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  1. Machete

    Rattling noise

    No way in **** I’m getting underneath and doing that job lol! But that’s a great idea about buying a new transmission crossmember. Now that I think of it my gas tank crossmember or shield thing needs replacing too. It’s so rusted it looks like spaghetti.
  2. Machete

    Rattling noise

    I just posted about my rattle. I thought it was ac compressor. Nope. Noooo. I couldn’t be simple. It’s the catalytic converters. The insides are rattling so I orders new set of Walkers.
  3. Machete

    New catalytic converters w pipes

    Sooooo...turns out that rattling wasn’t coming from under the hood and the ac compressor. The rattle is from both sides inside the cats. Ordered a set of Walkers Direct Fit for both sides all 4 and pipe. This ole gal owes me a few favors.
  4. Machete

    To re-engine, or not to re-engine? That is the question

    Well I found some early rust on the bottom seam of my passenger front door. ****** me off. Alreayhave some popping out on rockers. That makes my decision easy. Next high ticket item that goes I’ll fix and sell. Wouldn’t mind finding another Eddie Bauer 4x4 that’s rust free as replacement.
  5. Machete

    coolant leak from intake

    I used motorcraft intake @ 170k miles.
  6. Machete

    New purchase dilemma...

    Buying anything right now is just wasting money. You know you’re overpaying. Why would anyone do that? If your truck is a screw then keep it till next year see what the market does. Be patient.
  7. Machete

    120,000 mile service question

    If it’s a 4x4 consider doing the front diff and transfer case oil too.
  8. Machete

    120,000 mile service question

    $700 is acceptable but $1000 NFW. I’d also do the tranny fluid and radiator fluid.
  9. Machete

    Ahhh, that popping sound when you turn the wheels all the way

    The popping sound only happens sometimes. I’m sure it’s announcing early warning of worn ball joint. My fuel comment was unrelated side note. I only use non ethanol gas. I did learn ethanol fuel does burn cleaner meaning less exhaust but not that I care. My truck loves the added pop of non ethanol.
  10. Machete

    2000 Eddie Bauer or 2016 XLT - what would you buy?

    I wouldn’t sell my 1st gen for $5k. It’s worth more to me as a tool. They’re inexpensive to fix, parts are easy, and they’re paid for. When I’m done w her she’ll get retired and hang in my warehouse and live as a weekend tow rig.
  11. Machete

    2000 Eddie Bauer or 2016 XLT - what would you buy?

    This might be me in 50k-100k miles from now.
  12. Machete

    What is the best year Expedition to buy?

    I like the thing where I plug my iPhone to that screen on the dash and it shows me a map and I can play the songs on my phone. Now that’s cool maan!
  13. Machete

    Ecoboost engine burning fluids

    Yeah but pushrod motors aren’t OHC and they are single cam. Much simpler and reliable thus Ford’s 7.3 and Dodge HEMI.
  14. Machete

    To all the Naysayers

    Mine has 231,xxx so it’s just breaking in :D
  15. Machete

    1rst Edition - Addition or Addiction

    Saweeeet!
  16. Machete

    Can I tow this....

    No problem
  17. Machete

    What is the best year Expedition to buy?

    Ok so we’re choosing a truck based on the radio?
  18. Machete

    What did you do to the expy today

    I see tie rods and ball joints in his future.
  19. Machete

    2000 Eddie Bauer or 2016 XLT - what would you buy?

    I’m 6’0 and my head comes nowhere near roof and I have a third row. You sure it’s an Expy? That 2016 is a ecoboost engine. Do your reading. Why would you pay $20k more and in cash for a used truck w 100k miles? You have a young family put that cash into something that pays you vs you paying it...
  20. Machete

    Cost to R&R oils

    And that’s why I always flush vs drain. My fluid is always red not brown.
  21. Machete

    Cost to R&R oils

    I’ve flushed my tranny many times. If your tranny is weak then you can damage it but mine benefits from getting all the old fluid out. Besides, every dealer I work with has no concern flushing trannies which is why they have the specific equipment.
  22. Machete

    Cost to R&R oils

    I do have trust issues. I have a good indy but they’re good for certain things. I use the dealer when I need deep pockets to go after if they screw up. I don’t trust the indy to flush my tranny. I’ve had it flushed several times at the dealerships and never a problem. Now with all the damn...
  23. Machete

    Cost to R&R oils

    I’ve gotten prices from 3 dealers all in the $850-$900 range. One even offered a loaner. How low will they go?
  24. Machete

    Cost to R&R oils

    What is your guess the price is to have following job done. Front diff oil Rear diff oil Transfer case oil Tranny flush (not drain n fill) Coolant flush.
  25. Machete

    Ecoboost engine burning fluids

    Agreed on the lack of engine options on Expy’s. I typically plan way ahead and for a while now I’ve been considering what my next daily runner needs to be. I know it won’t be an ecoboost and really want to avoid VVT v8’s. I know I’ll blow through those in 100k miles then need cam phaser job etc...

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