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  1. joezek

    had exhaust done, lean O2 reading

    I don't know the distance for the second O2 sensor but I do have an opinion on the problem. Cutting the second cat off should cause the exact problem your having, if it's really flowing that much more exhaust. Moving the rear O2 sensor shouldn't have any effect on a lean problem. The second...
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    Vibration under Load/Acceleration

    If the vibration only occurs as the engine is under heavier loads such as hard acceleration, that usually means it's exhaust pipe related. The engine will twist and move around during heavy acceleration. When the engine moves it might be allowing an exhaust pipe to touch the floorboard, and when...
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    Another GOTTS mod.

    I've been very happy with the mod since I did it about 6 months ago. Using a Scangauge I can see that the IAT sensor is showing almost identical inlet air temp as whatever the outside air temp is. It doesn't get any better than that, installing a $300 "CAI" won't give you any "Colder" air than...
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    02 sensor question

    Sounds like you narrowed it down to which cylinders are misfiring, but what's causing it?....Could be coils, plugs, injectors. I don't think an O2 sensor would cause it to run so bad on one side to make those cylinders misfire, I think you'd get an O2 sensor CEL first. You can unplug the forward...
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    violent vibration over 40mph

    You know this symptom sounds almost identical to the problem we had on my fathers F350 4WD 20 years ago. He had a brand new 1988 F350, 4wd, 460 engine etc. It would drive smooth as glass, and then when you hit a bump in the road you had instant out of control left to right shaking in the...
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    05 Exped 5.4 Timing Chain

    First off, I honestly don't know the answers to your questions because I haven't done the 5.4 chain yet. However your post has me wondering about my truck. Mine has 147,000 miles on it. I doubt the chain's been messed with. How big of a project is it? Should I start worrying about mine being...
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    Front Hub Bearings Question

    On my 2WD, 03' expedition the front bearings need some help. The left one's making a dry bearing noise but spins effortlessly. The right one is silent but hard to turn. They're technically sealed bearings but I'm seeing if there's any proven way to grease them anyways. We use similar bearings...
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    Exhausting Thoughts

    Thanks to the advice and ideas from you guys, I placed my order today for a Spintech "Truck/RV 8000 series" muffler. I got the 2.5" dual in/3" center outlet model. I'm gonna have it installed with rear cats deleted and also gonna have them put a 4" angle cut chrome tip on it. I want the tail...
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    spintech mufflers

    I second your recommendation! I just installed my Spintech exhaust today, wow what a frieking awesome sound. Just for reference I'll let everyone know that on my old Pontiac I used to sware by Flowmasters and always had compliments on my 3 chamber Flowmasters, with my Pontiac 400, excellent...
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    Exhausting Thoughts

    I like the idea of Flowmaster 70 series dual in/single out. Is it quiet on the highway? I can't seem to find any real information about what the rear catalytic converters really do. I researched through the Ford SHOP manuals and emissions description manuals with no luck. It seems to be that...
  11. joezek

    violent vibration over 40mph

    Ahh, good old fashioned real power steering- they should all be like that. Well then any bad vibration caused by having the wheels off is probably a wheel bolted on crooked, or a very loose wheel bearing.
  12. joezek

    violent vibration over 40mph

    Number one thing to check is that the wheels are bolted on straight, possibly loosen and retorque in a cross pattern. Number two thing is, I had happen to me once- while replacing my front brakes too, I turned the steering wheel stop to stop with the engine NOT running. As soon as I tried...
  13. joezek

    Strut Mount Cushions

    I still haven't figured out what's so LOUDLY clunking in my front end, but it's definitely a loud clunk from the left and right front shocks or ball joints. If the left tire hits a bump, than the left makes the noise etc. I went to Good Year and had some front tires installed and asked them to...
  14. joezek

    Shudders at speeds between 45-55

    I have a shudder problem and may be similar to yours. Mine is the torque converter clutch engaging and disengaging. When it locks or unlocks (engages) the for a split second it shudders. The shudder feels like your running off the highway and driving on those rub strips that shake the vehicle...
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    I solved my oil consumption problem

    I haven't found the full synthetic yet, I had used semi synthetic last time.
  16. joezek

    I solved my oil consumption problem

    I recently bought my 03 Expedition with 137,000 miles on it. It was going through a ton of oil. Every week I had to add about 1/2 a quart and I only drive locally most of the time, not a lot of highway or long distance. The first two times I checked the oil it wasn't showing anything on the...
  17. joezek

    Will Lightning rims fit

    Oh I didn't realize I was 6 lug. It's been a few months since I had them off and I didn't make a mental note last time. The rims that were on my truck when I got it were stock 18" F150 rims, and they were the same pattern. I originally got rid of them because I wanted the factory Eddie Bauer...
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    Will Lightning rims fit

    I'm thinking of changing wheels and like the look of factory 18" Lightning rims off the 2004 model. I believe the stock tire size was 295/45-18. Will they fit an 03 expedition and does anyone have a pic of what it looks like?
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    Show me your HOODS

    I love that silver stripe with the snake skin pattern. Since I know nothing about custom painting, how do you make that pattern? Is there a template of some sort, maybe using a vinyl graphic sticker as the template? If I get a hood with the style having two side by side scoops then I'd like to...
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    Show me your HOODS

    Ok I found the hood that fits. This one is a Reflexxion P/N 705700 which fits 04 F-150's and 03-06 Expeditions. http://www.woodys-auto-supply.com/mobile/mobile-accessory-details.asp?prod=R11-705700
  21. joezek

    Show me your HOODS

    I'm pretty confused about which hood fits my 2003. Some ads say it fits 97-02 expedition and 97-03 F-150. Other ads for the same hood say it fits 97-03 expedition/F-150. Is the 2003 Expedition hood not interchangeable with the 02 hood? Is the 03 F-150 hood the same as an 02, but not 03? It's...
  22. joezek

    Show me your HOODS

    Thanks for those links, nice rims too. For a cowl induction hood I'm thinking of something like this but wider: I'm having a hard time finding 2003 hoods. Most I find are for 97-2002.
  23. joezek

    Show me your HOODS

    I'm looking for an aftermarket hood for my 03' EB Expedition. I seem to like the cowl induction style but there's a lot of choices. Anyone have pictures of hoods they've seen or installed themselves?- please post pictures. Along with a different hood, knowing that I'm going to install a...
  24. joezek

    2003 5.4L Eddie Bauer engine sputtering

    I'm not sure if the expedition works like my explorer did but, if it's a bad spark plug or coil then the check engine light will blink during the misfire. If you have a computer attached you can read the live sensors and you should get a code during the misfire. That will let you know which...
  25. joezek

    03' 5.4L, What Superchargers are available?

    I'm glad it's not too loud, of course I still want it to be heard.

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