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Cautionary Tale
If you're going to leave your Explorer sitting around for 10 years, drain the fuel. Otherwise you risk this type of damage. Ask me how I know. ​​​​​​​


Rust holes!

More rust holes!

Fuel pump blob

Yup, Shoulda drained it!
 
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Looks bad, but good to know.
 
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