Recent content by Jake Oleszak

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    Alternator Not Charging Battery

    Alright everyone. I spent all evening yesterday contacting people who were parting out Expeditions. I finally found a guy who had the cable (after hours of people not messaging back and people who had them already cut). They were 2 hours away. I went today to get it, installed, and everything is...
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    Alternator Not Charging Battery

    I took the cable to a custom automotive shop. They confirmed the cable is shot. But they can’t find a fusible link to make a new cable? So what am I supposed to do here? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Alternator Not Charging Battery

    I didn’t want to mess with it myself because I don’t know anything about that fuse link. I guess I could have bypassed it for testing purposes, but with my luck, my truck would have blown up. I’ve been wanting to swap out this cable anyway because of how loose it is. It never really seemed right...
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    Alternator Not Charging Battery

    I found a guy that was able to get me the part. He was thinking the dealership gave me the wrong part number or something but he was confident this was the right art. I’ll get it tomorrow and make sure it’s right. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Alternator Not Charging Battery

    I called a local auto custom shop and they found the cable for me brand new. I don’t know how, but the description he gave me sounded right. Maybe the dealership gave me the wrong information? I’ll have the part by Monday and keep everyone posted. I’m skeptical but will remain hopeful! Sent...
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    Alternator Not Charging Battery

    I found a few local shops that will build one. It’ll run me about $200. I should probably test this cable to ensure this is the culprit before dropping that much. Though it probably should be replaced anyway just due to the physical state of the wires themselves. If I go this route I’ll...
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    Alternator Not Charging Battery

    I have to do some more digging to find an automotive electrical specialty shop near me. I started looking but didn’t see much of anything on my initial look but I’ll deep digging. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Alternator Not Charging Battery

    Hello all. I need some help with my 2005 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Edition 5.4L 3v 4x4. I recently had the "Check Charging System" message and battery light turn on. Over the next few hours the volt gauge slowly dropped down. I figured the alternator was bad because the same message and...
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    Instrument Cluster Lights and PATS

    Hello all. 05 Expedition EB 4x4 3v V8. I’m wanting to remove my instrument cluster for two reasons. 1. To replace the cluster bulbs because I have one burnt out; and 2. Fix my LCD display which has dimmed down to invisible (I’ve read it has a cold solder that needs repair, too easy). Will...
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    Catalytic Converter Replacement

    I bought a direct fit for my passenger side cat and had an issue fitting the slip joint between the left and right aides. The direct fit was supposedly the same size as the old one, but the flaired end of the slip had like, 1/4 inch overlap. I had to get it cut out and welded together. I would...
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    Catalytic Converter Replacement

    Are you talking about the direct fit cats? Like, the entire pipe assembly from manifold flanges to muffler? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Exhaust Manifold Flange Leak

    Uh... what? I literally agreed with what you said, saying the donut gasket would probably be the best first option... along with trying to clarify what the Permatex’s purpose is because it is rated for high heat in exhaust applications. Thanks for the input though. Sent from my iPhone...
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    Exhaust Manifold Flange Leak

    The copper RTV is specifically for exhaust. It’s rated to withstand 700 degrees. Both the copper and the Permatex Red are high heat for exhaust. The guy that welded up my muffler suggested these two products. He said to put some on the putter edge, let it dry for a while and then plug it up...
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    Exhaust Manifold Flange Leak

    I drive a 2005 Expedition 5.4L 3V Eddie Bauer 4x4. I have an annoying exhaust leak I believe is coming from the drivers side manifold flange. I know these years do not use gaskets but have the ball-socket type connection. I recently had to replace my passenger side catalytic converter...
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    Catalytic Converter Replacement

    I just ordered mine today and it should be here by the end of the week lol. I was fortunate enough to have the manifold flange bolts and the clamp bolt come out with a breaker bar. The flange bolts to the muffler will have to be cut though lol. I’m stoked to have a working vehicle again lol...
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