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  1. tonydiv

    99 expy start issues

    When was the last time that the fuel filter was changed?
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    Diesel swap

    I assume that you're talking about diesel trucks, because there are several diesel cars available. (and more on the way)
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    Diesel swap

    If you are thinking of doing something to increase efficiency and the life of the motor, a great option to think about is an LPG or propane conversion. There are dual fuel setups and complete lpg conversions. With the dual fuel version you can get a range of over 600 miles. Once the conversion...
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    Bumping sound

    A bump or knock is almost always related to a suspension link or bushing / mount. It can also be a hub unit bearing, but you'll usually hear a roar from the bearing. You may need to put a relatively big pry bar on all those suspension bushing points to test them. A lot of people just grab the...
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    Trans question

    Did the old fluid look / smell dirty burnt and black? What can happen is the old fluid can coat the internals of the trans and not let the new fluid do its job. When I owned my shop, we wouldn't do a trans fluid change if the fluid looked too far gone. Is there any chance that the new...
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    Differential options

    The thing to remember is that modern stability control and traction control systems need open differentials to function properly. The system can't send brake force to individual wheels if there is a locking or limited slip device in the system.
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    Tow Package Questions

    The larger trans and oil coolers will more than pay for themselves with the increased life (especially the transmission) of the driveline. Improved cooling is the major benefit of the hd tow package
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    Spinning transmission pan drain bolt

    Does walmart make the proper Dex/Merc fluid?
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    Shes stalling on me..

    Yep, it seems like you may have knocked something loose or perhaps cracked a brittle vacuum line. I use the propane torch method to find those leaks.
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    Possible water on oil filler cap and oil filler neck

    Back in the good old days, when engines had crankcase vents that actually vented to the atmosphere, this problem didn't exist. Now, for environmental reasons, engines are pretty well sealed up and that moisture from condensation has no place to go. Short trips in cold weather can make it...
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    Train Air horns

    You can listen to all the different choices here: WOLO MFG. CORP. AIR HORNS, AIR HORN ACCESSORIES & AIR COMPRRESORS and here: WOLO TRUCK AIR HORNS AND HIGH PRESSOR ON-BOARD AIR SYSTEMS
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    Upsizing Tires

    I also think that most of those performance programmers will also allow you to calibrate the new tire size in to the ecu. You may want to contact one of the manufacturers to see what capabilities their programmers have.
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    Upsizing Tires

    Why not just go to a 275/55R18 or a 275/60R18 ? The first one is basically the same overall size and the second one is 3% larger.
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    engine time :'(

    Places like this can help you out if you don't want to take the chance on a used motor. Ford 8 Cylinder Engines They will usually put inserts in the plug holes to prevent any blowout issues in the future.
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    97 xlt under body rust protection?

    If you can prep the surface correctly (like putting it up on a rack, de-greasing and powerwashing it) undercoating or spray in bedliner will work great. You really need to get any loose scaly rust and grease off of every part, or you're just wasting your time. Expect to spend 3 or 4 times as...
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    Help please...unusual motor sound suddenly

    The key to the process, no matter which repair kit you chose, is to keep as much crap out of the cylinder as possible. A small piece of tubing attached to a shop vac can help get any debris out. All it takes is a tiny piece of metal to get wedged between the valve and valve seat, and you...
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    4x4 issue ??? Maybe

    Were the rpms normal when you were driving? Any chance that the carpeting is wet? This can indicate a windshield leak. That leak can cause the GEM to make things act wacky. Is there anything else that operates intermittently? Did things ever get back to normal?
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    Timing Chain

    Because it has tensioners, Ford says it is good for the life of the vehicle. They also say the same about the 'lubed for life' rear end gear and some other components. We all know that it's complete BS though. With 262,000 miles on the clock, I'm not sure that I would spend the money to...
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    Possible Engine & Tranny ...

    I think we need to know what kind of a budget you are thinking about for the project. There are performance rebuilds done by reputable companies that start at about $2200. A 5.0L Coyote crate motor and the required accessories will cost you about 4 times that price. Of course, you'll want a...
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    Bar keepers friend for aluminum

    It's an abrasive cleanser like Comet. If you have clear coated aluminum wheels or God forbid, painted wheels, it will scratch the hell out of them. I suppose that it would be ok as a first step when polishing oxidized bare aluminum.
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    U-joint replacement HELP!!!

    Do you mean the carrier bearing?
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    Running board lights.

    I used led bulbs that were more directional. They send more light to the boards.
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    rear wheel bearings or U-joints?

    The guy who did the gear swap would have to be a real door knob not to notice bad driveshaft u-joints when he was doing the gear swap. I mean he had the driveshaft in his hands at one point during the swap. Wheel bearings will rumble and make get louder the faster you go. When they really get...
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    Any help for a newby?

    Put the tester in milliamps and put it between the neg battery terminal and the neg battery cable (with the pos cable attached to the battery) OR, if you have a decent clamp meter, you can just put it on the battery cable. This will show you how much the battery is draining. You can then...
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    Re Calibrate ABS?

    The front tone rings are the same regardless of whether you have the 8.8 or the 9.75 rear ends. The difference is the hard-coded info in the ecu.

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