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Ford Expedition build thread.
I've been tracing electrical issues. I had the computer tested and the dash cluster rebuilt. Put everything back together and it would crank okay but the truck wouldn't start. Extended cranking showed oil pressure so the dash is working. I tried shooting some ether into the throttle body and it...- grouch
- Post #24
- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Ford Expedition build thread.
I got a new window regulator as when I got the truck, I notice the window that didn't work had a short piece of cable hanging out. These type regulators fail regularly. I ordered a new one and it came in so I tore the door down to replace it. Oh joy! No window motor and cable hanging...- grouch
- Post #23
- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Dealer asked for Battery replacement
It's been a while since I bought a NEW vehicle but tires and batteries are often under different warranty terms. It used to be 12 months for battery's. Since it's a '22, the truck may be more than a year old. Personally, I'd go the 50/50 route but put the highest capacity unit in there I could...- grouch
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- Forum: General Discussion
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1997 Dakota
The Dakota is gone. I traded it today for an early 1972 Harley-Davidson iron head sportster. Photos to follow.- grouch
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- Forum: Vehicles For Sale
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Ford Expedition build thread.
That's how I usually paint vehicles. That particular paint job is so good, I thought it was stolen one night when I came home and couldn't see it. It was there, just camouflaged very well.- grouch
- Post #22
- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Ford Expedition build thread.
When the weather warms a bit, I've got some all materials spray paint by Krylon. I'll be freshening the side cladding and the front and rear bumper covers with semi gloss black. When I was fighting to get the wheels off (the aluminum had welded itself to the steel rotors through electrolysis) I...- grouch
- Post #19
- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Ford Expedition build thread.
What works for one, often works on others. As much as designs vary, basic mechanics are similar.- grouch
- Post #9
- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Ford Expedition build thread.
Took the Furd out last night to the grocery and realized the headlights were useless. I already had some new ones. They're made of Chinesium, but at least they are clear. Marked the aim of the old ones with tape on the garage door and swapped the new ones in. Now for the new ones. The new...- grouch
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Pre Purchase Inspection out of town
I wish I'd have done that with the El Camino I spent two days traveling to look at. I've since traded the PT for something else, but it still rankles.- grouch
- Post #9
- Forum: Vehicles For Sale
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Ford Expedition build thread.
After some general clean up, my first repair was the brakes. The PO said the LF brake hose was failing. There was a definite pull to the right at times when the brakes were applied, but it didn't feel like a bum hose. More like a caliper issue. A dial indicator showed excessive run out on the LF...- grouch
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Ford Expedition build thread.
I got to thinking (now my head hurts) and I'm going to be making subtle changes to the Expedition I recently got. I figure to start a build thread here. I'm not going to raise or lower it, but I have a knack for subtle changes making a big difference. Here is what I'm starting with. There...- grouch
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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5 speed convertible
Swapped the PT off today. I traded it for a 2004 Ford Expedition NXB. It has some issues. The cruise control doesn't work and the heat won't turn off. Playing with the buttons driving home. I hit the A/C switch and the speed dropped right away by 10 mph. The drive train is sold and that's...- grouch
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- Forum: Vehicles For Sale
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Any tips on bug and road tar/gunk remover?
Lot's of petroleum based stuff will work. Goof Off, Goo Gone, WD-40, Diesel fuel, #2 fuel oil (I've also run that in diesels), kerosene as well as Bug and Tar remover. Don't leave any on very long, just long enough to remove the crud. Looking forward to summer, I recently had to quit riding...
