Recent content by Mark Price 2

Yes, check the rear diff fluid. Park on a flat surface. There is a fill plug on the front side of it. It takes a 3/8 ratchet. The plug is magnetic-check for excessive metal filings/chunks on it. (some fine filings are normal) Stick your pinky in the fill hole- it should be filled at minimum 1/8...

Here it is after the rebuild. Hope this helps. Sorry for the crappy quality vid.

Here is a video of my bad rear differential a few years ago. Needed complete rebuild. IIRCC it was at around 150K miles.

Also, check the inertia switch well. Look for a melted connector where it plugs in. Press that red button down a few times while cranking

Hi. Try this first: With the parking brake on, have you husband "beat" on the fuel take under the truck continuously with a rubber mallet or gloved hand. While he is doing this, you turn the key to the run position (not cranking) and you both listen for the fuel pump to hum for 1-2 seconds. If...

Check the rubber brake hose line leaving the caliper to the steel brake line for a "twist". I believe the hose has grooved lines running parallel along it to aid in this check. The grooved lines should not wrap around at any point. Easy mistake if your not paying attention I guess. May not be...

Yep. I got a bumped head as well. I hung my old school work light up on the latch. It closed on me and shattered the light bulb! Went out immediately that moment and got a nicer work light:)

MONROE Part # 901644 $9.27each rockauto.com Look under BODY category/LIFT SUPPORT Google rockauto discount code for 5%off :supercool: I've tried the auto parts store versions.(one was a SACHS I believe) They do not last long. Under a year. I've had the Monroe version on for a few years now...

Ha. Just got a text from the old man. "Jesus, what magic did you do to the truck? It shifts beautifully with no clunking" So, so far so good. Time will tell though.

Just finished the job. WHAT A MESS! Re-used the gasket without issue. Took just over 5qts. I didn't bother messing with the drain nut. Just did the 'ol tilt-n-splash. Did it all without jacking up the truck. I don't know why. I guess I don't like being completely under a vehicle. Plus, I was...

I hear you loud and clear. I do maintenance on my mother's fully loaded '07 v6 accord. I drive the crap out of it "to verify the repair";) Even my youngest daughter has a 2010 Mazda Sport. I do the same with hers:) "sporty" cars can be VERY fun and luxurious. But, I must stick to my guns at...

ToddZ- Haha! I didn't even think about removing that entire plug to drain. It didn't even cross my mind. I was just thinking and going to do it the old school way. Remove a few bolts and play slip and slide in my garage the rest of the day:) Gavin- Thanks buddy. The harshness is an...

Eddie.. I've considered installing a drain plug on my Gen1 a few times now. I've done the pan drop a few times now and it's not a big job to me just to drop the pan. To be honest, I'm scared to death of drilling into the pan. Especially on my dads ST that I cant monitor daily. If it did leak...

Todd Z.. why the suggestion on a new drain plug? I'm just removing the torx screw to refill. Does that little sucker leak? Darn, rockauto only sells a Dorman pack of 5 drain plugs. $26.79 No singles.

Thanks guys:supercool: I'm going to go ahead and order from rockauto. They have the Motorcraft filter for $18.15 and a Fel-Pro gasket on "wholesaler closeout" for $8.74. I have the special drain "nipple". I think it's an OTC brand I got awhile back. Also, I have a pump and Motorcraft MerconV...