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    Transmission Tube replacement question.

    Mine is rusted where it curves over the exhaust. I'm thinking to replace it at the next trans service. The bottom part at the trans seems like it might be plastic, I crawled under there a few weeks ago.
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    Transmission Tube replacement question.

    Sorry to unearthed an old thread but how much of a pia was removing the dipstick tube? I've got some rust on mine and want to replace at the next trans service.
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    Paint Hitch

    Looks like the rust is just surface rust. I just have to decide to take it off or not. Sounds like it can be done on the truck. I will definitely replace the hardware if I take it off. Thanks GP
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    Paint Hitch

    My hitch on my 2000 is all rust colored. How have you guys painted the hitch. Looks like 4 bolts on each side but looks like an evap cannister in the way on the drivers side. All through bolted though so if they break I should just have to replace the bolt. I just hate to take it off without...
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    1997: Rear Rotor Removal (GRRRRR!!)

    I know this is an old post but how did this work? Anyone have any ideas on this job. I'm doing mine again and know the drivers side is stuck and the adjuster for the parking brake is frozen and I'm just knocking teeth off it. Passenger side was disassembled last year and adjuster lubed so...
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    Winshield Leak?

    I have had my 2000 Expedition EB for a little over a year. When I got it the windshield had a small crack and after about 2 months we got a new one. Well now about a year later I have water coming from someplace. I can't figure out where it is coming from. I see a drip at the handle on the...
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    Which trans?

    I just did mine about 2 weeks ago too. Found a valve body bolt on the magnet. You don't have a drain plug on your's. I have one on mine. It is right through the center of the magnet. I thought all of the 4R100's had drain plugs. I guess I'm luckier than I thought. GP
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    Which trans?

    If you check the driver's side door there should be a sticker that gives you codes. I think the 4R100 is Trans code E. I also think the 4R100 pan has 20 bolts and has a drain plug and the other does not. I have the same truck with 4R100 so probably is. GP
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    Transmission Flush

    Well I finally did it. I bought the new Mercon V from the ford dealer that is licensed as both Mercon and Mercon V. I also got a filter from the dealer. Total Price $102. Not too bad. The new Mercon V is supposed to be compatible and is synthetic blend. I also did the flush like I've seen...
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    Factory intake..........

    I did the intake mod on my 2000 5.4l yesterday. I used 3" pvc pipe and removed the snorkel. Used a table saw to thin the pipe OD out to fit through the fender hole. The old snorkel OD fits inside the ID of the pipe that I used. It was a little tough getting the airbox back into place. I...
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    Transmission Flush

    Just called the dealership. They get 149.95 for a "flush". I asked what a "Transmission Service" involved and he explained to me the benefits of the flush and that you don't have to drop the pan and open it up. I asked if I would need a filter change and he said it is not necessary. The...
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    Transmission Flush

    I thought about doing the TC drain. How do you fill it back up? Do you just run the truck and then stop it? Here is a note from another site: Mercon V Use in Mercon Transmissions: Effective 6-29-4, Ford is discontinuing Mercon ATF licensing and manufacturing. Mercon V is now approved...
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    Transmission Flush

    I bought my Expedition with 40k miles on it. It now has 60k on it. I checked the transmission fluid when I got it and it didn't seem burnt. It still looks red and doesn't smell. I want to do the flush that I've read about online. It involves draining the pan, removing the pan, replacing...
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    Swaybar Link?

    I parked the truck facing down hill last night instead of up hill and it went together pretty easily. Either the truck was leaning backward down the hill (front end pointing up) or the bushings were compressed a little from using a longer bolt and driving it about 10 miles. All is back...
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    Swaybar Link?

    I discovered a broken swaybar link yesterday while rotating my tires. I got a kit and couldn't get the nut on the bolts through the control arm. Am i doing something wrong? I put a longer bolt in there from Home Depot temporarily but haven't been able to find a longer grade 5 bolt. I checked...
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