lhc_cj7
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- Vehicle Year
- 1996
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- Ford
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My son's first vehicle, 96 xlt, 4x4, 4.0, automatic, 120k. Paid $2800 and the seller just installed brand new 33's. Since buying it several weeks ago I have been going thru it. So far changed plugs (not to bad on the driver side, removed the radiator return hose and heater hose on the pass side. Made things lots easier) flushed radiator, and then found the gas tank filler hose with a band aid while checking things under the truck.
So after some research I decided to remove the bed. Used krol oil (penetrating oil I get from work) on the bed bolts on top and underneath. Removed the filler hose, had a tube bumper so took that off and while my son lifted the back end removed the wire harness. Two 15 year olds on the sides and the old man on the back lifted right off. Took about 2 hours but I was taking my time.
Moved it to the side of the garage
Here is a close up of both ends. Notice the dry rot on the tank side. Several of those cracks go all the way thru. ouch. This was a Vegas truck before ending up here in Havasu. Can you say 115 all summer long. Might be the cause of the 1443 code (or not.) We will see.
Entire hose
The truck as it sits ready for transmission removel to replace seals.
Anyway, can't find the hose at the many auto part stores. Did find one on the net for $150. It said fits the standard 6 foot bed, this one is 7 feet. The pic looks the same as ours. What would the Ford dealership charge for this??
Anybody have a source for this hose?
Thanks
So after some research I decided to remove the bed. Used krol oil (penetrating oil I get from work) on the bed bolts on top and underneath. Removed the filler hose, had a tube bumper so took that off and while my son lifted the back end removed the wire harness. Two 15 year olds on the sides and the old man on the back lifted right off. Took about 2 hours but I was taking my time.
Moved it to the side of the garage
Here is a close up of both ends. Notice the dry rot on the tank side. Several of those cracks go all the way thru. ouch. This was a Vegas truck before ending up here in Havasu. Can you say 115 all summer long. Might be the cause of the 1443 code (or not.) We will see.
Entire hose
The truck as it sits ready for transmission removel to replace seals.
Anyway, can't find the hose at the many auto part stores. Did find one on the net for $150. It said fits the standard 6 foot bed, this one is 7 feet. The pic looks the same as ours. What would the Ford dealership charge for this??
Anybody have a source for this hose?
Thanks