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  1. rjdelp7

    87 vs 89 vs 93 octane - my findings

    Good for you dude. Must have the lame-o 3.08 gears and drive like a granny.
  2. rjdelp7

    87 vs 89 vs 93 octane - my findings

    Those specs also claim 20mpg for the 5.4l. Yeah, I don't think so. Page 2, just says 320hp, not 320 using E85. Wikipedia Ford Modular says 310hp in the Expedition. Don't know why the F-150 would be more. Many Expedition owners think they are the same vehicles, but are not.
  3. rjdelp7

    87 vs 89 vs 93 octane - my findings

    Here we go again, making claims with no proof. How many times now? Lets see dyno results for 'way more power'. E50? really? How many Expedition owners use it or can even find it.
  4. rjdelp7

    87 vs 89 vs 93 octane - my findings

    The 5.4l 3V has a 9.8:1 compression ratio and does not need premium. The flex fuel model has a different fuel pressure regulator and full stainless lines. They don't make more power on E85. The MPG's go down. All of the 5.4l's made 310hp in the last year of production in 2014
  5. rjdelp7

    87 vs 89 vs 93 octane - my findings

    No engine 'sees' the fuel it's burning. When you buy a 5.0l Mustang(or some Lincolns), it uses 91 or higher. However, the manual says 'will run on lower octane, with reduced performance. The knock sensor detects spark detonation and pulls/retards the timing. When you put 87 octane in the newer...
  6. rjdelp7

    Help Identify! Broken Engine Part

    They can fall off from over revving, bad valve spring, bad oil pump, driving low on oil, using incorrect oil(too heavy) or oil thickening additives. A new one can put on fairly easy. Make sure the valve is closed first and pry it back in place. The valve spring pressure holds it in.
  7. rjdelp7

    1st Oil Change (surprise - metal drain plug)

    My Craftsmans zero turn tractor, came with a piece of tube. It attaches to the oil drain, that is a twist to open valve. No drips and oil pours right into the pan. If Briggs and Stratton can do this, why not Ford?
  8. rjdelp7

    98 xlt 4.6 ball joints wrong or right?

    Years ago I got burned by autozone, for a Saturn(winter car) ball joint. It would not tighten in the knuckle. Turns out they sold me the wrong part. It looked close to original, but was wrong. The old one was so rusted, couldn't be put back on. I had to drive it a few miles clunking, to a...
  9. rjdelp7

    OEM glass or "dealer glass"?

    Most dealers 'farm out' the glass repairs. Can someone explain what ceramic tint does. In NY it's illegal to tint a windshield. The cars I see with side tint, are usually young guys with lowered Civics
  10. rjdelp7

    EPAS vs Hydrualic

    I owned a 99 Town Car. The steering would over boost at slow speeds and get firm at highway. The power steering pump had an electrical connector and was controlled by the ECM. This has been around for a while.
  11. rjdelp7

    Bikes and/or Kayaks on the roof???

    How about putting the bikes in the camper.
  12. rjdelp7

    2008 Ford Expedition XLT - 3rd AC compressor in 4 years

    Find a new mechanic. Buy a compressor with a warranty. The accumulator and condenser are cheap. Not a bad idea to change them. When the system is vacuumed, the moisture turns to steam and is released.
  13. rjdelp7

    2008 Ford Expedition XLT - 3rd AC compressor in 4 years

    Find a new mechanic. Buy a compressor with a warranty. The evaporator and condenser are cheap. Not a bad idea to change them. When the system is vacuumed, the moisture turns to steam and is released.
  14. rjdelp7

    Should I Be Cheap?

    I paid $190/w a 1 yr warranty. A bad compressor can let debris into the system. Make sure they change the part with the filter.
  15. rjdelp7

    Dealer says rack/pinion leaking at both ends....

    They usually leak under the boots. David1 may be correct
  16. rjdelp7

    Dealer says rack/pinion leaking at both ends....

    They usually leak under the boots. David1 may be correct
  17. rjdelp7

    Dealer says rack/pinion leaking at both ends....

    Fan Belt? You have one Serpentine belt. It turns the water pump, alternator and power steering. If it breaks, your calling a tow truck. I wouldn't assume, you being automatically being ripped off.
  18. rjdelp7

    Dealer says rack/pinion leaking at both ends....

    A leak in the Power steering, will fail NY State inspection. Assuming you can DIY. It will still need an alignment.
  19. rjdelp7

    Blow off valve factory tube removal; what’s the verdict?

    What is your goal? To have more noise or what? You never reported back on the gains, from last swap. What was the result? Any issues?
  20. rjdelp7

    18 platinum had steering whl threads popped on leather

    Leather steering wheels are around $400, plus labor to install. Good luck getting Ford to fix...
  21. rjdelp7

    Longest-lasting vehicles: SUVs are way ahead - Expedition Unstoppable

    The 1st Gen Expeditions made the list. The 'improved' newer models did not. Interesting, that Lincoln Town Car is missing(400K car) and the Toyota Camry.
  22. rjdelp7

    Can a fuel pump go bad after Expedition sitting for 6 months?

    Is the theft light flashing? Try a different key. Was it recently in an accident? Check the fuel pump safety switch. Fuel prime lasts for 4-8sec after turning key to 'on'. Try cycling key 3 times and pause at 'on'. A blow with rubber mallet to the tank, has been known to wake up a dying fuel...
  23. rjdelp7

    Ordered an air intake!

    IGnore LOKIWOLF, he is an EXPLORER owner/driver. He trolls this forum. He makes exaggerated claims and thinks he knows more than Ford Engineers.
  24. rjdelp7

    Ordered an air intake!

    9300lb towing. It's only maybe 325hp on 87 octane. 375 on 93. Only the platinum and Navigator are 400
  25. rjdelp7

    Ordered an air intake!

    The 5.0l truck version, is not high performance either.

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