03 Fx4

Work done so far. Remove engine, buy used engine clean all gasket surfaces, new oil pump pickup, oil pressure sender, new oil pan, water pump, starter, heater core steel line, EGR pipe, injectors, fuel pump, fuel filter, air filter, replace all gaskets and crank seals except heads. New torque converter, converter seal, new transmission cooling lines. New exhaust manifolds, transmission filter and oil. Tail light, tail gate handle, body seals, blower resistor, right E brake cable, ABS sensor, front tag mount, headlight switch, bulbs all over, repair drivers seat belt unit.

Think I'm going FX silver for grill.

Fordfan2006

Here's the silver grille ( the PO of my truck cracked the grille surround )

03 Fx4

Working on vent controls. I have vacuum at the black line going in firewall, where does it go? I don't seem to have any vacuum at the back of the control.

Fixed mirror switch with a junk yard one.

KevH

This thread is awesome. Any update?

03 Fx4

Enjoying driving it. Don't use it as a daily driver but have about 2000 miles on it so far. No problems with any of the work or parts I've put on. AC is even still cold. Towing the boat this afternoon to take my boys fishing.

Fordfan2006

post a picture!

03 Fx4

WOW almost a year. Glad I've forgotten how much work it took. Put about 7k on it part time. Took it hunting, boating, shooting, hauled loads of wood, deer, beer. Still would like to put some front suspension parts on. Only concern is it sounds like the rear is trying to engage posi on gently throttle turns? New project in garage is also a free vehicle. 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer for youngest son. EX is financing project for him I'm doing the work.

P.S. I did get to do donuts but it was in the snow.

rcairbear

03- what noise are you hearing when you hear the posi engage on gentle turns?- just curious- thanks in advance, Bear

03 Fx4

Sounds like a shudder similar to clutch chatter. You can feel it.

rcairbear

Ok- just wondering, i have a l/s diff in my truck- no noises though!- thanks again!