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    FRUSTRATING ISSUE WITH NEW SACHS STRUT & MOUNT

    The new strut only came with a nylon insert lock nut. I will reuse the flat washer from the old strut. It has one thick flat washer ontop. It does not require one where the strut shaft meets the bottom/inside part of the mount. However, the washer really does nothing to address the clearance...
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    FRUSTRATING ISSUE WITH NEW SACHS STRUT & MOUNT

    I purchased two SACHS 316-534 front struts for my '07 EL. I also purchased two SACHS upper mounts PART # 803075 ALT # JSB4930S (Private Label package/closeout, was TRW's). Here is the issue. The strut rod that goes into the mount (threaded part) is NOT snug. It has clearance of perhaps 1/8 of an...
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    FUEL PUMP: MotorCraft? Delphi?

    FUEL PUMP UPDATE: I replaced the fuel pump a couple days ago. All in all it went well. The only issue was the fuel pump electrical plug. I had replaced the pump in 2018 with no issue. For whatever reason, this time the plug broke at the release clip. Upon reassembly I used a fuel line zip tie...
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    FUEL PUMP: MotorCraft? Delphi?

    Today I replaced the fuel filter & what I discovered concerns me. The filter was pretty much blocked. Upon removal I was able to blow through but with great force. The fuel that ran out at that point was clean. After I installed the new MotorCraft filter, I shook the old filter out & pure black...
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    FUEL PUMP: MotorCraft? Delphi?

    Thanks for the reply, max78. I concur with you about the burnt connections. You're probably right about the Delphi connections as well. I have changed the fuel filter before, but admittedly not nearly as often as I should. As for driving my expy to 300,000+ miles...anything is possible. I'll...
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    Tire size and KYB vs Monroe strut

    I had KYB installed on the front under warranty back in 2010 or 2012, can't recall, but they lasted 80,000+ miles. Those were made in the USA. I replaced them in 2018 with the same KYB and they didn't last 30,000 miles. Those were made in Japan. I will be replacing them again soon as they are...
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    FUEL PUMP: MotorCraft? Delphi?

    So, I replaced the fuel pump assembly at 161,000 miles back in 2018. Installed a Carter complete assembly. It's been great, now starting to be a bit noisy some 55,000 miles later. My concern is that it's not going to last much longer & I live in the mountains now so getting stranded means no...
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    R134A capacity question

    Yeah, I may let a little out before I try adding a little. Wish I had a recovery machine. Seems it was actually blowing 38* before I added the last part of can #4. Today it was blowing 42* to 45* but was in the mid 80's & muggy. IDK why the sticker underhood has those capacities for freon. It...
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    R134A capacity question

    Just competed timing job on my '07 EL. While everything was apart I replaced both AC lines from compressor. Also replaced the desiccant which is inside the condenser. The original lines had been leaking about two years. From everything I could see the system was clean inside. No trash or black...
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    Melling 340HV/360HV uncertainty

    I'm going to do that tonight.
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    Melling 340HV/360HV uncertainty

    Why didn't I think of that?!:Stupid Me: So, I did. Here is what I learned: The 340HV IS for my application with a 60 PSI relief spring. The 360HV is for the 4-valve applications because those "have a higher red-line" hence the extra pressure. BOTH pumps put out 20% more oil by volume than...
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    Melling 340HV/360HV uncertainty

    Hmmm. Food for thought. I am half way considering going with the 360HV afterall.
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    Melling 340HV/360HV uncertainty

    I'm doing the complete timing job including new lifters & followers. ALL the parts I bought are OEM/Ford except the oil pump. From what I can gather is that the Ford oil pumps are not reliable in that they tend to bleed oil out the back plate (due to the plate flexing around the edges)when...
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    Melling 340HV/360HV uncertainty

    So I purchased the 360HV first. This was based on FordTechMakuloco's recommendation on the youtube. When I purchased off Amazon it was indicated that it did NOT fit my vehicle the 2007 Expy EL with 5.4 3 valve Triton. The main difference being (best I can ascertain through several hours of...
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    144,000 miles on my Ecoboost coil packs...

    2007 expy with 191,000 miles seven of eight coils still the originals.
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    front bearings/hubs; any brands to avoid?

    I've had TERRIBLE experiences with MOOG wheel bearing assemblies for my expy. Same with their suspension parts. I will never buy ANYTHING MOOG again. I went with TIMKEN hub assemblies & so far they have served me well. 3 years on driver side & almost 2 years on passenger side. Many miles.
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    5.4L Triton timing set, replace oil pump?

    I'm getting ready to do the timing job on my '07 Expy. I priced all required components included with the "kit" individually at TASCA Parts and came in well under the "kit" price. I'm replacing all the cam followers as well as the oil pump, and still under $1,200 by a long shot. I don't have the...
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    Replace roller rockers?

    Got it. Ill already have cams off to inspect & for timing component replacement. So, best time to replace rollers is now. I have to buy the valve spring compression tool. $106 for OTC brand. Seems like the cheaper ones tend to break under stress. Found one from RBS international that has same...
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    Replace roller rockers?

    I'm leaning toward replacing while it's apart. Would hate to have one or more begin clacking/failing after all the labor involved in the timing component replacement. BTW, was it JUST the rollers or did you have to replace the lifters as well? Also, appears the newest version of rollers have a...
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    Has anyone installed KYB struts?

    Yes. Twice. First set of KYB's were dealer installed under warranty while on vacation in Maine. That was 2012. I put just under 90,000 miles on them before I replaced them again last year, myself. The first set out performed & out lasted the OEM struts which sucked from day one as well as the...
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    Replace roller rockers?

    Time to replace timing components in my '07. How many here have replaced the roller rockers at the same time, even if they appeared to be OK? My expy is bumping 189,000 and I plan to keep her right on through until one of us gives up the ghost hopefully not at the same time. I can buy all 24...
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    5W-30 instead of 5W-20

    I meant I searched on this forum...I did do some research online, so many different opinions it can get a bit confusing. I changed the oil every 3,000 the first 50,000 miles. Let it go 15,000 ONCE & about 6,000 another time. Not intentionally but, except for those two times I NEVER let it go...
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    5W-30 instead of 5W-20

    Did a search, no results. Last oil change I used 5W-30 (Mobile1 FS) instead of the 5W-20 in my 2007 expy that I have used since day one per Ford's spec. Expy now has nearly 188,000 miles on it. I changed after researching the issue & figured with the higher mileage it wouldn't hurt & may offer...
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    It looks like Goodbye...

    MY '07 expy did exact same at 105,000 miles. No warning...just happened out of the blue. Turned out to be the TCM which is integral with valve body inside transmission. Dealership wanted something like $1,300 just for part & close to another $1,000 in labor & additional parts/fluid. I searched...
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    need new tires

    Have Michelin LTX now, getting 4 new Cooper Discoverer SRX tires this Friday. Been doing tons of research, decided to go with the Coopers this time. Had a new set of Nexan Rodian SUV tires back in 2010. Got something like 55,000 miles outta those...good all around tire for the $, IMO. The...

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