Purchasing a 2000 V10
More Turbo
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Majority of owners/shops wont use an oring so that point, while might be effective, is mute. Is there even a TSB for that? I have not seen coils sold with orings and have not seen an updated design that would incorporate a ring. So my point still applies to the masses and a good reason for stripped/blown plugs. Even if you do seal the coil it is likely you will still get debris down there when removing ... So you still should be cleaning.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: TN
Why did you join this forum if you don't want to learn. Feel free to take it to your local stealership. TSB? Really?
If you take the minutes it would take to locate the thread where o-rings are added on the boot, you'd have learned something.
Your point is mute.
If you take the minutes it would take to locate the thread where o-rings are added on the boot, you'd have learned something.
Your point is mute.
More Turbo
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Theres nothing that you taught. Orings keep the hole cleaner (which i read the tread before hand) but in no way prevents one to skip the cleaning stage. If you are indicating this its just bad advice.
Plus your advice doesnt pertain to the OP since he just got the vehicle and likely will have to deal with lots of grim in there when he takes the plunge. And to tell me to take my vehicles to a shop when i am trying to help this guy is a direct attack. I didnt come at you, only to clarify the whole oring deal.
Plus your advice doesnt pertain to the OP since he just got the vehicle and likely will have to deal with lots of grim in there when he takes the plunge. And to tell me to take my vehicles to a shop when i am trying to help this guy is a direct attack. I didnt come at you, only to clarify the whole oring deal.
More Turbo
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You guys can stick it. I was asking what specific ball joints he was talking about. "Instead of your ball joints may be bad".. You know how many are in the front steering/suspension. It was a reasonable question. Again getting attacked by another member.. Guess this is not the place for me.. Have fun sucking each other off.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: TN
Majority of owners/shops wont use an oring so that point, while might be effective, is mute. Is there even a TSB for that? I have not seen coils sold with orings and have not seen an updated design that would incorporate a ring. So my point still applies to the masses and a good reason for stripped/blown plugs. Even if you do seal the coil it is likely you will still get debris down there when removing ... So you still should be cleaning.
Theres nothing that you taught. Orings keep the hole cleaner (which i read the tread before hand) but in no way prevents one to skip the cleaning stage. If you are indicating this its just bad advice.
Plus your advice doesnt pertain to the OP since he just got the vehicle and likely will have to deal with lots of grim in there when he takes the plunge. And to tell me to take my vehicles to a shop when i am trying to help this guy is a direct attack. I didnt come at you, only to clarify the whole oring deal.
Plus your advice doesnt pertain to the OP since he just got the vehicle and likely will have to deal with lots of grim in there when he takes the plunge. And to tell me to take my vehicles to a shop when i am trying to help this guy is a direct attack. I didnt come at you, only to clarify the whole oring deal.
Lead Driver
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From: Kent Station, WA
OP IMO this is a nice build thread to make an ultimate 2WD Excursion tow rig.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ispreloading=1
If you get a rig with 3.73 and plan to upgrade to 4.30 or more you can do a Detroit Tru-trac at the same time. Lots of good reports here on them, a Clutchless LSD.
I wouldn't get to wrapped up with the Spark plugs, they aren't that difficult to change, as long as you over torque them to 25 ft-lbs, they should be fine. Just as WE3Zs said.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ispreloading=1
If you get a rig with 3.73 and plan to upgrade to 4.30 or more you can do a Detroit Tru-trac at the same time. Lots of good reports here on them, a Clutchless LSD.
I wouldn't get to wrapped up with the Spark plugs, they aren't that difficult to change, as long as you over torque them to 25 ft-lbs, they should be fine. Just as WE3Zs said.
Laughing Gas
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From: Gainesville
I’ve got the 2000 6.8 2-WD mentioned above by Bentley_Coop. I’ve ordered my 28’ 7,600 lb travel trailer this past May. I expect to take delivery in early spring. I researched a ton of threads and settled on the 4.56 G2 gears with the TrueTrac LS. I have the stock size E rated Michelin tires. I found that a lot more people wish they had purchased the 4.56 when they had bought the 4.30 than the other way around. If you have bigger tires than OEM, I’d consider the 4.88s, like WE3ZS did.
My Ex came with the 3.73 and with no weight, in or in tow, it was a dog; I mean a sick one at that.
I’ve towed my Corvette on my 16’ Featherlite with the new gears and it does really well, but that’s not a real test.
Good luck with your adventure!
My Ex came with the 3.73 and with no weight, in or in tow, it was a dog; I mean a sick one at that.
I’ve towed my Corvette on my 16’ Featherlite with the new gears and it does really well, but that’s not a real test.
Good luck with your adventure!
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