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  1. Machete

    Fix or leave it?

    Just got two estimates. Private body shop approximately $2000 to cut off the rocker panels, weld new ones, paint and clear coat, including removal of running boards and replacement of the rusted metal frame backing. Ford dealer over $4000.
  2. Machete

    Ford back with big blocks and pushrods!

    This has turned into a great thread. For me reading all the above hits home. I’m now starting a new job. My customers are new car dealers. I’ve learned the average car payment in America is $600/mo!! I must be a dinosaur because I’ve not had a car payment since 2001. Unfortunately I’m facing...
  3. Machete

    Ford back with big blocks and pushrods!

    My next truck will have to be either the 6.2 or 7.3. Don’t want to risk VCT issues and expense. I need to be running on the highway constantly w good reliability in higher mileage ranges 100k-200k+. I’ll retire this 2v 5.4 at 250k (212,xxx now) so thinking on best used V8 truck to replace...
  4. Machete

    Fix or leave it?

    Wow. That’s rust. Mine is just now popping blisters. If I fix it it’ll last me a couple years before it starts to bubble up again. Damn shame cause truck looks and runs excellent.
  5. Machete

    What year is your expedition?

    2000 EB 4x4 212,xxx mi
  6. Machete

    Where are you from?

    Did either of your 5.4’s require a phaser job?
  7. Machete

    Where are you from?

    Born in Cuba. Raised in Miami. Lived 20 years just outside Chicago. Just moved back to Florida.
  8. Machete

    Fix or leave it?

    After reading up on the various vehicles I considered ie Tahoe, Silverado, F-150, Tundra, Grand Cherokee, and a budget of around $15-18k, I’m coming to the conclusion I should save my money and put another 50k-100k mi on this ole gal. I’ve maintained w open check book. It runs perfectly. Needs...
  9. Machete

    Fix or leave it?

    So you can see the rest of the truck is nice.
  10. Machete

    Fix or leave it?

  11. Machete

    13-14 3v 5.4L engines. Cam phaser or Rocker issues?

    My thing is I’m going to be buying something that will have a hundo or close to it on mileage then drive it 20-30k a year so I don’t want to have to pay for a phaser job while the truck is in service. I need to run a vehicle that’s on the highway almost constantly every week w some semblance...
  12. Machete

    Are there no reliable SUV’s anymore??

    New job will require I drive about 20-30k mi year so thought I might retire my ole gal w 212,xxx and find something w 100k or so to use for another hundo miles, then sell and so on. Reading all the different forums on Fords, Chevy etc in price range of $15k-18k w 100k mi, it seems everything...
  13. Machete

    5.4l Eddie Bauer Air Suspension Delete

    Look up Monroe kit. Part #90010.
  14. Machete

    Gen 3 expo struts problem

    My truck is much older but I’ve been using the Monroe 90010 kit for my coil over conversion and I got 80k out of the first kit. Just installed a new one few months ago. Can’t complain getting 80k in the rust belt w harsh winters and salt.
  15. Machete

    13-14 3v 5.4L engines. Cam phaser or Rocker issues?

    From watching fordmacaluco videos it appears one of the major weak points is the oil pump. Which is why he uses Melling pumps when he does the job.
  16. Machete

    13-14 3v 5.4L engines. Cam phaser or Rocker issues?

    I can attest to the same a service writer I’ve used for 10 years told me the exact same thing. He invited me to look at the 5.4’s they’re rebuilding and swapping. They to the phaser job every day including on certain year 5.0’s!
  17. Machete

    13-14 3v 5.4L engines. Cam phaser or Rocker issues?

    Oh hell yes. If you do more research you’ll see the 5.4’s (and all variable cam timing Ford engines) have issues w phasers, cam chains, chain guides made of plastic, and stretched cam chains. The 3v 5.4 is more notorious for these common failures. Know when a car salesman is lying? Do your...
  18. Machete

    Did I get a crappy year Expedition?!?!? Part fitment issues. . . .

    So I’m thinking about an F-150 between 2010 -2014. I’ve now eliminated 2010 and 2014. Really gotta do research on model years I guess. Some people on these forums swear by using OE parts only.
  19. Machete

    It may be that time...

    Thanks guys! I’ll post pics here soon.
  20. Machete

    It may be that time...

    Taking on a new job that requires me to drive cross crossing the state FL. May be time to trade the ole gal in or sell. She’s perfectly maintained and runs great w all systems working. Dealer maintained etc. Looking at a new 4Runner. Would eBay be a safe way to sell? Never done business on...
  21. Machete

    Need recommendation for exhaust manifold

    Thinking further I have a machine shop near me Im thinking of having them polish the inside of the ports to remove the nubs and make sure all the ports are smoothed out. Would this help reduce cylinder variation?
  22. Machete

    Need recommendation for exhaust manifold

    The MC are not available for both banks and are ridiculously expensive. They are all made in China unfortunately. I purchased the ATP's. I will have them polished up to ensure smoothness and minimize cylinder to cylinder variances. Maybe even polish the ports.
  23. Machete

    Need recommendation for exhaust manifold

    Starting to make “da noise” after 1200 mi heavy trailer tow from Illinois to Florida. What’s the best maker that includes gasket and hardware? Is their a upgrade available for the studs? Thank you.
  24. Machete

    Tune Up - 1998 Exped XLT 4WD

    ...don’t forget frying the bacon!
  25. Machete

    Tune Up - 1998 Exped XLT 4WD

    Anne, The coil-over-plugs tend to go and sometimes before they go the rubber/plastic boots that connect to the spark plugs deteriorate. The COPS can be good but give a misfire just because the boot is cracked. My Ford dealer sells them separately perhaps Rock does too. You can inspect each to...

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