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#492 of 501 To DIY or not to DIY? by woobegone Apr 23, 2008 (6:14 pm)
I need to replace all three O2 sensors (confirmed by professional engine analysis) on my 96 F150 w/ 5.0L. Is this a DIY project for a "shade-tree" mechanic with very limited knowledge of emissions systems. The going labor rate suggests not much time is involved, and the parts appear to be "plug-n-play." Are there special tools needed (a deal-breaker for sure)? Anyone done this job themselves? Replies to this message: mickeymouse2 (Apr 23, 2008 8:20 pm) woobegone (Apr 24, 2008 11:26 am) balsar (Aug 22, 2008 4:58 pm)
#493 of 501 Re: To DIY or not to DIY? [woobegone] by mickeymouse2 Apr 23, 2008 (8:20 pm)
Replying to: woobegone (Apr 23, 2008 6:14 pm) They do make a 7/8 socket with a slit in it for the wires, availible at autozone.. The two upstream o2 I just use a 7/8 wrench. The down stream o2 you may need the special socket, depending on how long they have been in there. I have gone to remove them and the treads on the pipe strips out. Careful there. Its just plug n play. To reset any trouble codes you may have disconect the negative cable on the battery or use a scan tool. Replies to this message: woobegone (Apr 24, 2008 11:26 am)
#494 of 501 Re: To DIY or not to DIY? [mickeymouse2] by woobegone Apr 24, 2008 (11:26 am)
Replying to: mickeymouse2 (Apr 23, 2008 8:20 pm) Thanks for the info. I'm going to order the parts, then try to save myself about $300 by attempting the job myself. These are the original sensors, so getting them out may be problematic. If all else fails, I have AAA so I can have it towed to a real mechanic.
#495 of 501 Re: Trasmission issue 2004 F-150 [delisae] by aspesisteve Apr 24, 2008 (1:54 pm)
Replying to: delisae (Apr 13, 2008 6:17 pm) do you guys have the 4x4 version of the '04 F150? I've heard of many issues with that tranny but not on the 2wd.   With that said, my '04 F150 2wd had a complete transmission failure at 28,000 miles, 6 days past the 3 year mark! After all my venting, the best I could come up with is 50% off on a trany replacement. My share was $2,200!!   They told me I was lucky to get half. I don't feel lucky . I drive the truck easy. I've also had repeated problems with the front brakes warping on me. I'm on my third set of warped rotors.
#496 of 501 2000 F150 Timing Chain by egreen3 Aug 15, 2008 (11:56 am)
I have a 2000 F150 with the 5.4L V-8 and closing in on 100k miles. I don't see anywhere that a timing belt/chain replacement is recommended at a particular interval like some cars at around 100k. Is that right? Replies to this message: mickeymouse2 (Aug 15, 2008 4:39 pm)
#497 of 501 Re: 2000 F150 Timing Chain [egreen3] by mickeymouse2 Aug 15, 2008 (4:39 pm)
Replying to: egreen3 (Aug 15, 2008 11:56 am) It has a timing chain that is good for the life of the engine. Timing chains sometimes do go bad, but rarely on the 5.4. I have 248k on mine right now.
#498 of 501 2004 f-150 brake bleeding by troscoeb Aug 20, 2008 (6:49 am)
I changed pads and have soft pedal. I know you have to bleed brakes in a specific order but i dont know it. can anyone help?
#499 of 501 Bleeding by mickeymouse2 Aug 20, 2008 (6:12 pm)
If you have rear drum brakes it is rare for your truck, adjust them first. Start bleeding the wheel that is farthest away from the master cylinder. Passenger side rear. Then driverside side rear, then passenger side front, then drivers side front.   Note: If you did not replace or machine your rotors, your spungy pedel may be due to the pads not wearing in to the rotor surface. Try pumping the pedel and riding the brakes while driving for short periods of time.   Symptom of needed bleeding is after pumping the pedel about 3 times there isn't as much free play or spungy feeling in the pedel, it feels tight. If your pedel still feels spungy after doing this, most likely the surfaces of the rotor and the new pads need to be wear in.
#500 of 501 Re: To DIY or not to DIY? [woobegone] by balsar Aug 22, 2008 (4:58 pm)
Replying to: woobegone (Apr 23, 2008 6:14 pm) Let your engine warm up to operating temp. then try to remove the o/2 sensors it will make it easier, and use the o/2 socket as Mickeymouse said, it only costs a few buck but is worth it. Careful of the hot pipes.
#501 of 501 '97 f150 no power under 3000rpm by balsar Aug 22, 2008 (6:06 pm)
Could this be a bad knock sensor. Both converters have been replaced within the last year with the o/2 sensors. Scanner reads o2 sensor and new converters are working ok. Also MAF reads good. 158 compression in cyl. and vacuum pressure is good. Yet I have no power unless I rev up the motor to about 3000rpm and then let off the clutch. this is the same in all gears, even at 45 mph ( until engine speed is upword around 3000rpm). Can I just unplug the knock sensor to test or is there another way? Thx for the help!!

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