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OT Mechanics- Screw you Ford Engineers edition
Posted on 6/20/14 at 7:37 pm
Posted on 6/20/14 at 7:37 pm
I'm changing the timing cover gasket on my sisters 2003 Ford Taurus. Just finished it today, took me 3 afternoons. I had to remove the alternator, power steering pump and bracket (leaking anyways so that was ok), idler pulley, tensioner, water pump (replaced it since it was off), and the crank just to get the timing cover off. Then I had to replace the oil pan gasket since it was stuck to the bottom of the TC. This job was a pain in the butt and has really got me rethinking/questioning my position as a Ford Man if this is the kind of design they are putting out.
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Posted on 6/20/14 at 7:37 pm to CaptainBrannigan
CSB
Posted on 6/20/14 at 7:38 pm to CaptainBrannigan
Why would you put yourself through that?
Posted on 6/20/14 at 7:39 pm to CaptainBrannigan
Pulling the timing cover on pretty much any motor is gonna involve taking off a good bit of shite.
Posted on 6/20/14 at 7:39 pm to CaptainBrannigan
Vehicles aren't designed for you to work on them at home anymore, bring it to a pro
Posted on 6/20/14 at 7:42 pm to CaptainBrannigan
About $600-$700 to change the spark plugs on an expedition. If you can find a shop that wants to mess with it.
Posted on 6/20/14 at 7:47 pm to CaptainBrannigan
Posted on 6/20/14 at 7:49 pm to CaptainBrannigan
Well, they do build it Ford Tough. 
Posted on 6/20/14 at 8:03 pm to CaptainBrannigan
Ford's crappy design/packaging has been going on for quite some time. Not to mention more than half of the parts are made in Mexico.
Had to change the evaporator on my 98 5.4 F150.
Remove seats, drop column, remove dash just to get at the part
Had to change the evaporator on my 98 5.4 F150.
Remove seats, drop column, remove dash just to get at the part
Posted on 6/20/14 at 8:41 pm to CaptainBrannigan
They don't make them for you to work on, they make them for dealers to work on.
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