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  1. mr_dave

    Urgent request

    Sounds like it could be a bad valve body lead frame or bad solenoid connectors. Check out this video https://youtube.com/watch?v=4Ng3HJdyyoM
  2. mr_dave

    2012 With 113k Miles Timing Job Already?

    If it's just a rattle on startup, the failure is probably one or both chain tensioners. Specifically, the weak rubber gasket fails and it can no longer build and hold pressure to keep proper chain tension. Now, I can't say whether or not it's worth only replacing the tensioners or if you might...
  3. mr_dave

    Triton 5.4L 3V Engine Reliability

    Car Wizard is a die hard "GM guy." He also runs a youtube channel so he's going to say anything to get views and clicks so he can get paid. Is he 100% wrong? No, but he definitely blows the issues out of proportion.
  4. mr_dave

    Triton 5.4L 3V Engine Reliability

    Check out this other thread on this topic. https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/vids-on-youtube-about-the-5-4-triton-make-me-want-to-back-out-of-this-purchase.52425/page-2#post-482491
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    Factory subwoofer?

    Check out my thread for some ideas: https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/i-replaced-both-factory-amplifiers-and-subwoofer-with-bonus-wire-colors-wiring-diagram.54025/
  6. mr_dave

    not having a good towing experience - 23' airsteam/5000lbs 500lb tongue weight

    The only times I've ever had issues with trailer sway was when the tongue weight was too light. Readjusting the load has always resolved the problem, for me.
  7. mr_dave

    I replaced both factory amplifiers and subwoofer (with bonus wire colors / wiring diagram)

    @BlackBetty11 - I cut some male RCA cables up that I already had and spliced them into the factory wires. Then plug that into an aftermarket amp. You can also buy RCA pigtails that are ready to splice: https://www.amazon.com/-/he/4321/dp/B0BRN57PZP For the subwoofer wires, the low level wires...
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    7,000 Pound Utility Trailer vs 7000 Pound Enclosed Trailer

    It's a 1979 Ford 3600 48hp 3cyl 8sp diesel, general Ag tractor. Made in Highland Park, MI. It's pretty dirty but it was taken care of and runs surprisingly well. I don't really have any use for it so the plan is to clean it up, replace a few parts, and sell it to a new home. If I had any excuses...
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    7,000 Pound Utility Trailer vs 7000 Pound Enclosed Trailer

    Funny this thread should pop up again. I just used my handy open trailer again this weekend to pick up another project!
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    Is my ‘14 going to fully charge an AGM battery?

    I put an 850CCA AGM battery in my 2013 Exp exactly 2 years ago. I didn't do anything other than take the old lead acid battery out and put the AGM in. It has been working perfectly since then.
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    7,000 Pound Utility Trailer vs 7000 Pound Enclosed Trailer

    I would use extreme caution when deciding to not use a WDH with a trailer over 6k lbs, as Ford requires. If there is an accident, you could be held liable even if it wasn't your fault because you were "negligent."...
  12. mr_dave

    7,000 Pound Utility Trailer vs 7000 Pound Enclosed Trailer

    I have a heavy duty 20ft open drive-on vehicle / utility trailer that I use quite a bit. I've used it to tow everything from a huge amount of lumber to cars to giant hay bales to moving boxes to tractors to ATVs and snowmobiles. The truck has always handled it very well. I like the open trailer...
  13. mr_dave

    6R80 transmission cooler lines warning

    On mine the aluminum crimp failed. Hose clamps would be better than nothing, mine is still held together like that. Check the videos I posted above for more details.
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    Ice inside truck

    Yeah I would assume it's the sunroof drain hoses.
  15. mr_dave

    Lifespan of 3rd Gen front struts?

    I noticed mine starting to degrade around 80k miles. I'm at about 95k right now and they need to be replaced. I'm going to replace all 4 with Bilsteins.
  16. mr_dave

    Stranded on side of road - ugh

    Also - it seems there are even different filters for the 6R80! The video below is from a 2.7L, but the fact that there are different filters available for the same transmission makes me wonder if the wrong filter was installed. https://youtu.be/siA5txb7Y2w?t=70
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    Stranded on side of road - ugh

    It would be very difficult to overfill, due to the location of the fill / dipstick hole. The only thing I could think of was either it was under-filled or improper transmission fluid was used. It's also possible that the replacement filter was somehow improperly installed (pickup tube clearance...
  18. mr_dave

    Stranded on side of road - ugh

    You will need to get a more advanced scanner that can read the TCU codes. It definitely sounds like a transmission issue. Did you lose any transmission fluid?
  19. mr_dave

    DRL

    I use GTR i-LED Ultra bulbs and they have been perfect as DRLs and turn signals, for about 2 years now. The only thing was I had to add a resistor inline so it wouldn't hyper-blink. https://blog.headlightrevolution.com/gtr-lighting-ultra-i-led-the-most-innovative-led-turn-signal-bulb
  20. mr_dave

    Restore and Protect Valvoline

    New Valvoline Restore & Protect video posted. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IDvx1LtqVM
  21. mr_dave

    2025 Navi seriously starting at $102K?

    What's the problem? Just make a $1200 /month payment for the next decade!
  22. mr_dave

    2011 Ford Expedition XLT 5.4 3v - Idle issues about 60% of the time - No codes - Engine runs great otherwise

    The intermittent-ness would point me to an electrical issue, bad contact somewhere, broken wire, bad ground, failing coil pack, etc. I had an intermittent miss on a previous vehicle and it turned out to be a bad coil pack wire, as in the wire looked OK but the copper inside was actually...
  23. mr_dave

    Restore and Protect Valvoline

    I put Valvoline R&P in both my Expedition and Jeep GC last oil change for the first time. I can't tell yet but it's supposed to be very good stuff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyyZDghgdCI
  24. mr_dave

    Oil Capacity? How much Should I put in?

    I put in about 7L (a little over 7qt) of oil each time and it brings it to the very top of the dipstick crosshatch.
  25. mr_dave

    Any DIY liftgate paint repair tips?

    I sanded the bottom of mine down to the metal and then applied an aluminum paint prep chemical. Primed it with a self-etching primer and some rattle can paint and it hasn't been an issue for a couple years. I have to do it again now that I'm getting some bubbling around the middle trim.

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