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Messages - way2old

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If it is a pulley, the repair should be fairly inexpensive.  I am guessing about 1/2 hour labor plus the part.  I deal with government pricing so I could not give a close retail cost on it.  Sorry.  I am guessing about 100$ maybe??  may be less, may be more.  Sorry I cant offer any closer estimate.

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That sounds like a pulley that the bearing is starting to go or the tensioner is starting to have the tension spring loosening on it.

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: Noise I'd rather not hear
« on: April 19, 2013, 04:25:44 PM »
What type of noise?  Scraping, thumping, grinding, rubbing??????

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http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Belt-Tensioner/_/N-8gdap?filterByKeyWord=belt+tensioner&fromString=search   See if that link helps.  You should be able to remove the bolt and just replace the part.  Good luck.

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: Frozen bolt
« on: April 06, 2013, 05:55:06 PM »
If you heat the case, don't get in any hurry or use a lot of heat.  Either will work to release the oxiditation that is holding the bolt solid.  Heating the case will keep the stregnth of the bolt.  Just be patient.

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: Hello all!!!!
« on: April 06, 2013, 05:49:32 PM »
We wlcome anyone that follows the few rules we have.  Welcome and hope to heaar more from you.

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: oil pan replacement ford van
« on: April 04, 2013, 05:04:35 PM »
It is not necessary, but could possibly give you just a little more room to jack up the engine.

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: I cannot find my electrical leak
« on: April 03, 2013, 04:55:20 PM »
Good job.   Thanks for the fix on your vehicle.

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: oil pan replacement ford van
« on: April 03, 2013, 04:54:32 PM »
You have assumed correctly.  You can remove the fan itself if there is a chance the radiator might be involved.  It is just a little toight with the 1 inch block, but it can be done.  If you can squeeze 1 1/2 inch in there, it is easier.  Use a 2 X 4.

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: oil pan replacement ford van
« on: April 02, 2013, 04:54:53 PM »
Here is a direct copy from Ford's repair manual.  Good luck


Oil Pan, F-150-250-350
 
Removal

Drain the crankcase and the cooling system.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Disconnect the starter cable at the starter motor and remove the attaching bolts and starter motor .
Remove the engine front support insulator-to-support bracket nuts and washers on both supports. Raise the front of the engine with a transmission jack and wood block and place 25.4mm (1-inch) thick wood blocks between the front engine support insulator (6038) and front engine support brackets (6028) . Lower the engine and remove the transmission jack.
Remove the oil pan attaching bolts and lower the oil pan to the crossmember. Remove the two oil pump bolts and the one oil pump screen cover and tube nut, and drop the assembly in the oil pan. Remove the oil pan. Remove the oil pan gasket. Remove the oil pump screen cover and tube (6622) from the oil pan.
 
Installation

Clean the gasket surfaces of the oil pump, oil pan and cylinder block. Clean the seal grooves.
Apply a pressure-sensitive silicone-based adhesive (such as G.E., Dow, Loctite or equivalent) to block rails and engine front cover to oil pan surfaces.
Apply a bead of RTV Silicone Rubber D6AZ-19562-AA or -BA (ESE-M4G195-A) or equivalent to parting line between front cover and block (two places) and to tapered ends of rear seal portion of gasket (two places). Immediately install gasket to block to facilitate pan installation.




Clean the oil pump screen cover and tube assembly and place it in the oil pan.
Position the oil pan under the engine. Install the oil pump screen cover and tube assembly on the oil pump with a new gasket. Tighten the two screws to 14-20 Nm (10-15 ft-lb) and one nut to 30-43 Nm (22-32 ft-lb). Position the oil pan against the cylinder block and install oil pan flange reinforcements (6A674) and the attaching bolts.
Tighten all attaching bolts except X, Y and Z as shown to 20-24 Nm (15-18 ft-lb).
Install and tighten remaining bolts. Torque to 20-24 Nm (15-18 ft-lb).




Raise the engine with a transmission jack and remove the wood blocks from the front engine support brackets . Lower the engine until the front engine support insulators are positioned on the front engine support brackets . Install the washers and nuts on the insulator studs and tighten the nuts to 73-100 Nm (54-74 ft-lb).
Install the starter motor and connect the starter cable.
Lower the vehicle. Install the radiator . Refer to Section 03-03.
Install the upper intake manifold and throttle body.
Install the oil pan drain plug, fill the crankcase and cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03.
Start the engine and check for coolant and oil leaks.

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You might be on the right track with a starter.  The single click might be the armature bad and not allowing the starter to turn over.  Moving the vehicle could have moved the starter enough to have it make contact.

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: Throttle Valve Cable Linkage
« on: March 28, 2013, 04:58:39 PM »
Check this link.  It might not be the same engine, but the parts are real close to the same.  It has the same sequence for repair.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/829989-aod-tv-cable-adjustment.html

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: vacuum leak check
« on: March 27, 2013, 04:55:16 PM »
That does not sound like a vacuum leak.  Sounds more like the exhaust is partially plugged.  Remove the O2 sensor and see if the truck runs better.  It will be loud

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: vacuum leak check
« on: March 26, 2013, 04:40:33 PM »
Any place there is a possibility the engine can possibly pull in unmeterted air.  Is there a reason for the question?  Do you have a lean code?  Does it have drivability issues?  Help us a little more.  Thanks

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Auto Repair Car Questions / Re: How did you find your mechanic?
« on: March 22, 2013, 07:34:20 PM »
The best way to get good information is to ask friends and co-workers.  Word of mouth is the best reference you can get.  Searching on line can find good places, but it can also lead you to less than reputable shops.  So ask people you know, they will tell you the truth.

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