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It almost sounds like a clogged fuel filter? Unfortunately I am just guessing. My oil pump was not bad but I changed it to a Melling M227 this weekend during my timing chain project. FordTechMakuloco does it in a video for a 5.4L Expedition, that's what gave me the confidence to do it. I was...

Imgur gallery: https://imgur.com/gallery/BgoxI Story: Engine did a weird stutter when I goosed the throttle under an overpass, and when I got it home it had a rattle / knock under the hood and threw a P0340 code. At 124k miles I wasn't altogether shocked that I may have lost a timing chain...

I've been meaning to post this; did the actual repair last fall. Front end whine or whirr had been evident since the Aug 11th flood (water level was at the door sills). Every pulley/bearing I took off had a dry/rough sound and feel to it, but the ultimate noise culprit was the A/C compressor...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=72292 Call Brian for details 412-3285 (area code 248). He is trying to get a Mercury from every model year for his club's car show, I think it is being held at Wayne County Fairgrounds. Definitely wants a MARAUDER for his 03 and 04...

The OE shocks that start with 7W have the exact same performance as the old 3W and 4W. They do look completely different, but I assure you the function is identical. The OE manufacturer got Ford approval to change the design to be common with F-150/Explorer.

Wheels are SOLD and en route! Thanks mm.net!

Call Brian for details 412-3285 (area code 248). He is trying to get a Mercury from every model year for his club's car show, I think it is being held at Wayne County Fairgrounds. Definitely wants a Marauder for his 03 and 04 slots. Not sure what other years he has open for your other...

Sale pending... expiring Wednesday evening. :)

So frame-able!

Well... this keeps me from having to bump the thread. Carry on. Spectragod, haven't forgotten our PM discussion.

Genuine FoMoCo wheels, Permachrome coated, one wheel had a very slight bend that got professionally repaired before coating. Asking $2200 for the set, will not separate, includes UPS shipping to lower 48. Send PM or email rearwheeldriver (gmail). I had this Permachrome done to my car and...

I would have expected ASH261 to be discontinued by now. This number should be linked to the original shock design (spun-closed), but that design was replaced by the ASH1153 (staked-closed) more than four years ago. I guess the ASH261 would still work, if you can actually get it.

Mine came off CCW with a 1/4" ratchet (no extension) after gentle heating with MAPP. No vise grip marks on my plug ;)

Motorcraft ASH1153 = Ford 7W3Z-18124-H = OES Marauder front shock Motorcraft ASH1152 = Ford 7W3Z-18125-H = OES Marauder rear shock I think they missed a "1" on your rear shocks. ASH152 is the front shock for a Lincoln LS :o

The "upside-down" rear shock design on our cars allows water condensation and shock oil mist (both completely natural and harmless occurrences) to build up inside the convoluted dust boot until they essentially precipitate--this can look like a leak. In 2006, Tokico and Ford worked together to...