98 explorer repairs
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98 explorer repairs
Hey guys,
I just bought a used 98 explorer up here in fairbanks alaska
The vehicle came up from anchorage so it doesnt really have the heaters most vehicles up here have, im gonna be installing a 100w batter heater and a 75w external oil pan heating pad.
When I install the oil pan pad, should I use high temp RTV silocone, and how much should I use?
also i was just going to place the battery heating pad underneth the battery, it doesnt need to be glued thou does it?
any other advice for making sure my truck starts nicely in the -40 below weather we have right now
p.s. ive already changed to a synthetic 5w30 oil, and the coolant is showin its good to a -60 on the tester..
thx
I just bought a used 98 explorer up here in fairbanks alaska
The vehicle came up from anchorage so it doesnt really have the heaters most vehicles up here have, im gonna be installing a 100w batter heater and a 75w external oil pan heating pad.
When I install the oil pan pad, should I use high temp RTV silocone, and how much should I use?
also i was just going to place the battery heating pad underneth the battery, it doesnt need to be glued thou does it?
any other advice for making sure my truck starts nicely in the -40 below weather we have right now
p.s. ive already changed to a synthetic 5w30 oil, and the coolant is showin its good to a -60 on the tester..
thx
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Welcome to FTE cwix! 
Sounds like it gets a little 'chilly' there....
I don't think the battery heater would need to be glued. Are you able to get the battery secured back in place with the heater under it? If so, I would think it will be OK.
I'm not familiar with the oil pan heater, so I can't help there, but I'm sure someone will jump in that knows about them.
Glad to have you and I hope you get it all done! I've been in Edmonton< AB, CA when it was -40 to -50 F, so I know how chilly that is...
Sounds like it gets a little 'chilly' there....
I don't think the battery heater would need to be glued. Are you able to get the battery secured back in place with the heater under it? If so, I would think it will be OK.
I'm not familiar with the oil pan heater, so I can't help there, but I'm sure someone will jump in that knows about them.
Glad to have you and I hope you get it all done! I've been in Edmonton< AB, CA when it was -40 to -50 F, so I know how chilly that is...
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Yea the battery one will fit just fine, im having another issue right now, at lunch the rack and pinion went out, so ive already bought a reman from schucks, and im gonna install it tonight... thank goodness I have access to a heated shop and a lift.
the hayes manual makes it sound like its not that difficult.. so I guess ill find out.
Ill also take pictures of my progress and post them if anyone ever needs to do the same
the hayes manual makes it sound like its not that difficult.. so I guess ill find out.
Ill also take pictures of my progress and post them if anyone ever needs to do the same
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well in case any of you guys are interested, getting the rack and pinnion out of the frame is a pain in the butt.. not that hard to get it loose but its a def pain to get out of the whole...
ill fill you guys in more tomorow...
p.s. if you have any advice on how to get it out of the whole let me know
ill fill you guys in more tomorow...
p.s. if you have any advice on how to get it out of the whole let me know
