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    Thermostat Housing Aluminum FoMoCo

    problem I had was top of nylon lower housing weld failed at one of the outlet neck inserts as well as square cut seal at head was showing seepage.. I doubt the 2" pressed in steel nipple would create any more corrosion than the 3' steel heater tube it is connected to..
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    Thermostat Housing Aluminum FoMoCo

    Some how I got crossed up and posted 2008 Explorer part # BTW these are Ford parts counter persons "Call Numbers" and don't include complete casting Prefix Code +part number that one would often search online.. For more information on decoding Ford part numbers see...
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    Thermostat Housing Aluminum FoMoCo

    As many of us have found out, the Nylon thermostat housing is garbage. just had to replace mine due to weld failure seeping Some of us have found links to Simmons Auto Sportz cast aluminum housing. The problem I had with SA housing is the images of poor or lack of finishing of hose...
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    What is this groaning sound?

    to short a clip to tell,, sounds like it changes to lower pitch as speed increases and or RPMs drop Have you had a helper hang out the window to listen? could be a loose exhaust shield or a electrical actuator.. Years past I have heard that type of buzz from transmission valve bodies and...
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    bed extender?

    bottom of my 08 latches for factory tonneau sit 4" below top edge of bed.. Bars for extender are 1 1/2 inboard of inner wall at mounting point and angle inward center radius of tubing bend is 2 1/2" from extender pivot point.. If new mounting rails?? sit 4" below bed top edge and extend...
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    My Drivetrain Misfortune

    PO of my 08 had put in a new transmission @ 56K 2 years ago. Truck has 63K on it now his invoice for work booked at 8.2 hours @ $87.50 = $717.50 Reman trans with transferable (No Fault Gold Warranty) 3 years unlimited mileage Plus labor up to $95 and $25 fluid allowance,, cost PO...
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    control arms

    LoL swshawaii,, :offtopic: worked as equipment mechanic for Voit sports 40 years ago.. assembly stations to air up basket balls caught my attention. Chinese made balls were shipped to US deflated at least 100 in shipping box, aired up and placed in store display boxes that were made and...
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