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    AC in another vehicle

    It was actually very easy. I had to just barely tighten them where there was no leak in it in order for the gasket not to collapse. These are the heavy duty gauges that you can rent from AutoZone as well. I've used similar ones in the past with no problems. All good though. So cold this...
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    AC in another vehicle

    After some troubleshooting with the gauges, I found the problem was that the hose was too tight and closed up the hole. After I fixed that I was able to finish filling up the system and I have full cold. So cold it was fogging up the windshield :) Thanks for the help!
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    AC in another vehicle

    Is there something that might close up the low port? I think I need a special tool to read and service the low side port. It just doesn't act right. I am reading that if you see no reading on the low side you may need the dealership to do this.
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    AC in another vehicle

    I wonder if there is something else with this system. I tried to read the static pressure and it was no reading on the low and (sorry not exact) I think 100 on the high side. I then turned on the AC heard the hissing and the low side was at about 80 and high up to 150. I did everything you...
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    AC in another vehicle

    One more thing. The valve is in the dashboard and when I turn the AC on, I can hear hissing from it until I turn it off.
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    AC in another vehicle

    I replaced the AC compressor in the 2008 Expedition over a year ago and everything went well and is still looking good and very cold. I have a 2004 Thunderbird that the AC hasn't worked for a very long time ago. I started with the clutch fuse and found it blown and replaced it. I then hooked...
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    LED Headlight Bulbs (Low & High beams)?

    I can't find the exact ones, but am pretty certain that I have these ones. They have been in for 3 years and are great. '08 Expedition https://smile.amazon.com/111114-Headlight-Assembly-Clear-Chrome/dp/B00SSC9Q3O/
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    A/C Refill questions

    Use a thermometer to give accurate before and after results.
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    A/C Refill questions

    Still have you measured the hi and low side yet? Ambient temperature is important and if the low side is perfect and the hi side is unexpected, that means something.
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    A/C Refill questions

    I would think the oil would still be in it. I replaced the compressor a little over a year ago. The air is great now. So to answer directly, I wouldn't add oil. To give some advice, I would check the pressures on the hi and low side first. They can tell you if the problem is with the...
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    Lost my Brakes!!!!! Waiting for Ford Roadside Assistance now!!!!

    I think the press down depends on where the leak is. In my experience, if there is a rear problem, pumping high gives better breaking. I found that full pumps lost all the pressure to the front. I am guessing this is because it starts sending more to the rear. Curious if you were using the E...
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    AWD actuators making noise 2008

    The noise up front got worse and was a different noise. I ended up buy 2 front axles from Detroit Axle on Amazon and replacing them. The driver's side bearing was very wobbly and was so bad that the angle of it was grabbing the gears from the solenoid and not letting it retract. The...
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    AWD actuators making noise 2008

    It has been working great in 2H with the new solenoid now and I switched it to AWD in the snow and tested it and all is good. I have the motorcraft replacement actuators in hand, but am now hesitant to change them. I do have about 185K on the vehicle and probably still would be good to change...
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    AWD actuators making noise 2008

    I tested the check valve and that works fine. I bought a pressure gauge and pump and will the lines and also ordered the Motorcraft actuators. Just want to make sure the system is good so the new ones don't go bad.
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    AWD actuators making noise 2008

    So I put in the solenoid and it worked and then went driving and tried switching to AWD and it worked. Switched back and now can't get rid of the noise. Even tried bypassing. I am going to get a vacuum gauge on that line to see what it measures, but I am guessing I have to move on to the IWE...
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    AWD actuators making noise 2008

    Has been driving great in 2H now. Any thoughts on the Motorcraft vs aftermarket part for the actuator?
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    AWD actuators making noise 2008

    I unhooked it and there is still the noise. I bypassed it for full vacuum and the noise goes away. So in terms of the suction it fixes it. I wonder if the noise is full engagement but the teeth are already bad at this point. So I am going to replace the solenoid to see if it works fine in 2H...
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    AWD actuators making noise 2008

    Ok I traced it and found it to the left of the fan shroud. This must be because the location on the firewall has the parts for the special service vehicle lights and such. Maybe it isn't on the driver's side because of the brake booster or whatever is there that isn't in your pic. Maybe the...
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    AWD actuators making noise 2008

    not there, but I'll take a pic later tonight.
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    AWD actuators making noise 2008

    The top solenoid is the evap. The one to the lower right of it always has a vacuum going through it.
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    AWD actuators making noise 2008

    I do not have that. I have something similar right there and it always has a vacuum on the hose and on the other side of the solenoid. I think it is the brake booster. I will go take a picture.
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    2012 Expedition EL IWE replacement

    Where are the IWE solenoids located?
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    AWD actuators making noise 2008

    I found another vacuum solenoid around there, but that isn't it either. I can't even find a part for an 08. I only can find it for up to 06 and then nothing at all for an 08. Example...
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    AWD actuators making noise 2008

    I disconnected the hose from the solenoid and nothing changes. It is like it has nothing to do with the system.
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    AWD actuators making noise 2008

    That is the solenoid that is named Canister Purge Solenoid / Purge Valve, right? The one for the F150 is called Solenoid, 4WD Engage And Emissions Purge or IWE Solenoid. So the Canister Purge Solenoid / Purge Valve is what I should replace? Just confused on the names.

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