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small-list-digest Thursday, September 2 1999 Volume 03 : Number 225



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In this issue:

FTE Small - 88 Bronco II sporadically dies
RE: FTE Small - Squeaky Clutch
FTE Small - exhaust system
Re: FTE Small - 88 Bronco II sporadically dies
Re: FTE Small - 88 Bronco II sporadically dies
Re: FTE Small - 88 Bronco II sporadically dies
Re: FTE Small - 88 Bronco II sporadically dies
Re: FTE Small - 88 Bronco II sporadically dies
FTE Small - ADMIN: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac specifications

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Date: Wed, 01 Sep 1999 05:28:40 PDT
From: "Wayne Signs"
Subject: FTE Small - 88 Bronco II sporadically dies

I just bought my BII a week ago with the intentions of fixing everything so
it would be a very reliable vehicle.
The BII dies on me. This is a sporadic thing. It will run GREAT and then
everything cuts out and it dies. This happens in the morning right after it
was started and in the afternoon after it has been running for an hour.
I sent it to the local Ford dealer, and I talked to the tech to see what
needs replaced(I am not real good at diagnostics :) ), the mechanic was
still looking at it and will continue today, but the service manager's first
comment was "It needs a new motor, because it has too much blow by".
This vehicle has 78,000 miles and the engine sounds GREAT! I am not buying
the "New Motor" story. I was expecting one of the following: EGR, O2
Sensor, Catalytic converter. Not "New Motor".
Anybody have any ideas of what the problem may be from experience?
Thanks!!

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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 05:38:58 -0700
From: Ray Scheidnes
Subject: RE: FTE Small - Squeaky Clutch

Mine went out recently on my 94 Ranger. I had no warning, it just went.
There were no other problems associated to it beforehand that I was aware
of.

> ----------
> From: Michael D. Sheridan[SMTP:marble psnw.com]
> Reply To: small-list ford-trucks.com
> Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 1999 4:17 PM
> To: small-list ford-trucks.com
> Subject: Re: FTE Small - Squeaky Clutch
>
> Don Harrison wrote:
> >
> > Hi fellow FTEs,
> >
> > I posted a question a while back about a squeaky clutch on a '98 Ranger.
> > Well here's an update. The slave cylinder was replaced yesterday and the
> > sound "like your stepping on a duck's head" is gone. Thanks for your
> help.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Don Harrison
> > 98 Ranger Splash
> > V6, 5sp.
>
>
> Hi Don:
>
> I wonder if you might tell us if a bad slave cylinder
> causes any other problems than the noise?
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Michael
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 15:13:44 -0400
From: "Steinbrook, Steve"
Subject: FTE Small - exhaust system

Does anyone know of any bolt-on exhaust systems that would fit a 1996
Explorer Sport, 4WD, manual trans? The only one I have seen is made by
Borla. I would really like to get a Flowmaster or Gibson. Are these better
than Borla? What if I bought the model made for the 4dr, could it be custom
fit for the sport? If it is just a matter of cutting it shorter, it
shouldn't be a problem but I imagine the bends are different. Anybody know
a good dealer or shop that can do a custom job in the Philadelphia area?
Thanks for any advice.
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Date: Wed, 01 Sep 1999 12:21:13 PDT
From: "Wayne Signs"
Subject: Re: FTE Small - 88 Bronco II sporadically dies

Okay, I heard back from the dealership. They are saying it may be the
Ignition Module(better answer than ENGINE), even though the truck did not
act up while in the shop(of course) and that the Catalytic converter and O2
Sensor checked out okay...
I will replace a ignition module myself, first(can you believe he quoted
$300 parts/labor to replace this???).


>From: "Wayne Signs"
>Reply-To: small-list ford-trucks.com
>To: small-list ford-trucks.com
>Subject: FTE Small - 88 Bronco II sporadically dies
>Date: Wed, 01 Sep 1999 05:28:40 PDT
>
>I just bought my BII a week ago with the intentions of fixing everything so
>it would be a very reliable vehicle.
>The BII dies on me. This is a sporadic thing. It will run GREAT and then
>everything cuts out and it dies. This happens in the morning right after
>it
>was started and in the afternoon after it has been running for an hour.
>I sent it to the local Ford dealer, and I talked to the tech to see what
>needs replaced(I am not real good at diagnostics :) ), the mechanic was
>still looking at it and will continue today, but the service manager's
>first
>comment was "It needs a new motor, because it has too much blow by".
>This vehicle has 78,000 miles and the engine sounds GREAT! I am not buying
>the "New Motor" story. I was expecting one of the following: EGR, O2
>Sensor, Catalytic converter. Not "New Motor".
>Anybody have any ideas of what the problem may be from experience?
>Thanks!!
>
>______________________________________________________
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>

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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 15:21:25 EDT
From: ROlson1039 aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE Small - 88 Bronco II sporadically dies

how about the ignition module ??? thats a typical symptom of that dropping
like that
Bob
Rolson1039 aol.com
99 Ranger XLT 2WD
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 15:50:00 -0500
From: Brian_Mitchell notes.amdahl.com
Subject: Re: FTE Small - 88 Bronco II sporadically dies

Had same problem with a Tempo 1988..... Tried the ignition module still
failed... Turned out to be the electric fuel pump.
Finally failed solid.

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03:47 PM ---------------------------


"Wayne Signs" on 09/01/99 02:21:13 PM

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Subject: Re: FTE Small - 88 Bronco II sporadically dies




Okay, I heard back from the dealership. They are saying it may be the
Ignition Module(better answer than ENGINE), even though the truck did not
act up while in the shop(of course) and that the Catalytic converter and O2
Sensor checked out okay...
I will replace a ignition module myself, first(can you believe he quoted
$300 parts/labor to replace this???).


>From: "Wayne Signs"
>Reply-To: small-list ford-trucks.com
>To: small-list ford-trucks.com
>Subject: FTE Small - 88 Bronco II sporadically dies
>Date: Wed, 01 Sep 1999 05:28:40 PDT
>
>I just bought my BII a week ago with the intentions of fixing everything so
>it would be a very reliable vehicle.
>The BII dies on me. This is a sporadic thing. It will run GREAT and then
>everything cuts out and it dies. This happens in the morning right after
>it
>was started and in the afternoon after it has been running for an hour.
>I sent it to the local Ford dealer, and I talked to the tech to see what
>needs replaced(I am not real good at diagnostics :) ), the mechanic was
>still looking at it and will continue today, but the service manager's
>first
>comment was "It needs a new motor, because it has too much blow by".
>This vehicle has 78,000 miles and the engine sounds GREAT! I am not buying
>the "New Motor" story. I was expecting one of the following: EGR, O2
>Sensor, Catalytic converter. Not "New Motor".
>Anybody have any ideas of what the problem may be from experience?
>Thanks!!
>
>______________________________________________________
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>

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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 19:15:06 EDT
From: WCirbus aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE Small - 88 Bronco II sporadically dies

I had the situation with a 85 f-150, 300cu.in. 6cyln. It came down to a ign.
modgule. I couldn't believe that a little part the size of a box of matches
could do so much damage. You might want to try that. RLC
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Date: Wed, 1 Sep 1999 19:20:14 EDT
From: WCirbus aol.com
Subject: Re: FTE Small - 88 Bronco II sporadically dies

Yes, and there is a special wrench for the job also. It's only $15.00. I
read you're first part and answered it . Low and behold the same thing the
dealer said. RLC
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Date: Wed, 01 Sep 1999 22:44:11 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE Small - ADMIN: 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac specifications

Check out the news section of the web site for
2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac specifications.

Ken Payne
Admin


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