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    Replacing exhaust manifolds. Is there really a difference between 98 and 99?

    Thanks for the replies!
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    Stall or hesitation when stopping

    check the tube that goes from the pcv valve to the back of the intake. mine was cracked at the elbow on the intake side... did the same thing.
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    97' 5.4L power loss?

    Check fuel pressure while driving...
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    Kicking when Driving uphill

    My educated guess would be a coil pack is starting to die, second guess would be fuel pump.
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    Replacing exhaust manifolds. Is there really a difference between 98 and 99?

    Shopping for exhaust manifolds for my 98 expy. the manifolds for the 99 are about 50 bucks cheaper. has anyone had them side by side to know what the real difference is?
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    98 4.6 check engine issue

    Take both dpfe lines loose, you should feel exhaust from both tubes, one has a restrictor at the main egr tube, so the folw won't be equal. You can use a coat hanger or heavy mechanics wire to clean carbon out till you feel flow from both tubes.
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    98 4.6 check engine issue

    I am also a mechanic. And i take offense to someone calling me a thief.... Auto Zone is steeling your money by selling you parts you don't need. and you robbing yourself by taking the parts back, because it makes the parts more expensive. Your problem could be very complex or something as...
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    98 4.6 check engine issue

    you really need to find a good mechanic to fix your 406 as you could spend a lot of money replacing the wrong parts.... it may be something as simple as a clogged pipe. people at auto parts stores want to sell you parts and are not mechanics.
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    Built Ford Tough Sticker

    sweet! going to have to go see if i can get some!
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    top 10 things that will get you 3 miles per gallon

    those missfire codes are not bogus.... sounds like you need 8 coil packs. trust me the fuel savings will pay for the coils. change all eight plugs and coils. clean the MAF, pull it out of the airbox and clean all of the build up of of the resistors with a good maf clean spray. check all...
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    07 front end on 98???

    i hope i a not beating a dead horse here... how different is the rest of the body? i understand anything is possible with enough cash and its been done on an f150... i need to replace my front end anyway so it would not be that much more difficult to swap out radiator, core support, etc. as...
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    My first Expedition, have a few questions and comments!

    I know from experience that i should have replaced them all... i just ran out of funds... LOL have good spare used one in truck just in case! i had not seen that you could buy the whole set from accel, thanks for the tip!
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    Tires rubbing and wheel sugestions?

    not to jack his thread... but what wheels do you run that are 16" would love to put some hwy tires on another set of wheels. and i have like three sets of 16's :drool2:
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    My first Expedition, have a few questions and comments!

    pulled the pad or tad ecu out of a taurus today hoping it will fit...lol the pats ecu controls the security system key reader that parts working fine. the sucky part is i soldered in the radio harness.... oh well i guess i need to do it... will let you guys know the outcome. thanks for the input
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    My first Expedition, have a few questions and comments!

    the power locks do respond to the switch but not to the cycling...
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    How heavy...

    My 98 with a 5.4, half tank of fuel, third seat, and me in it weighs just over 5800... I have the harbor freight 8k lb winch on my wrecker and i love it... it does everything a winch that cost 3 times as much will do...
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    My first Expedition, have a few questions and comments!

    All input and feedback are welcomed! First, i have been a mechanic for 20 years so i have a pretty good understanding of things, but you guys have experience with this particular vehicle and i appreciate the help. Well to start its a 98. I have replaced the water tube under the intake...
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    CB Antennas

    wilson antennie are the bomb! wilson 1000 magnetic or lil' wilson magnetic mount. my 1000 stays on at over 130mph...lol the key is setting the SWR... it can be done by reading the directions with the radio but i have had better results having it professionally done. costs about 15 bucks at a...
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    stereo install questions

    ok so i bought this 98 expidition with no radio. bought the amp bypass harness and istalled aftermarket sony cd player. hooked it up and it works fine for 15 seconds to 15 minutes and then shuts off???? shold i replace the radio or is it something in the facory wiring.really ticked off right...

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