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    Coolant leak - intake manifold or head gasket?

    Vehicle is a 1999 OHV Auto 2-door Sport, 220,000kms (136k miles) I recently noticed my coolant was down about 1/2 qt. I pulled the radiator cap and found some yellow gunk built up underneath. The engine does not overheat, the idle goes through minor fluctuations and rests around 900-1100...
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    99 Sport OHV - intermitent hesitation when warm

    1999 Explorer Sport OHV....the engine hesitates. Symptoms are: - Hesitation while accelerating, especially under load (uphill) - Hesitation is very sudden and jerky, and appears only when engine is hot and has been running for at least 30-45mins on a warm day, longer (2-3 hours) at night or...
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    Monroe MA776 Max Air or Load Adjusting 58617 for towing

    My current explorer is a 1999 2dr with monoleafs. I recently got my hands on a 15ft camper trailer 2500lbs that brings the X's rear down when towing. I'm considering switching the monoleafs for a 4dr leaf pack, and also want to replace the shocks at the same time My 3 main decision...
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    Battery Charging question...

    I recently bought 2x6v 200ah deep cycle Adventurer batteries to use on my camper. I currently own this 12/2A charger -> MotoMaster Battery Charger with 75A Engine Start The guy I bought the batteries off said that he has used the same charger for years without any issues, he just recommended...
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    Change of tire size – 255/70 to 265/75

    I recently bought a 1999 Explorer Sport with a set of 255/70 R16 tires that need replacing. Current options include a set of 265/70 Goodyears or Nokian. I understand the difference between the two tire sizes….so I’d like to know if it is OK to deviate from the factory recommended tire size...
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    Rear pinion shaft bolt-shaved head

    I was following the steps to change the rear axle bearings and seals from this thread http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214805 unfortunately the pinion shaft bolt refused to move, and the head shaved (rounded) in the 9mm wrench (EDIT:it was 8mm) that I was using How do I...
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    4.0L OHV Temp fluctuation

    With the engine cold, temperature fluctuates from "cold" to "normal" (never hot) The entire cooling system was flushed May' 06 during a thermostat change. At the time the coolant looked good with very few deposits/rust. Since then I have added about 50,000 kms to the engine - I drained some...
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    Manual Hub Conversion Kits - Warn & Mile Marker, interchangeable??

    Warn Manual Hub Conversion Kit # 27997 Mile Marker Hub Conversion Kit # 95-27997 Are these interchangeable? Are they the same? Can I use the Warn Conversion kit on a Mile Marker hub or vice versa? thanks
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    Bad bearing..? (pics included)

    Pics show inner bearing - discoloration and lines bad bearing..? thanks -m-
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    Axle Pivot Bushings thread...?

    Looking for a write-up thread on how to change axle pivot bushings. Search has brought up a variety of random threads were things like "drilling" and "torching" are mentioned. ...any help would be appreciated!
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    1st Gen Trans mount Part#?

    1993 Sport, 4WD A4LD with a loose transmission mount. I found one listed for the 1997-2001 5.0 4WD Part# F87Z-6068-CA Can anyone confirm if this would work on a 1st Gen? Thanks
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    Cooper Discoverer ATR

    Does anyone have any feedback on Cooper DiscovererATR's? I can't seem to find many reviews on them... I'm running stock, mostly highway driving with the occasional camping/fishing trip. Snowy winters.
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    Zirgo Electric Fans

    Does anyone have any experience with Zirgo Fans? I tried a search but came up with nothing on this site and next to no reviews on Google....thanks __________________ '93 Sport, OHV, Stock
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    65mm mustang Throttle Body?

    Would anyone know if a 65mm TB for a 94 mustang 5.0 work on a '93 OHV? So far searches have brought up the BBK 1580, are there any other that might work? cheers
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    Ohhh...so this is where they all meet

    hello, new explorer owner my name is manousos (real), I live in Kelowna BC, truck is a '93 explorer sport pruchased 3 months ago with 156000 kms... It is currently all stock, hopefully that will be changing soon ;) This site is amazing, thanks to everyone involved behind the scenes...
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