(Transfer) 4k to spend, but on what, I wonder??? (=

[panda24619]

trannys dont like new oil. what you can do is drain the fluid filter it and put it back in. or do a mixture of old and new. but go to all albums on top of the forum. then go to his album. but bed line the steps. haha but really im glad i did. mine were faded so you dont have a problem with that, but it added a lot of traction. it rained today and i was glad i did cause i would have slipped if i didnt do it. but im just saying.

 

[NewbieVet]

**DUMMY QUESTION ALERT**

Not sure I know the difference between a flush and a drain/fill??? Sheesh I feel silly on here!!

 

[panda24619]

drain, open the pan let it drain. simple. flush, force out all the fluid. from all compartments. torque converter, and all the little places the fluid goes into. thats about all the differences are. i could go more techy on you, but you would get lost. haha

 

[NewbieVet]

i could go more techy on you, but you would get lost. haha

You're beginning to figure me out!!!

Hey any idea why I'm getting a "rough start" when I turn the truck on? It turns over a couple times, sounds like it's struggling and then without notice its purring away nicely. Buddy said it might be the coils / plugs?

 

[SOLISIMO]

You're beginning to figure me out!!!

Hey any idea why I'm getting a "rough start" when I turn the truck on? It turns over a couple times, sounds like it's struggling and then without notice its purring away nicely. Buddy said it might be the coils / plugs?

Could be the plugs and coils, I know the plugs are a pain in the ass to change too.

 

[tallsville]

to make it easier for you here is bow down album link

http://fordexpeditionforum.com/album.php?albumid=46

 

[FtLaudBlkGT]

Could be the plugs and coils, I know the plugs are a pain in the ass to change too.

Nothing a case of beer can't solve... I am going to change my plugs out this weekend I think.. Will let you know how difficult it was...

 

[SOLISIMO]

Nothing a case of beer can't solve... I am going to change my plugs out this weekend I think.. Will let you know how difficult it was...

Do a search over on fordtruckforums before, I read its a real pain.

 

[NewbieVet]

not doing it myself. Guy quoted me 4-5 hours of labor @ $45.00 an hour )=

 

[FtLaudBlkGT]

not doing it myself. Guy quoted me 4-5 hours of labor @ $45.00 an hour )=

That is quite a long time to do plugs...

 

[SOLISIMO]

That is quite a long time to do plugs...

No its not, Im telling you, my guy at sawgrass told me to be lucky I didnt have to change them yet.

 

[walnuts4x4]

plugs suck on the 2v and 3v motors.... look at f150 forums.. about the horrors they run into

 

[ScottyDsntKnow]

Hrmm, I might be wanting to just leave my plugs alone until 100k then lol. And yeah alot of these newer vehicles are utter hell to change plugs on due to cab forward and saving space with smaller engine bays. From what I've seen just peering into the engine bay on my 2V, I will at least be able to get to the plugs after a lot of swearing and bleeding from my knuckles. Have you ever had to do the plugs on a LS1 Camarobird? You seriously have to be a wizard or have access to a full shop of high end tools (actually both of those...) to make that change go even somewhat smoothly.

 

[NewbieVet]

They found that the fuel pressure is low. It's up on the lift tonight so hopefully I'll get some news tomorrow. Maybe a hole in the fuel line or a bad pump or something?

 

[NewbieVet]

OK so fuel pump replaced plus rear a/c motor switched out. aprox $800 in parts and labor and she's running great, soo...

My plan:

1) nice overall detail to remove any scratches / marks / chips in the body
2) have the bottom trim re-painted matt black
3) have the window trim and running boards restored from faded
4) new tint (not sure if I am going to stay "legal or not" lol
5) new head unit / bluetooth / navi system installed
6) alarm system installed
7) new custom headlights
8) K&N CAI installed
9) New tip installed on exhaust then powder coated black
10) Grill Guard (something like FtLaudBlkGT has, maybe Waag)
11) Roof rack

Wow I'm totally getting into this. hopefully I don't do all this work and then she craps out on me lol! 88k miles isn't too much to do all this, right????

 

[WHOISMOOTOO]

I'm at 115k and I started hooking mine up at 60k she still runs like a champ!

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[michaelinchains]

you could buy my new Eibach pro-kit w/ alittle of that paperim not so sure now i want to lower mine..atleast not yet

 

[ScottyDsntKnow]

OK so fuel pump replaced plus rear a/c motor switched out. aprox $800 in parts and labor and she's running great, soo...

My plan:

1) nice overall detail to remove any scratches / marks / chips in the body
2) have the bottom trim re-painted matt black
3) have the window trim and running boards restored from faded
4) new tint (not sure if I am going to stay "legal or not" lol
5) new head unit / bluetooth / navi system installed
6) alarm system installed
7) new custom headlights
8) K&N CAI installed
9) New tip installed on exhaust then powder coated black
10) Grill Guard (something like FtLaudBlkGT has, maybe Waag)
11) Roof rack

Wow I'm totally getting into this. hopefully I don't do all this work and then she craps out on me lol! 88k miles isn't too much to do all this, right????

88k is just getting warmed up on the modular motor. Transmissions can last up to 200k if maintained properly but I would budget in a full rebuild at some point if you plan to own the car for more than a few years. In my experience with these newer vehicles, a well maintaned drivetrain will last longer than the rest of the vehicle.

Your list looks pretty good, only thing I would add is a nice amp and speakers to go with that headunit plus maybe an amp/sub to replace the junk factory sub with something that'll acutally move some air. Trust me, once you put in a set of nice speakers vs the factorys you will wonder why you didn't do it sooner.

 

[NewbieVet]

Ok this is where I'm at on my grand scheme!!! Red is done!

1) nice overall detail to remove any scratches / marks / chips in the body
2) have the bottom trim re-painted matt black (didn't need to cause the detail guy cleaned it up nice)
3) have the window trim and running boards restored from faded (same as trim)
4) new tint (not sure if I am going to stay "legal or not" lol (stayed legal cause I don't want Sol chasing me down!
5) new head unit / bluetooth / navi system installed (being installed in the morning)
6) alarm system installed
7) new custom headlights
8) K&N CAI installed (should be done within the week)
9) New tip installed on exhaust then powder coated black
10) Grill Guard (something like FtLaudBlkGT has, maybe Waag)
11) Roof rack

I'm making progress! Not bad for a week and a half!!

 

[tallsville]

looks like you are doing good so far. as for number 7. the retro shop said he can do them or you can go with the place bh is going through sickhids.com in norcal. or look on f150online some one there has a write up on how to do it yourself.