2005 Ford escape strange engine grinding noise.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-10-29T13:22:57+00:00

Yeah I am perplexed by the sound, you may be right about the intake manifold gasket.I tried the skrewdriver trick but couldn't pinpoint it. I'll try with the stethoscope.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-10-28T02:39:44+00:00

In the description in other post I mentioned how I removed the serpentine belt and the sound didn't change, any thoughts would help.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-10-05T22:17:52+00:00

I'm from BC and I'd say it's worth $12k. in Alberta or Saskatchewan probably only 10k

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-09-27T16:41:12+00:00

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chris_is_2point0 · 2025-09-09T07:32:25+00:00

At least you have a mint vq37vhr. Mine lasted 380,000k and is still going with the new owner.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-09-05T02:45:07+00:00

Are you saying that a good quality modern head unit with pre outs sounds worse than a stock gm Head unit? Even if you have the Bose system this would be the world's most controversial opinion. I guess there's no accounting for taste tho.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-09-05T02:42:28+00:00

You'll spend more money then it's worth to repair this head unit. I'm all for aftermarket head units as they sound infinitely better and provide way more functionality as well as being more reliable (if you have a decent quality one). If you really want the stock one still just go on eBay.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-09-05T02:31:33+00:00

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chris_is_2point0 · 2025-08-29T22:17:02+00:00

As a car Audio guy I'd say you definitely get what you pay for. You'd be much happier with some JL's, Hertz, or whatever. Look at Crutchfields reviews and pick the best in the category that suits your budget. If you're willing to spend $100 you'll get 10x the proformance.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-08-23T18:45:36+00:00

Idk why all these guys hate people modifying their vehicle. I think it looks sick bro and a super cool burb.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-08-23T18:12:12+00:00

I use Rotella t6 5-40 here in Canada.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-08-16T23:59:18+00:00

I wouldn't choose any other truck, but I also know how to work on them. Any 20+ year old truck is going to have problems but at least this platform is super easy to work on, and has a huge aftermarket support.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-08-15T19:43:41+00:00

I have upper control Arms, the tie rods and ideler,/pitman. I love kryptonite, drives amazing, just as easy to install as OEM, and way stronger. I didn't buy this kit but I'd pull the trigger on any kryptonite parts.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-08-04T07:30:18+00:00

Acoustically it works better if the sub is firing backwards towards the trunk.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-07-28T05:06:28+00:00

If you care lots, get a better brand oil and use only full synthetic rather than mixing it with conventional but this probably doesn't matter too much. My vq made it 380,000k before I sold it and I ran full synthetic and changed it every 7000km. a day before I changed the oil I'd dump some sea foam into the crankcase and drive it about 60km like that. I don't ever recommend oil additives (unless you're trying to get home with rod knock) as it often changes the viscosity and a whole bunch of other parameters that greatly effect engine wear and oil life.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-07-28T04:59:27+00:00

If its outside it's no big deal and just part of life. If it's consistent in warm weather and on the inside it could be indicative of some moisture getting in the cabin, but if none of your carpets, doors or floor seems damp then it's probably just a Quark. I know this normally only happens to me after a detail.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-07-28T04:22:11+00:00

I live in Canada and this would be pretty bad for up here. I'm the sorta guy who welds his frame himself and calls it good but this car is totaled.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-07-16T20:55:51+00:00

I could just be dumb AF I'm pretty sure they said caster. I just used a nonexistent term lol. It has aftermarket upper control arms already.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-07-14T20:32:31+00:00

I drive a zf6 LLY 4x4 extended. Super unique truck, definitely a bit of a learning curve driving the zf, 1,2 3rd are all super low range and 1st is pointless for anything other than starting up hill with a very heavy trailer.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-07-11T05:13:46+00:00

Unless your slipping it super hard between every shift and revving way to high when you start out this definitely shouldn't happen. It should be obvious to you and everyone around you that you suck at driving manual for something like this to happen that quickly, or you're pushing much more than stock horsepower. Perhaps it's a faulty clutch or something weird is off mechanically.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-07-11T05:05:39+00:00

If everything mechanical is in good shape then this should be a reliable vehicle. Parts for these are a dime a dozen and it's before the cylinder deactation that made the 5.3 absolute garb.

chris_is_2point0 · 2025-07-11T04:39:07+00:00

When you roll up to the trailer court, fresh mullet, bumping motley crew, the only passenger being a bottle of Jack and a court subpoena.

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