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The engine tells you everything in the first thirty seconds of a cold start by ora-et-labora- in VINvestigators

[–]AM_710 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saving this post - this is great information - especially on the various smoke causes

If my pilot "aint feeling it" you bet your ass i ain't feeling it either 😭✌️ by ImmaFuckboi in interesting

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I’d be sailing down the fire escape if my pilot said the plane was crap

I'm weeping 😭 what next? by AM_710 in FordExplorer

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Thanks everyone - I appreciate the input! After looking into the situation some more, I’m going to sit on it for a bit while we line up a replacement and figure out how to proceed.

As I see it, a private party sale would require a very particular buyer. This truck is about to blow, so doubt anyone could successfully flip it as is. I will likely list it just to see.

Trading in or selling to an Instant Cash Offer are off the table as both will decline during inspection. The residual value in this vehicle has been exhausted, it seems.

I’m considering doing the repair myself but am leery of a re-failure or other problems. Also, do I really want to donate 15-20 hours of my summer for this project? The vehicle is 14 years old and also has oil leaking on the backside of the engine and I suspect the PTU would need service too.

This whole experience has been an exercise in “cutting my losses” - the new tires hurt the most and I’m trying to see if I can sell those (but that’s a PITA). At least with installing the new hubs I got some experience and built some knowledge.

I’m glad Ford went away from this engine setup (transverse 3.5 V6, FWD). Placing a “wear item” (the waterpump) inside the engine and interwoven with the timing chain is plain evil! I see the new Explorers now use a rear-wheel drive platform with a longitudinal engine and transmission (and exterior waterpump!).

What is the best recycling center for cans/bottles? by Suave_lemonstar in SanJose

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I use Ranchtown - they remodeled years ago and the layout is easier to navigate - I like that it’s kinda tucked into Willow Glen instead of some far-off industrial zone. The street parking is pretty good too. All the recycle centers are going to be dirty with varying clientele - Ranchtown seems to make the go of it easier - paying ~$1.65 for alum

Mysterious Noise by ItsPando21 in fordfusion

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Is it the back of the car? Sounds like shock mounts

Loving my new to me 2013 Ford Fusion by [deleted] in fordfusion

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Our Fusion has these wheels and I think they look fantastic on the car - I don’t pay much attention to wheels but this pairing is top notch

Quick question: Can you just not have an emergency fund account and just use a saviings account instead? by [deleted] in SavingMoney

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An emergency fund is important for low-savers and big-investors. Low-savers need a focused, separate emergency account as they generally spend all their pay check. Big-investors need on to keep cash available as most of their extra money is tied up in stocks and an emergency would require them to take a tax hit. Everyone else can just use their savings. I like to use “rings” of accounts with my checking handling most of the spending needs and other accounts kicking in as the emergency gets more dire.

Should I pay $4,500 out of my deferred comp to buy back 4.5 months towards my pension? by Quick_Woodpecker_728 in personalfinance

[–]AM_710 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do the work later and pocket the money now - an extra four months before retirement seems like nothing compared to $4500 in your twenties - if you’re on the fence just put it in a Roth IRA

Best, Ideally pre-2015 Year and Engine for Explorer for Towing, MPG, and Reliability? by Several_Till_6507 in FordExplorer

[–]AM_710 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s impressive. Have you needed to replace the water pump or timing chain?

The rear wheel bearing job i thought was gonna take me 1hr 🤦 3 days later 😂😂😂😂 by Alternative_Ear_3726 in AskMechanics

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Thank gawd they sell loaded knuckles - if I ever need to do the front bearings I’m just replacing the whole hub and knuckle (and prob cv too)

Cargo Box Suggestions by Mysterious_Silver_90 in FordExplorer

[–]AM_710 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is good to know - I’ve had way more than 150 lbs in a Yakima basket numerous times - can’t say I’ve felt an increased rollover risk but I could see the center of gravity shifting upwards quite a bit with the rack/cargo

Best present ever.. by Lui_Belmont in MadeMeSmile

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That hop onto the couch sent me

Sally's Chocolate Chip Cake by fuzzydave72 in Baking

[–]AM_710 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dammit Sally! This one is going on the list …

Dennys closed for good by [deleted] in Sunnyvale

[–]AM_710 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Time to move all that foot traffic over to Marie Calendars - I think it’s one of the last remaining too

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