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  1. Racenut

    violent vibration over 40mph

    First off we would need to know if it is a 2wd or a 4wd? And when you said you did brakes, did you do rotors as well or just pads?
  2. Racenut

    Overheating head unit

    As far as the Head Unit goes, I have never had an issue with the factory wiring not being enough. I can push my Pioneer Premier all day at max volume and never have that issue. Now if the deck itself is getting to hot ( the internal amp ) then you would definatley experience what you are...
  3. Racenut

    1997 4.6 overheating issue

    Try running the cleaner thru the system and if it does not clear it up then change out the water pump. While changing out the pump, I would also put a thermostat in it.
  4. Racenut

    97 expo dont run right

    You can either take out all of the plugs and test every cylinder ( recomended ) or you can pull one plug at a time it will work either way. Here is a very breif breakdown on how to test the coils: http://www.ehow.com/how_5910271_check-coil-pack-ford-engine.html
  5. Racenut

    97 expo dont run right

    Here is a good video of How to do a Cylinder Compression Test - For the Expedition instead of trying to disable all of the coils, just pull the fuel pump fuse/relay that way you are not filling the cylinders with gasoline ( and this way it wont start ) also while you are cranking the engine over...
  6. Racenut

    Steering wheel

    Are they trying to sell you the Air Bag with it? $300 with air bag is a good deal, but if that price is for the wheel only then they are trying to bend you over. Try these guys out, shipping shouldn't be to bad since they are in Portland Oregon : ROSE AUTO WRECKING...
  7. Racenut

    Plenum Intake Gasket Repair

    There is no such thing as an "objector", but what he is talking about would be the FUEL INJECTORS there are 8 of them and they have to be removed in order to do the intake gasket so the mechanic should not charge much more to install new ones. Here is a link that you can look at to see the...
  8. Racenut

    spark plug part number

    An '01 runs a completly different plug than an '05. Here is what you need it is the Motocraft sp515 : http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/MOT0/SP515.oap?pt=03435&ppt=C0334
  9. Racenut

    1997 4.6 overheating issue

    Does your REAR heat work? If your REAR heat is working then I would say it sounds like a plugged heater core for the front, but it could also be the water pump. If the REAR heat DOES NOT work, then I would say change the water pump first. Either way you go I would definatley run a good...
  10. Racenut

    97 expo dont run right

    Yes you would need to put the motor on TDC of the compression stroke for every cylinder that you are testing that way you know that all of the valves are in the "closed" position. As far as pressure, I have always used between 90 - 100 psi. Fill it up shut off the air supply and see how long...
  11. Racenut

    97 expo dont run right

    All of those tools can be rented cheaply at your local parts store. If you have any questions about the condition of the motor those tests will let you know if there is anything MECHANICLY wrong with your truck, or if it is all electrical. Just trying to guess at what the problem is, is...
  12. Racenut

    97 expo dont run right

    Get a compression test done. You would need to do both "Dry" and "Wet". For the "Dry" test all you do is hook up the gauge and perfome the test on each cylinder and write down all the numbers. Then go thru and perform the test again, but squirt a little bit of oil down the spark plug hole...
  13. Racenut

    97 expo dont run right

    If you have a sensor that is not working properly when the computer tries to go into "Closed Loop" it will turn on the check engine light and set a code. It should not take a "long time" to get the motor up to operating temp, but it would probably take a good 15 - 20 min.
  14. Racenut

    performance question

    Check out my album and you can see how I did mine. It does not show the rear cat delete ( just straight pipe in place of the rear cats ), but you can see the removal of the factory Y. I am running the Flowmaster 70 Big Block Series ( pretty quite but with a nice tone, until you step on it then...
  15. Racenut

    Towing Questions

    The wires are terminated at the main harness conector in the drivers rear corner of the truck. If you fallow the 4 pin harness from the plug up to the harness you will find the wires.
  16. Racenut

    97 expo dont run right

    Yeah you should be able to check voltage at the coil conection wich will tell if the coils are getting power. It could be a bad spot in the harness / pinched or broken wires, or a bad ground. As for "Open Loop" usually that means, is that the truck has not gotten up to operating temp so the...
  17. Racenut

    Towing Questions

    You do NOT need to run any wires to the front of the vehicle! All expeditions are prewired so all you have to do is locate the wires in the main harness under the drivers side rear corner of the truck. Just follow the 4 pin harness till it conects into the main harness and you will find the...
  18. Racenut

    97 expo dont run right

    You need to check spark! If the plug is wet with clean gas, then you know that the injectors are working. Get something like this: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00914130000P?sid=IDx20070921x00003a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=00914130000P Pull a coil out and hook the tool up to...
  19. Racenut

    performance question

    Both will give you performance gains, and true the programer might give you more but the true potential of the chip will not come out until the exhaust is opened up. The more air you allow in the engine "gotts mod" the more air needs to go out, and if you do not open up the exhaust then you...
  20. Racenut

    Towing Questions

    You should not need to run any wires! Even thou your expy does not have the 7 pin, the harness that runs to the back already has the wires you need for the brakes and also the charge line and reverse light function if you whish to hook those up. Get under your truck in the back and fallow...
  21. Racenut

    Air Intake, hmm....

    I just wish that I would have found the "gotts mod" before I threw out the stock air intake! I would change it in a heart beat because the heat soak sucks in the summer. As it is I am trying to find a way to route some stainless into the fender or down low so I can get some cooler air than what...
  22. Racenut

    well so long

    Man honestly I would do some checkin at your local wrecking yard before I put her up for sale! She is a clean truck and you can deffently get the parts from a yard cheaper than a new car. Just doin a quick search of the yard I use in El paso, TX I found the rear axle out of an "02 Ex for...
  23. Racenut

    well so long

    WHAT!!!!! How did you figure that out? It sounded like it was just a small issue by the codes you posted.
  24. Racenut

    After-market hoods

    It say's that it has a functional scoop, but if you look at All the pics really close you can see that no holes have been cut out at all. So if there are no holes in the scoops then how is it a functionall scoop. But fiberglass hoods SUCK anyways they are a PITFA to try to get lined up and...
  25. Racenut

    This is my Expedition's Daddy!

    That is EXACTLY what I want ( even the right color :drool: ) now if only I had the 2*,000 sitting in the bank.

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