Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

Notices
Excursion - King of SUVs 2000 - 2005 Ford Excursion
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

I'm paying for this?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 25, 2008 | 07:02 PM
Share
  #1  
william_04_x's Avatar
william_04_x
Thread Starter
|
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,139
Likes: 209
Club FTE Silver Member

I'm paying for this?
At least it'll be worth it....




 
Reply
0
Old Jun 25, 2008 | 07:07 PM
Share
  #2  
Monsta's Avatar
Monsta
Sit. Stay.
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 18,308
Likes: 20
From: Washington State
Club FTE Silver Member

Whatchya doin' there?
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 25, 2008 | 07:18 PM
Share
  #3  
VaSheriff's Avatar
VaSheriff
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,632
Likes: 4
My gawd! I would never want my Excursion back after it's been torn down

that far. They will never get everything hooked back up right, guarantee it!
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 25, 2008 | 07:26 PM
Share
  #4  
william_04_x's Avatar
william_04_x
Thread Starter
|
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,139
Likes: 209
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by VaSheriff
My gawd! I would never want my Excursion back after it's been torn down

that far. They will never get everything hooked back up right, guarantee it!
LOL....That's just the start...everythings got to come off the top of the motor to pull the heads....most of it will get hooked back up...
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 25, 2008 | 07:30 PM
Share
  #5  
FordxFour's Avatar
FordxFour
Posting Guru
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,433
Likes: 1
From: Apex, N.C.
Now we got some room for some big tires!!!!!
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 25, 2008 | 07:33 PM
Share
  #6  
SteveBricks's Avatar
SteveBricks
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 42,085
Likes: 6
From: Lakewood, Ca.
FTE Emeritus
Originally Posted by william_04_x
LOL....That's just the start...everythings got to come off the top of the motor to pull the heads....most of it will get hooked back up...
Are we deleting the EGR cooler, William?

Who is installing the studs?
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 25, 2008 | 07:55 PM
Share
  #7  
Brians97F250Crew's Avatar
Brians97F250Crew
Elder User
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 726
Likes: 1
Yea that's what I'm say'n..... No EGR cooler, I'd like to build my own intake to totally delete is and get better flow. For off road use only of course ....
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Jun 25, 2008 | 11:56 PM
Share
  #8  
Stewart_H's Avatar
Stewart_H
Super Moderator
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 29,380
Likes: 118
From: Central Coast of CA
Club FTE Gold Member
Absa-freakin-lutely sweet!

But what the heck is an EGR cooler? Must be one of them new fangled things that messes up a six-leaker!

Stewart
 
Reply
0
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ways Ford is LOSING to the Competition

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now

 Brett Foote
story-2

This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

 Brett Foote
story-5

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-6

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

 Brett Foote
story-7

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jun 26, 2008 | 07:05 AM
Share
  #9  
BobBarry's Avatar
BobBarry
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 423
Likes: 0
From: Providence, RI
I'm just amazed that this is SOP on our trucks...

Removing Cylinder-Head:

Step 1- Disconnect negative battery-cables and tuck out of the way
Step 2- Disconnect shift-linkage
Step 3- Disconnect and remove body
Step 4- Remove air intake tube
...

 
Reply
0
Old Jun 26, 2008 | 05:17 PM
Share
  #10  
william_04_x's Avatar
william_04_x
Thread Starter
|
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,139
Likes: 209
Club FTE Silver Member

almost time to start putting it back together...hey VA Sheriff, i'll send you all the leftover bolts and stuff....

 
Reply
0
Old Jun 26, 2008 | 05:20 PM
Share
  #11  
william_04_x's Avatar
william_04_x
Thread Starter
|
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,139
Likes: 209
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by SteveBricks
Are we deleting the EGR cooler, William?

Who is installing the studs?
EGR cooler? not removing now...i'm taking this one thing at a time...EGR cooler isn't that hard to get out later...

i have a friend who is doing the work and so far i'm very happy..
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 26, 2008 | 07:22 PM
Share
  #12  
VaSheriff's Avatar
VaSheriff
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,632
Likes: 4
Originally Posted by william_04_x
almost time to start putting it back together...hey VA Sheriff, i'll send you all the leftover bolts and stuff....

You better hang on to the leftover parts. They aren't really leftover!

After it's all back together, I would be more afraid of electrical connections and associated problems.
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 26, 2008 | 08:10 PM
Share
  #13  
FordxFour's Avatar
FordxFour
Posting Guru
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,433
Likes: 1
From: Apex, N.C.
Between Stewart and VaSheriff, this thread is starting to get comical.
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 26, 2008 | 10:03 PM
Share
  #14  
william_04_x's Avatar
william_04_x
Thread Starter
|
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,139
Likes: 209
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by Stewart_H
Absa-freakin-lutely sweet!

But what the heck is an EGR cooler? Must be one of them new fangled things that messes up a six-leaker!

Stewart
yeah, you 7.3 guys are so funny...guess you gotta have a sense of humor when your truck's so slow....

and thanks for the sweet compliment Stewart..
 
Reply
0
Old Jun 26, 2008 | 10:57 PM
Share
  #15  
william_04_x's Avatar
william_04_x
Thread Starter
|
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 5,139
Likes: 209
Club FTE Silver Member

here's more cool pics..





 
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:02 AM.

story-0
10 Ways Ford is LOSING to the Competition

Slideshow: 10 ways Ford is losing to the competition

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-15 09:52:01


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now

Some great targets in today's expensive world.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-15 09:35:19


VIEW MORE
story-2
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

Slideshow: The VelociRaptor Expedition gains a lift, upgraded suspension, Brembo brakes, and trail-ready equipment while retaining the stock 440-horsepower EcoBoost V6.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:01:55


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-4
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-6
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-9
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE