fordtrucks80up-digest Thursday, February 26 1998 Volume 02 : Number 074



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In this issue:

Baaaad Paint [Michael Ruth ]
Re: RE: RE: dodge website [Mik999 aol.com]
Re: Baaaad Paint [Filip M Gieszczykiewicz ]
Re: Trannsmission cooler/alternator fluid [FSTFORDS aol.com]
RE: Tire chains for 4WD [Dave Armbruster ]
Re: exhaust restrictions [JSC721 aol.com]
Re: fordtrucks80up-digest V2 #72 [JSC721 aol.com]
Re: Trannsmission cooler/alternator fluid [JSC721 aol.com]
Re: Tire Chains [Bakend aol.com]
Re: Trannsmission cooler/alternator fluid [Bakend aol.com]

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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 1998 22:48:44 -0500
From: Michael Ruth
Subject: Baaaad Paint

I have an Aunt that has a 1989 Bronco II with the charcoal gray toip
color and silver sides. The roof was re-painted 3 years ago, as per
warranty. She gave up on it out of aggravation when the hood started a
couple of years ago. Can anyone lend me assistance on what she needs to
do to get the hood and fender tops re-painted by ford and PAID by ford?
The truck is in A1 immacculate shape. She even bought the ZIEBART PAINT
protection when it was new (I know they ripped her off on that!). Can
anyne share their experience or have a similar one? I know it's up in
age... but the rest of it held up. HELLLP!
Thanks!
Mike
xplorit erols.com

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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 1998 23:09:13 EST
From: Mik999 aol.com
Subject: Re: RE: RE: dodge website

Thanx for the info, I told my parents to check with the dealer they bought the
durango from and see if theirs might be on a recall list.
Thanx again
Mik999 aol.com

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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 1998 22:23:54 -0600 (CST)
From: Filip M Gieszczykiewicz
Subject: Re: Baaaad Paint

You (Michael Ruth) wrote:
> I have an Aunt that has a 1989 Bronco II with the charcoal gray toip
> color and silver sides. The roof was re-painted 3 years ago, as per

Tee hee... that's what I have. Ford told me that there was a _secret_
"recall" where if you bitched and moaned enough they would repaint it
for you. THAT IS OVER and you should stop wasting nerves and your time
and look for a reliable place that will strip the paint and do a good
paintjob.

Theoretically just just need to strip it down to primer... but since
I'm doing this myself, it's ALL coming off to bare metal and then
I'm doing some bodywork as well. She'll just need a strip+repaint.

Take care.

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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 1998 23:59:19 EST
From: FSTFORDS aol.com
Subject: Re: Trannsmission cooler/alternator fluid

after i install a trans cooler on my t-5 five-speed i am going to have to
replace my alternator because it is squeeking, it must have ran out of fluid.

also my left front turn signal doesn't work, does that mean the light bulb
bearings are bad...?

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Date: Wed, 25 Feb 1998 21:28:52 -0700
From: Dave Armbruster
Subject: RE: Tire chains for 4WD

>>
>>I have a 94 F150 4WD, which is my first 4WD vehicle ( I have had it for
>>about 6 months). I have not needed to use tire chains as of yet (engaging
>>4WD has been adequate for everything I have encountered so far), but I am
>>not sure on which wheels (front, back, or all 4) the chains
>>should be used when driving in 4WD. Thanks in advance for any replies.
>>
>I think Ford recommends chains on all four tire for the 4x4s. Don't quote
>me on that. Check the owners manual, if it was still with the truck. It's
>in there somewhere.
>
>Sven

Don't know for sure what Ford recommends, but I am going to check tomorrow.
Around here, I've see people running the chains on the rear axle (for
traction aiding), the front axle (for steering and control reasons) or just
the driver's front and passenger's rear, I assume only if they don't have
TracLoc or positraction.

I've only had to use mine twice this year and both times I put them on the
front so that I could aid in control. I figure just about anyone can get
going, it's the stopping and turning that's the trick.

Dave
Denver

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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 1998 01:23:55 EST
From: JSC721 aol.com
Subject: Re: exhaust restrictions

hey randy, this is joe that posted that message, and you sound like a
mathamatical whiz, thats great, i appreciate the figures, i was driving with
my buddy today and he has a 89 f-250 xtended cab and he said that, but hes
not so smart anyway and cant count so good. i thought the way i was figuring
the dual 2" pipes were wrong. well thanks again randy, just send me the bill.
now when i go to that shop in the morning i will have piece of mind. cool. i
will let you know how much power my big truck will have. see ya.

joe/jsc721

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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 1998 01:34:03 EST
From: JSC721 aol.com
Subject: Re: fordtrucks80up-digest V2 #72

hey dan, thanks for the reply, i think i will change out my 02 sensor, and by
the way i installed a flex fan, its the best thing i ever did, my engine feels
like i just lifted a couple of cinderblocks off it, my throttle response is
super, she snaps into action , and its helped out with the fuel economy but
i dont have the exact figures yet, boy what a difference. well thanks for the
info dan, let me know how your probe does.

jsc721

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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 1998 01:42:47 EST
From: JSC721 aol.com
Subject: Re: Trannsmission cooler/alternator fluid

what planet are you from?? thats like saying , when i run out of gas i will
have to pee in the tank to get home.

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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 1998 05:03:54 EST
From: Bakend aol.com
Subject: Re: Tire Chains

In a message dated 98-02-25 21:11:46 EST, you write:

> Not trying to rub it in but I just cant imagine the weather you guys up
> there have to deal with, I love having summer 9 months out of the year.
>
You ride your surf board and we ride our snow boards!
D Baken

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Date: Thu, 26 Feb 1998 05:15:51 EST
From: Bakend aol.com
Subject: Re: Trannsmission cooler/alternator fluid

In a message dated 98-02-26 01:26:19 EST, you write:

>
> also my left front turn signal doesn't work, does that mean the light bulb
> bearings are bad...?
No you need to change your blinker fluid!....

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