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Our 1997 explorer sohc tanked the engine awile back due to the infamous cam tensioner issue. The dealer wouldnt do a thing even after we said we’d pay 5000 to put a new motor in it. They said they couldnt get a motor and there was nothing they could do. Having few options we had a 1998 sohc with 3000 miles put in it. Car ran great for about a month than began to have intermittent problems starting. The car would stumble upon starting (only on occassion) than clear up and be fine. Than it began to not start on occassion. You’d crank the engine and no start. Let it sit a minute or two and it would start stumble and be fine. Now it has gotten to the point where it wont start at all. This car has been a nightmare and the dealer (payton wright in texas) has never been of any value. Anyone have this starting problem before?

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>Our 1997 explorer sohc tanked the engine awile back due to the infamous cam >tensioner issue. The dealer wouldnt do a thing even after we said we’d pay >5000 to put a new motor in it. They said they couldnt get a motor and there >was nothing they could do. Having few options we had a 1998 sohc with 3000 >miles put in it. Car ran great for about a month than began to have >intermittent problems starting. The car would stumble upon starting (only on >occassion) than clear up and be fine. Than it began to not start on >occassion. You’d crank the engine and no start. Let it sit a minute or two >and it would start stumble and be fine. Now it has gotten to the point where >it wont start at all. This car has been a nightmare and the dealer (payton >wright in texas) has never been of any value. Anyone have this starting >problem before?

What did you do to piss off the dealer? That’s the only reason I can think of for what you say happened. As for the problem, is it fuel related, or ignition? Bill Funk   "First, it was not a strip bar, it was an erotic club. And second, what can I say? I’m a night owl."         – M. Barry,  Mayor of Washington,DC

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I would suggest a different dealer in getting the SOHC problem fixed. Or you can get another with more reliable OHC V6 or V8. SOHC has had problems from day one and the ’99s or the ’00s has been better, but still not completely resolved. Good luck, Shane * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!

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<What did you do to piss off the dealer? That’s the only reason I can think of for what you say happened.> I understand your question because that situation was so unbelieveable. Fact is I doubt you would find many people who were as kicked back about something like this as I was. The car was out of warranty and I wasnt asking them to pay a dime, just get the car running. I was willing to pay the 5 grand to get the engine and they flat said they couldnt get one. No argueing, no heated words, just a matter of fact conversation on both sides. It was so comical I left laughing, just couldnt believe it. Some day I’ll write ford. The only good part of getting older is I’ve learned it just doesnt help to get in heated exchanges about anything. Believe it or not it is true.

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I have to top up my radiator monthly, its a new radiator, no visible leaks, no overheating problems. Any ideas? — Bob O’Neil Please remove NO_SPAM. when replying

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Look for any steam coming out of your exhaust pipe – a sign of an engine crack or leaking head gasket. All cars have some steam on cold mornings, but cars with engine leaks have steam all the time in most cases.  Also, remember that water dripping slowly from the exhaust is normal and comes from the catalytic converter. The steam I refer to is an obvious change from normal. Check your motor oil – does it have any water droplets on the dipstick? Does the oil look like caramel soup? Any of these indicates an internal engine leak. Also, if you have the spark plugs changed, look for rust on one or two of them – also indicates an internal engine leak. If you have no internal leak, then you may have an external leak that is drying up – like a slow leak that drips on the exhaust pipes and evaporates before hitting the ground. You could also have a leak that only leaks under high pressure, such as when the engine is running faster than idle. Also, some leaks, such as leaky hoses will only leak after the engine is hot, and may only leak when the engine is both hot and just turned off (that is when pressure is highest). Use all these clues – they may help find your water loss cause. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I have to top up my radiator monthly, its a new radiator, no visible leaks, >no overheating problems. Any ideas? >– >Bob O’Neil >Please remove NO_SPAM. when replying

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Bob: What year is your car? dr bob "Bob O’Neil (Please remove NOSPAM when replying!)" – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >I have to top up my radiator monthly, its a new radiator, no visible leaks, >no overheating problems. Any ideas? >– >Bob O’Neil >Please remove NO_SPAM. when replying

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My experience w/dummy lights such as the "check engine" light on any Chevy has been that what they actually report is spotty.  Any number of factors can lead to that light coming on/going off.   Towards 100k on most Chevys the O2 sensor may start to go, which would account for  the light…but again…it could be any number of things emissions relatedor otherwise. At 70k my ‘96 Blazer had the dummy light on and off sporadically for over three thousand miles.  Now it hasn’t come on again, and I’m almost up to 80K. But the only way to know for sure is to get the diagnostic code off the computer when the light is ON.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi, > I have a question, I was hoping someone here could help me with. > My dad has a 1995, 454, Chevy pick-up. He drove it 200 miles to get to my > house. When he got here, I checked the oil, and smoke came out of the > dipstick tube. What does this mean? Does it indicate a problem? > Also, a month later he pulled his camper 600 miles. On the way home the > engine light came on. It was on for about 50 to 100 miles. He stopped to > fill up with gas, and it went off. The temperature was fine, and the oil > pressure was holding at 60 Lbs. Any ideas? >                                        Randy

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Hi, I have a question, I was hoping someone here could help me with. My dad has a 1995, 454, Chevy pick-up. He drove it 200 miles to get to my house. When he got here, I checked the oil, and smoke came out of the dipstick tube. What does this mean? Does it indicate a problem? Also, a month later he pulled his camper 600 miles. On the way home the engine light came on. It was on for about 50 to 100 miles. He stopped to fill up with gas, and it went off. The temperature was fine, and the oil pressure was holding at 60 Lbs. Any ideas?                                        Randy

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> says… >Frank, I find it boring for one reason and one reason only.  We can all hide >behind the pc – there is no body language, not facial expressions, just >words, words, words. > I agree it is much easier for many posters to resort to spewing > insults than to keep it civil when you’re behind the ol’ computer. I respect > those posters that are able achieve their points and those who are > adept of the subtle put-down/sarcasm for those "idiots".

I suppose it depends how high ya stress levels are and if you are a greenhorn (novice) – I must admit I fell for the "trolls" at one time and, boy, did I entertain them or what!!! LOL > tracy>I agree that people ask for trouble by bringing up controversial topics – >yes, it does encourage heated debates etc and there is nothing unhealthy in >that – > I don’t think that people "ask" for trouble by bringing up controversial > topics- it’s part of the nature of this and other ng.s.

As a person of experience, a few months back I made an valid point about something very important to me in another ng, regarding the way we conduct ourselves in the health ng’s, and got the thrashing of my life by people who disagreed.  I find it hysterical cos I am sure a few of them ended up having sky high blood pressure afterwards.  I thought freedom of speech was acceptable, but obviously not! But I have to admit the spamming and private, and insulting, emails I also received was a little unnerving! > Good post Tracy.

Well, of course it is Frank, I am Tracy! Not at all modest most of the time LOL – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> frank

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says… >Frank, I find it boring for one reason and one reason only.  We can all hide >behind the pc – there is no body language, not facial expressions, just >words, words, words.

I agree it is much easier for many posters to resort to spewing insults than to keep it civil when you’re behind the ol’ computer. I respect those posters that are able achieve their points and those who are adept of the subtle put-down/sarcasm for those "idiots". tracy>I agree that people ask for trouble by bringing up controversial topics – >yes, it does encourage heated debates etc and there is nothing unhealthy in >that –

I don’t think that people "ask" for trouble by bringing up controversial topics- it’s part of the nature of this and other ng.s. Good post Tracy. frank

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > says… >Oh dear! It seems to me that no matter which newsgroup one goes to, there is >always gonna be a certain amount of backstabbing and bitching! > Yep. Unless the ng is strictly a support group you are going to have > differences of opinion which leads to insults/flaming. The more controversial > the ng or topic the greater the flaming. > tracy>Not very healthy, wouldnt you say???? > What’s the latest politically correct statement- "celebrate diversity" ? > Actually, I don’t think it’s unhealthy behavior. > frank

Frank, I find it boring for one reason and one reason only.  We can all hide behind the pc – there is no body language, not facial expressions, just words, words, words. I agree that people ask for trouble by bringing up controversial topics – yes, it does encourage heated debates etc and there is nothing unhealthy in that – I just feel sorry for the ones that get so damn serious about it all – and they do!! Oh well, live and let live, I suppose!! Cheers! Tracy

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says… >Oh dear! It seems to me that no matter which newsgroup one goes to, there is >always gonna be a certain amount of backstabbing and bitching!

Yep. Unless the ng is strictly a support group you are going to have differences of opinion which leads to insults/flaming. The more controversial the ng or topic the greater the flaming. tracy>Not very healthy, wouldnt you say???? What’s the latest politically correct statement- "celebrate diversity" ? Actually, I don’t think it’s unhealthy behavior. frank

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > Re; the lemmings – do most humans enmasse decide to chuck themselves over a > > cliff on a seasonal basis?? > > Tracy > Yes they do.  It is called the "flu" shot. > Cee. > …because there’s no such thing as "influenza".  It’s a made-up > disease with a made-up virus as its supposed cause.  See, those > symptoms are all due to a Chalupa deficiency, dontcha know. > Hey Cee, go to your nearest Barnes & Noble and check out the January > 2002 issue of Smithsonian Magazine.  (You know, that tool of the > establishment?)  Anyway, start your reading on page 34.  That’s the > start of an article on that poor, deluded fool, Louis Pasteur. > That ought to give you plenty of fuel to fire your apoplectic fits > about the fallacy of the germ theory of disease. > Mark, MD

Oh dear! It seems to me that no matter which newsgroup one goes to, there is always gonna be a certain amount of backstabbing and bitching! Not very healthy, wouldnt you say????

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>Hey Cee, go to your nearest Barnes & Noble and check out the January >2002 issue of Smithsonian Magazine.  (You know, that tool of the >establishment?)  Anyway, start your reading on page 34.  That’s the >start of an article on that poor, deluded fool, Louis Pasteur. >That ought to give you plenty of fuel to fire your apoplectic fits >about the fallacy of the germ theory of disease.

If I have the time I will read the false and deluded information that you have posted.  In the meantime I will cling to the peer-reviewed, scientific journal articles that prove that Pasteur was a plageurist and an incompetent. Which do you prefer?  Magazine articles or the real stuff? Cee.

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> > Re; the lemmings – do most humans enmasse decide to chuck themselves over a > cliff on a seasonal basis?? > Tracy > Yes they do.  It is called the "flu" shot. > Cee.

…because there’s no such thing as "influenza".  It’s a made-up disease with a made-up virus as its supposed cause.  See, those symptoms are all due to a Chalupa deficiency, dontcha know. Hey Cee, go to your nearest Barnes & Noble and check out the January 2002 issue of Smithsonian Magazine.  (You know, that tool of the establishment?)  Anyway, start your reading on page 34.  That’s the start of an article on that poor, deluded fool, Louis Pasteur. That ought to give you plenty of fuel to fire your apoplectic fits about the fallacy of the germ theory of disease. Mark, MD

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> Re; the lemmings – do most humans enmasse decide to chuck themselves over a > cliff on a seasonal basis?? > Tracy

Yes they do.  It is called the "flu" shot. Cee.

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>> Re; the lemmings – do most humans enmasse decide to chuck themselves over a > cliff on a seasonal basis?? > Tracy > Yes they do.  It is called the "flu" shot.

In point of fact, the so-called "lemming effect" was a human creation, the work of a newsreel producer who staged the event deliberately for sensation, a fanciful projection upon wild creatures that fluctuate in population dramatically in the arctic climate they inhabit… —             _o                   Kristofer Dale,          _ <,_                  ragged individualist,    _____( )/ ( )_____            statistic at large… p.s. Learn and live, http://www.vitaletherapeutics.org

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> I sleep on my right side and lately I’ve been waking-up in the middle of the > night with a pain in my right arm about in the area where people are given > flu shots and vaccinations. I also have pain and some numbness in my right > hand. It all goes away once I change my sleeping position. > Does this sound like neuritis, bursitis or any other malady that ends with > "itis."  Any ideas will be appreciated. Thanks. > "Just a thought. Can 10,000 lemmings be all wrong? Heck no. I mean what are > the odds of THAT  happening?

Check ya shoulder/collar bone region – conditions can radiate pain to other areas of the body. Re; the lemmings – do most humans enmasse decide to chuck themselves over a cliff on a seasonal basis?? Tracy

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>I sleep on my right side and lately I’ve been waking-up in the middle of the >night with a pain in my right arm about in the area where people are given >flu shots and vaccinations. I also have pain and some numbness in my right >hand. It all goes away once I change my sleeping position. >Does this sound like neuritis, bursitis or any other malady that ends with >"itis."  Any ideas will be appreciated. Thanks.

It sounds like you are putting pressure on a nerve when you sleep.  Try reversing the head and foot of the bed, so you have to sleep on your left side to face the same wall or door or TV that you face now sleeping on your right side. Tsu Dho Nimh It is my job to completely create professional technology in order that we may seamlessly supply competitive data.

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> due to a high iron diet…sorry, I don’t know

Yeh .. you are right .. you DON’T know .. so .. take off .. It’s from sleeping too long in one spot and you’ve cut off the circulation. Send money to charity .. local .. in your region .. You are welcome .. Who loves ya. Tom — Jesus was a Vegetarian! http://www.nucleus.com/watchman Moses was a Mystic! http://www.nucleus.com/watchman/light.html

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>I sleep on my right side and lately I’ve been waking-up in the middle of the >night with a pain in my right arm about in the area where people are given >flu shots and vaccinations. I also have pain and some numbness in my right >hand. It all goes away once I change my sleeping position. >Does this sound like neuritis, bursitis or any other malady that ends with >"itis."  Any ideas will be appreciated. Thanks.

CHECK THE TEETH!!!!! A good massage/physical therapist should be of some assistence with the symptom. As for the underlying cause, it HAS to be a deficiency of one or more Cell Salts…no wait a minute, its all due to a high iron diet…sorry, I don’t know what I was thinking, its gotta be Subluxations ™ no, its gotta be the teeth ’cause metal does not belong in the mouth.

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I sleep on my right side and lately I’ve been waking-up in the middle of the night with a pain in my right arm about in the area where people are given flu shots and vaccinations. I also have pain and some numbness in my right hand. It all goes away once I change my sleeping position. Does this sound like neuritis, bursitis or any other malady that ends with "itis."  Any ideas will be appreciated. Thanks. "Just a thought. Can 10,000 lemmings be all wrong? Heck no. I mean what are the odds of THAT  happening?

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> I sleep on my right side and lately I’ve been waking-up in the middle of the > night with a pain in my right arm about in the area where people are given > flu shots and vaccinations. I also have pain and some numbness in my right > hand. It all goes away once I change my sleeping position. > Does this sound like neuritis, bursitis or any other malady that ends with > "itis."  Any ideas will be appreciated. Thanks.

Is your bed worn out?  Maybe you need a new mattress. They wear out slowly, so often people don’t notice that they need a new one until it’s long past time it should have been replaced.

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> says… >Frank, I find it boring for one reason and one reason only.  We can all hide >behind the pc – there is no body language, not facial expressions, just >words, words, words. > I agree it is much easier for many posters to resort to spewing > insults than to keep it civil when you’re behind the ol’ computer. I respect > those posters that are able achieve their points and those who are > adept of the subtle put-down/sarcasm for those "idiots".

I suppose it depends how high ya stress levels are and if you are a greenhorn (novice) – I must admit I fell for the "trolls" at one time and, boy, did I entertain them or what!!! LOL > tracy>I agree that people ask for trouble by bringing up controversial topics – >yes, it does encourage heated debates etc and there is nothing unhealthy in >that – > I don’t think that people "ask" for trouble by bringing up controversial > topics- it’s part of the nature of this and other ng.s.

As a person of experience, a few months back I made an valid point about something very important to me in another ng, regarding the way we conduct ourselves in the health ng’s, and got the thrashing of my life by people who disagreed.  I find it hysterical cos I am sure a few of them ended up having sky high blood pressure afterwards.  I thought freedom of speech was acceptable, but obviously not! But I have to admit the spamming and private, and insulting, emails I also received was a little unnerving! > Good post Tracy.

Well, of course it is Frank, I am Tracy! Not at all modest most of the time LOL – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> frank

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says… >Frank, I find it boring for one reason and one reason only.  We can all hide >behind the pc – there is no body language, not facial expressions, just >words, words, words.

I agree it is much easier for many posters to resort to spewing insults than to keep it civil when you’re behind the ol’ computer. I respect those posters that are able achieve their points and those who are adept of the subtle put-down/sarcasm for those "idiots". tracy>I agree that people ask for trouble by bringing up controversial topics – >yes, it does encourage heated debates etc and there is nothing unhealthy in >that –

I don’t think that people "ask" for trouble by bringing up controversial topics- it’s part of the nature of this and other ng.s. Good post Tracy. frank

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > says… >Oh dear! It seems to me that no matter which newsgroup one goes to, there is >always gonna be a certain amount of backstabbing and bitching! > Yep. Unless the ng is strictly a support group you are going to have > differences of opinion which leads to insults/flaming. The more controversial > the ng or topic the greater the flaming. > tracy>Not very healthy, wouldnt you say???? > What’s the latest politically correct statement- "celebrate diversity" ? > Actually, I don’t think it’s unhealthy behavior. > frank

Frank, I find it boring for one reason and one reason only.  We can all hide behind the pc – there is no body language, not facial expressions, just words, words, words. I agree that people ask for trouble by bringing up controversial topics – yes, it does encourage heated debates etc and there is nothing unhealthy in that – I just feel sorry for the ones that get so damn serious about it all – and they do!! Oh well, live and let live, I suppose!! Cheers! Tracy

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says… >Oh dear! It seems to me that no matter which newsgroup one goes to, there is >always gonna be a certain amount of backstabbing and bitching!

Yep. Unless the ng is strictly a support group you are going to have differences of opinion which leads to insults/flaming. The more controversial the ng or topic the greater the flaming. tracy>Not very healthy, wouldnt you say???? What’s the latest politically correct statement- "celebrate diversity" ? Actually, I don’t think it’s unhealthy behavior. frank

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > Re; the lemmings – do most humans enmasse decide to chuck themselves over a > > cliff on a seasonal basis?? > > Tracy > Yes they do.  It is called the "flu" shot. > Cee. > …because there’s no such thing as "influenza".  It’s a made-up > disease with a made-up virus as its supposed cause.  See, those > symptoms are all due to a Chalupa deficiency, dontcha know. > Hey Cee, go to your nearest Barnes & Noble and check out the January > 2002 issue of Smithsonian Magazine.  (You know, that tool of the > establishment?)  Anyway, start your reading on page 34.  That’s the > start of an article on that poor, deluded fool, Louis Pasteur. > That ought to give you plenty of fuel to fire your apoplectic fits > about the fallacy of the germ theory of disease. > Mark, MD

Oh dear! It seems to me that no matter which newsgroup one goes to, there is always gonna be a certain amount of backstabbing and bitching! Not very healthy, wouldnt you say????

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>Hey Cee, go to your nearest Barnes & Noble and check out the January >2002 issue of Smithsonian Magazine.  (You know, that tool of the >establishment?)  Anyway, start your reading on page 34.  That’s the >start of an article on that poor, deluded fool, Louis Pasteur. >That ought to give you plenty of fuel to fire your apoplectic fits >about the fallacy of the germ theory of disease.

If I have the time I will read the false and deluded information that you have posted.  In the meantime I will cling to the peer-reviewed, scientific journal articles that prove that Pasteur was a plageurist and an incompetent. Which do you prefer?  Magazine articles or the real stuff? Cee.

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> > Re; the lemmings – do most humans enmasse decide to chuck themselves over a > cliff on a seasonal basis?? > Tracy > Yes they do.  It is called the "flu" shot. > Cee.

…because there’s no such thing as "influenza".  It’s a made-up disease with a made-up virus as its supposed cause.  See, those symptoms are all due to a Chalupa deficiency, dontcha know. Hey Cee, go to your nearest Barnes & Noble and check out the January 2002 issue of Smithsonian Magazine.  (You know, that tool of the establishment?)  Anyway, start your reading on page 34.  That’s the start of an article on that poor, deluded fool, Louis Pasteur. That ought to give you plenty of fuel to fire your apoplectic fits about the fallacy of the germ theory of disease. Mark, MD

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> Re; the lemmings – do most humans enmasse decide to chuck themselves over a > cliff on a seasonal basis?? > Tracy

Yes they do.  It is called the "flu" shot. Cee.

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>> Re; the lemmings – do most humans enmasse decide to chuck themselves over a > cliff on a seasonal basis?? > Tracy > Yes they do.  It is called the "flu" shot.

In point of fact, the so-called "lemming effect" was a human creation, the work of a newsreel producer who staged the event deliberately for sensation, a fanciful projection upon wild creatures that fluctuate in population dramatically in the arctic climate they inhabit… —             _o                   Kristofer Dale,          _ <,_                  ragged individualist,    _____( )/ ( )_____            statistic at large… p.s. Learn and live, http://www.vitaletherapeutics.org

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> I sleep on my right side and lately I’ve been waking-up in the middle of the > night with a pain in my right arm about in the area where people are given > flu shots and vaccinations. I also have pain and some numbness in my right > hand. It all goes away once I change my sleeping position. > Does this sound like neuritis, bursitis or any other malady that ends with > "itis."  Any ideas will be appreciated. Thanks. > "Just a thought. Can 10,000 lemmings be all wrong? Heck no. I mean what are > the odds of THAT  happening?

Check ya shoulder/collar bone region – conditions can radiate pain to other areas of the body. Re; the lemmings – do most humans enmasse decide to chuck themselves over a cliff on a seasonal basis?? Tracy

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>I sleep on my right side and lately I’ve been waking-up in the middle of the >night with a pain in my right arm about in the area where people are given >flu shots and vaccinations. I also have pain and some numbness in my right >hand. It all goes away once I change my sleeping position. >Does this sound like neuritis, bursitis or any other malady that ends with >"itis."  Any ideas will be appreciated. Thanks.

It sounds like you are putting pressure on a nerve when you sleep.  Try reversing the head and foot of the bed, so you have to sleep on your left side to face the same wall or door or TV that you face now sleeping on your right side. Tsu Dho Nimh It is my job to completely create professional technology in order that we may seamlessly supply competitive data.

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> due to a high iron diet…sorry, I don’t know

Yeh .. you are right .. you DON’T know .. so .. take off .. It’s from sleeping too long in one spot and you’ve cut off the circulation. Send money to charity .. local .. in your region .. You are welcome .. Who loves ya. Tom — Jesus was a Vegetarian! http://www.nucleus.com/watchman Moses was a Mystic! http://www.nucleus.com/watchman/light.html

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>I sleep on my right side and lately I’ve been waking-up in the middle of the >night with a pain in my right arm about in the area where people are given >flu shots and vaccinations. I also have pain and some numbness in my right >hand. It all goes away once I change my sleeping position. >Does this sound like neuritis, bursitis or any other malady that ends with >"itis."  Any ideas will be appreciated. Thanks.

CHECK THE TEETH!!!!! A good massage/physical therapist should be of some assistence with the symptom. As for the underlying cause, it HAS to be a deficiency of one or more Cell Salts…no wait a minute, its all due to a high iron diet…sorry, I don’t know what I was thinking, its gotta be Subluxations ™ no, its gotta be the teeth ’cause metal does not belong in the mouth.

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I sleep on my right side and lately I’ve been waking-up in the middle of the night with a pain in my right arm about in the area where people are given flu shots and vaccinations. I also have pain and some numbness in my right hand. It all goes away once I change my sleeping position. Does this sound like neuritis, bursitis or any other malady that ends with "itis."  Any ideas will be appreciated. Thanks. "Just a thought. Can 10,000 lemmings be all wrong? Heck no. I mean what are the odds of THAT  happening?

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> I sleep on my right side and lately I’ve been waking-up in the middle of the > night with a pain in my right arm about in the area where people are given > flu shots and vaccinations. I also have pain and some numbness in my right > hand. It all goes away once I change my sleeping position. > Does this sound like neuritis, bursitis or any other malady that ends with > "itis."  Any ideas will be appreciated. Thanks.

Is your bed worn out?  Maybe you need a new mattress. They wear out slowly, so often people don’t notice that they need a new one until it’s long past time it should have been replaced.

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>I usually use the severe duty service intervals as a guide (even though I >do no use my truck in ’severe duty’). >Differential fluid is in there for life unless you submerge the axle , or >if you open it up for other service .

Right.  I wondered if opening it up to change fluids at only 17,000 would have a greater risk of harm than replacing fluids would have to do good. >Be Careful !!!  There are lots of rip-off artists out there .

I didn’t take the service and kept my $$$. Thanks, all, for the advice. "It is difficult to distinguish where the feminine ends and nature begins."  - Antonio Carlos Jobim

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>Hello, all. >My local Pit Stop oil-change-while-U-wait place said I needed my differentials >and transfer case fluid changed.  I have 17,000 miles on my 1997 Explorer. I >did have thea dealer change the transmission fluid at 15,000 miles. >Do I need the differential and transfer case fluid changed, or is Pit Stop >looking for $$$$?

rivers. J.Freitag

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also, the front differential is very time consuming to drain and change, thus very $$$$.   Check your owners manual for proper maintenance interval… then ignore anything the quick lube places tell you.   Also, my Ford dealer is mailing postcards announcing "time for routine maintenance" which suggests much shorter intervals than the manual.  Ignore these also.  They want your $$$.

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What does the owner’s manual say ? I usually use the severe duty service intervals as a guide (even though I do no use my truck in ’severe duty’). Differential fluid is in there for life unless you submerge the axle , or if you open it up for other service . Be Careful !!!  There are lots of rip-off artists out there . – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hello, all. > My local Pit Stop oil-change-while-U-wait place said I needed my differentials > and transfer case fluid changed.  I have 17,000 miles on my 1997 Explorer.  I > did have thea dealer change the transmission fluid at 15,000 miles. > Do I need the differential and transfer case fluid changed, or is Pit Stop > looking for $$$$? > "It is difficult to distinguish where the feminine ends and nature begins." >  - Antonio Carlos Jobim

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> Hello, all. > My local Pit Stop oil-change-while-U-wait place said I needed my differentials > and transfer case fluid changed.  I have 17,000 miles on my 1997 Explorer.  I > did have thea dealer change the transmission fluid at 15,000 miles. > Do I need the differential and transfer case fluid changed, or is Pit Stop > looking for $$$$? > "It is difficult to distinguish where the feminine ends and nature begins." >  - Antonio Carlos Jobim

—  Unless you’ve submerged the axles under water or use the vehicle under extreme conditions, the gear lube used in these components is designed to last the life of the vehicle. The lube monkeys are trolling for dollars in this case…at this mileage interval.  In my opinion should it be changed? If your going to keep the vehicle for a long time frame it wouldn’t be a bad idea to drop the stinky lube about every 40-60K miles. This is assuming that the truck is used for mostly on-road use, does only occational towing, and does not see situations where water may be entering through the axle tube vents. One other situation where I’d consider dropping the whale juice early is if the vehicle has seen extended high speed time in a high temperature situation or while pulling a heavy load…ie, pulling a loaded camper or boat through the Nevada Desert at 85+MPH once or twice per year. -Mike.

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Hello, all. My local Pit Stop oil-change-while-U-wait place said I needed my differentials and transfer case fluid changed.  I have 17,000 miles on my 1997 Explorer.  I did have thea dealer change the transmission fluid at 15,000 miles. Do I need the differential and transfer case fluid changed, or is Pit Stop looking for $$$$? "It is difficult to distinguish where the feminine ends and nature begins."  - Antonio Carlos Jobim

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I’m thinking of waxing (or polishing — though not sure if I need it yet) my one-year-old 1997 Explorer.  The truck’s been parked outdoors and washed fairly regularly.  While the paint is in good shape with no problems, it could use the waxing/polishing.  What is/are the best product(s) that a novice can use and definitely not screw up the finish?  Should I apply both polish and wax?  Any suggestions appreciated.

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> I’m thinking of waxing (or polishing — though not sure if I need it > yet) my > one-year-old 1997 Explorer.  The truck’s been parked outdoors and > washed > fairly regularly.  While the paint is in good shape with no problems, > it > could use the waxing/polishing.  What is/are the best product(s) that > a > novice can use and definitely not screw up the finish?  Should I apply > both > polish and wax?  Any suggestions appreciated.

Hi Doug    I detail cars and also own a 1992 Explorer.  Polishing is an excellent idea and is used to remove small scratches and swirl marks in the finish.  It will also make your paint look incredibly deep and reflective.  In my experience, I have found that nothing works better than 3M Imperial Hand Glaze.  Easy to put on, easy to take off, removes scratches and swirl marks, and one 32oz bottle lasts a long time.  For wax, One Grand Blitz Wax gets my vote.  A carnuba paste wax, it is also easy to use.  Just remember to polish first, then wax, and when applying either, use a back-and-forth motion; the way the air goes over the car. Same when removing them.  This minimizes scratches and swirl marks.  If you can’t find Blitz Wax, I have also had good luck with Meguiars Professional #16 wax.  Point your browser in the direction of: www.carcareonline.com for tips and techniques, plus all of the above products and more.  I am not affiliated in any way with this company, just a satisfied customer. How well does this aproach work?  Lets just say that the other day a lady came up to me and asked if I had a brand new Explorer.  I told her it was six years old and has 81,000 miles on it.  Hope this helped… Mike Lawrence

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All: I’ll second the recommendation for the products recommended, and the reference to carcareonline.  Larry Reynolds offers terrfic advice on car care at his site.  He carries a huge array of products for car care.   He is also a big supporter of PCA and the BMW owner’s clubs– guys that are even more fanatical about paint care than Explorer owners.  His list of articles and tip sheets is extensive,  and it is free. I would like to caution owners who have clear-coat paint finishes– The clear coat can be polished off pretty easily,  exposing the color coat underneath to the direct effects of weather and sun.  Once this happens,  the only real solution is new paint.  We’ve seen plenty of net traffic on the "bad paint" subject,  where normal weather and sun have burned through the clearcoat and dulled the color coat underneath. Dan’s recommendation for the imperial hand glaze is good IF you are working to remove just the fine scratches that dull the paint.  If you are polishing to remove tar, bug spatter,  paint overspray, or anything that feels gritty or rough on the paint surface,  you may be looking to add another step or two to your project.  That crud that’s on the paint needs to come off somehow before the last glaze and wax operations.  If you have clearcoat paint,  you may find yourself in a dilema of not being able to get the crud off the car without damaging that ‘protective’ clearcoat. Look at the referenced website for the best advice on this and other subjects. I also have no direct interest in Larry’s business except as a satisfied customer and reader. dr bob

<<snipped>> – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->   I detail cars and also own a 1992 Explorer.  Polishing is an >excellent idea and is used to remove small scratches and swirl marks in >the finish.  It will also make your paint look incredibly deep and >reflective.  In my experience, I have found that nothing works better >than 3M Imperial Hand Glaze.  Easy to put on, easy to take off, removes >scratches and swirl marks, and one 32oz bottle lasts a long time.  For >wax, One Grand Blitz Wax gets my vote.  A carnuba paste wax, it is also >easy to use.  Just remember to polish first, then wax, and when applying >either, use a back-and-forth motion; the way the air goes over the car. >Same when removing them.  This minimizes scratches and swirl marks.  If >you can’t find Blitz Wax, I have also had good luck with Meguiars >Professional #16 wax.  Point your browser in the direction of: >www.carcareonline.com >for tips and techniques, plus all of the above products and more.  I am >not affiliated in any way with this company, just a satisfied customer. >How well does this aproach work?  Lets just say that the other day a >lady came up to me and asked if I had a brand new Explorer.  I told her >it was six years old and has 81,000 miles on it.  Hope this helped…

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Great advice from you both.  I have a quick question though.  I also know all about owning a clearcoat car.  I had an old Mazda RX-7 in years past that had paint that turned into powdercoat after the clearcoat got abused by the California sun.  No I never polished it, just clean and wax, but obviously not often enough. My question is:  How on earth do I tell if my car is clearcoat or not????  It sure seems like an important question to know, but it’s not like Ford (or anyone else) puts a big warning sticker on their cars or anything.  This question has bugged me for a while now. Phil

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If you are sure that you need a cleaner/polish, I use Meguires cleaner wax.  Otherwise, just use Meguires clear coat protectant.  Can’t screw up with those products, even with my buffer! — Dan and Linda – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’m thinking of waxing (or polishing — though not sure if I need it yet) my > one-year-old 1997 Explorer.  

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Call the dealer or a paint shop with your paint code.  They can tell you if it’s clearcoat or not. Or you can post the year and color and someone here might remember.  It’s not like a dealer add-on – each particular paint color is either clearcoat or not from the factory. > Great advice from you both.  I have a quick question though.  I also know all > about owning a clearcoat car.  I had an old Mazda RX-7 in years past that had > paint that turned into powdercoat after the clearcoat got abused by the > California sun.  No I never polished it, just clean and wax, but obviously > not often enough. > My question is:  How on earth do I tell if my car is clearcoat or not????  It > sure seems like an important question to know, but it’s not like Ford (or > anyone else) puts a big warning sticker on their cars or anything.  This > question has bugged me for a while now. > Phil

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I got 64,000 miles out of my original set of Firestones and stuck with Firestones, only bumping up to a 235/70 and switching to the Firehawks with the raised white lettering.  I now have 114,000 and plenty of thread left. I have a 92 XLT, 5 speed, 2wd, and did add a suspension kit at 30,000 miles consisting of Bilstein gas shocks, beefier sway bars and nylon sway bar bushings.  Eventually, I had to replace those front control arm bushings with nylon.  I never have had any bad vibrations from the Firestones. I used to drive sports cars and used Michelins, Bridgestones and Goodriches.  I thought about upgrading, but the price at the Firestone place was less than 300 for the new set and they give you lifetime rotating and balancing.  Considering the wear I was getting I was too good to pass up. > Need recommendations for tires on ‘92XLT. These Firestones are horrible! > Thanks.

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i am going to a bridgestone duelr HP street tire on my V8…i want ot jiuce the handling up..although i have heard the dunlop radial rovers are pretty good for all terrain tires…you can fit up to a 31 x 10.5   15   on that truck..i did it myself on my old 92. Tony

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Need recommendations for tires on ‘92XLT. These Firestones are horrible! Thanks.

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> Need recommendations for tires on ‘92XLT. These Firestones are horrible! > Thanks.

I just replaced the original Firestones on my ‘94 XLT with Dunlop radial rover A/Ts and am very happy with the ride, handling, and noise level. Went with 235/70R15 size. Good luck.

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Are there any comments on Goodyear Wrangler RTS tires? So far they seem pretty good on my 1997 Explorer. The traction in snow is good (or maybe it was the full time 4WD) and so far on pavement I haven’t noticed any really ill affects except for cornering. The only other type of tire I’ve had on an SUV was Dunlop Rovers on a Cherokee and I was sliding a lot in the snow but it was good on pavement. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Michelins are probably the most commonly recommended replacement. > Most people find they reduce the shakes about 80%.  I bought Michelin > LT235/75 X-radials.  Pretty much an agressive street tread.   Good > load rating, quiet, decent ride, decent handling, better in every way > then the Firestones. >Need recommendations for tires on ‘92XLT. These Firestones are horrible! >Thanks.

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I have been running the Dunlop P metric radial rovers for a 6  months now and think they are great. The agressive tread is great in wet and snow conditions. My choice was between the Michelin or the dunlops, i vowed for the dunlops because they were rated higher slightly. I’m running them on my 92′ Eddie baur. My 2 cents. Bob – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Are there any comments on Goodyear Wrangler RTS tires? So far they seem > pretty good on my 1997 Explorer. The traction in snow is good (or maybe it > was the full time 4WD) and so far on pavement I haven’t noticed any really > ill affects except for cornering. The only other type of tire I’ve had on > an SUV was Dunlop Rovers on a Cherokee and I was sliding a lot in the snow > but it was good on pavement. > Michelins are probably the most commonly recommended replacement. > Most people find they reduce the shakes about 80%.  I bought Michelin > LT235/75 X-radials.  Pretty much an agressive street tread.   Good > load rating, quiet, decent ride, decent handling, better in every way > then the Firestones. > >Need recommendations for tires on ‘92XLT. These Firestones are horrible! > >Thanks.

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Hi,  I own a 1997 Explorer 4X4 XLT with the 15 inch all terrain Firestone tires.  I would like to know what tire pressure is recomended.  The owner manual recomends 27 lbs while the door sticker recomends 35 lbs.  Anyone have any comments?  Thanks.

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> Hi,  I own a 1997 Explorer 4X4 XLT with the 15 inch all terrain Firestone > tires.  I would like to know what tire pressure is recomended.  The owner > manual recomends 27 lbs while the door sticker recomends 35 lbs.  Anyone > have any comments?  Thanks.

Mine came from the dealer with between 39 and 41 psi.  The max cold pressure on the side of the tire (16 inch on Eddie Bauer) says 35 psi. Some posts suggest going to low 20’s for a smoother ride.

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I have a ‘98 Sport 2 wheel drive and for the first few months ran with 33-34 lbs of pressure in my Firestone Firehawk SS-10 255/70X15s. The sticker on the door recommends 26 lbs for the stock Firestone 235/75X15s. I just today lowered the pressure to 28 and got a noticibly more comfortable ride. I noticed no difference in steering response and have no idea if the tires would wear sooner. Mike – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hi,  I own a 1997 Explorer 4X4 XLT with the 15 inch all terrain Firestone >tires.  I would like to know what tire pressure is recomended.  The owner >manual recomends 27 lbs while the door sticker recomends 35 lbs.  Anyone >have any comments?  Thanks.

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Around 28-30 psi is best for on road use. When I go off-road I deflate the rear tires to 23 psi, and the fronts to 21psi – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi,  I own a 1997 Explorer 4X4 XLT with the 15 inch all terrain Firestone > tires.  I would like to know what tire pressure is recomended.  The owner > manual recomends 27 lbs while the door sticker recomends 35 lbs. Anyone > have any comments?  Thanks. > Mine came from the dealer with between 39 and 41 psi.  The max cold > pressure on the side of the tire (16 inch on Eddie Bauer) says 35 psi. > Some posts suggest going to low 20’s for a smoother ride.

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I reduced my pressure on the 255/70/16 to 28 from 30 and noticed an improved ride.  Door says 30. Jeff W. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Around 28-30 psi is best for on road use. When I go off-road I deflate the >rear tires to 23 psi, and the fronts to 21psi > > Hi,  I own a 1997 Explorer 4X4 XLT with the 15 inch all terrain >Firestone > > tires.  I would like to know what tire pressure is recomended.  The >owner > > manual recomends 27 lbs while the door sticker recomends 35 lbs. >Anyone > > have any comments?  Thanks. > Mine came from the dealer with between 39 and 41 psi.  The max cold > pressure on the side of the tire (16 inch on Eddie Bauer) says 35 psi. > Some posts suggest going to low 20’s for a smoother ride.

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Lowering the pressure will make the tires wear differently (maybe faster) but another thing is that you gas mileage will get increasingly worse as you lower you air pressure (more rolling resistance)  We keep our Explorer (with light truck tires) at 36.  At least keep it at the door recommended pressure.                                                 Aaron – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I have a ‘98 Sport 2 wheel drive and for the first few months ran with 33-34 > lbs of pressure in my Firestone Firehawk SS-10 255/70X15s. The sticker on > the door recommends 26 lbs for the stock Firestone 235/75X15s. I just today > lowered the pressure to 28 and got a noticibly more comfortable ride. I > noticed no difference in steering response and have no idea if the tires > would wear sooner. Mike

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My 89 S15 4×4 4.3 is rated at 35psi. that is for P205 75 15 tires. I run 215s and run about 30psi. Wears OK and smoother than with 35.
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89 S15 Sierra Classic 4X4 4.3L Short Box
91 Dodge Shadow 2.5L 5 Speed
94 Grand Caravan 3.3L
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > FYI, my 89 S-10 Blazer 4X4 is rated at 4800 pounds GVW. I don’t think the 91
> would be too different. I’ve got the 4.3 and Tahoe package.
> | Thanks for the tips. Offhand I think it does say 35 psi max on the
> sidewall.
> | I’m not sure of the weight of this thing, so what would be a reasonable
> | ballpark figure for the tire pressure?
> |
> |
> | >      On the side of the tire you will find a section that says something
> | to
> | > the effect for example "cold psi 35" This means that the max tire
> pressure
> | > for the tire when it is cold is 35psi. From there you can adjust the
> tire
> | > pressure lower for the ride you want. It will also say the weight in
> Lbs.
> | > each tire can take at full pressure. So, you take the weight each tire
> can
> | > take and multiply it by 4 and then compare it to the weight of the
> vehicle
> | > with any other weight (which would the number of person and anything you
> | > would be carrying, like on a trip) that is extra. This gives you an idea
> | if
> | > you are to heavy for the tires that are on the Jimmy. I doubt you will
> | ever
> | > see the point that you are over loaded, I just wanted to give you a
> reason
> | > this is on the tire. If you find, like I think you will that you not
> even
> | > close then you can run less tire pressure to give a more comfortable
> ride.
> | > For a 2 wheel drive Jimmy I would guess that 35psi is the max tire
> | pressure,
> | > but please make sure to check the side of the tire. Hope this helps.
> | >
> | > Regards,
> | > Chuck
> | >
> | > : Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to on a
> ‘91
> | > : Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print on the
> | > : sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks.
> | > :
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Now that I’ve used it, I wouldn’t want anything else.  I love the look of the unit, looks a lot nicer than the analog that also came in the trucks.  I don’t know what I’d do if I ever wanted a new truck, maybe keep this as a "project"??… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Same here, nix the digital dash– which I wouldn’t want anyway. > | I guess mine doesn’t have the Tahoe package then. It has all of the > options > | except leather and a sun roof, although it does have a digital dash. > | > | > | > Trim package, the Tahoe version has leather and all the goodies.  They > | would > | > have to be added-on options if you got the base… > | > > | > > | > > Mine is a 4.3 as well. What exactly is different with the Tahoe > package > | over > | > > the base model? > | > > > | > > > FYI, my 89 S-10 Blazer 4X4 is rated at 4800 pounds GVW. I don’t > think > | the > | > > 91 > | > > > would be too different. I’ve got the 4.3 and Tahoe package. > | > > > > | > > > > | > > > | Thanks for the tips. Offhand I think it does say 35 psi max on the > | > > > sidewall. > | > > > | I’m not sure of the weight of this thing, so what would be a > | reasonable > | > > > | ballpark figure for the tire pressure? > | > > > | > | > > > | > | > > > | >      On the side of the tire you will find a section that says > | > > something > | > > > | to > | > > > | > the effect for example "cold psi 35" This means that the max > tire > | > > > pressure > | > > > | > for the tire when it is cold is 35psi. From there you can adjust > | the > | > > > tire > | > > > | > pressure lower for the ride you want. It will also say the > weight > | in > | > > > Lbs. > | > > > | > each tire can take at full pressure. So, you take the weight > each > | tire > | > > > can > | > > > | > take and multiply it by 4 and then compare it to the weight of > the > | > > > vehicle > | > > > | > with any other weight (which would the number of person and > | anything > | > > you > | > > > | > would be carrying, like on a trip) that is extra. This gives you > | an > | > > idea > | > > > | if > | > > > | > you are to heavy for the tires that are on the Jimmy. I doubt > you > | will > | > > > | ever > | > > > | > see the point that you are over loaded, I just wanted to give > you > | a > | > > > reason > | > > > | > this is on the tire. If you find, like I think you will that you > | not > | > > > even > | > > > | > close then you can run less tire pressure to give a more > | comfortable > | > > > ride. > | > > > | > For a 2 wheel drive Jimmy I would guess that 35psi is the max > tire > | > > > | pressure, > | > > > | > but please make sure to check the side of the tire. Hope this > | helps. > | > > > | > > | > > > | > Regards, > | > > > | > Chuck > | > > > | > > | > > > | > : Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to > | on a > | > > > ‘91 > | > > > | > : Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print > | on > | > > the > | > > > | > : sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks. > | > > > | > : > | > > > | > : > | > > > | > > | > > > | > > | > > > | > > | > > > | > > | > > > | > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– > | > > > | > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the > World! > | > > > | > —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—– > | > > > | > | > > > | > | > > > > | > > > > | > > | > |

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Same here, nix the digital dash– which I wouldn’t want anyway.

| I guess mine doesn’t have the Tahoe package then. It has all of the options | except leather and a sun roof, although it does have a digital dash. | |

| > Trim package, the Tahoe version has leather and all the goodies.  They | would | > have to be added-on options if you got the base… | >

| > | > > Mine is a 4.3 as well. What exactly is different with the Tahoe package | over | > > the base model? | > > | > > > FYI, my 89 S-10 Blazer 4X4 is rated at 4800 pounds GVW. I don’t think | the | > > 91 | > > > would be too different. I’ve got the 4.3 and Tahoe package. | > > > | > > > | > > > | Thanks for the tips. Offhand I think it does say 35 psi max on the | > > > sidewall. | > > > | I’m not sure of the weight of this thing, so what would be a | reasonable | > > > | ballpark figure for the tire pressure? | > > > | | > > > | | > > > | >      On the side of the tire you will find a section that says | > > something | > > > | to | > > > | > the effect for example "cold psi 35" This means that the max tire | > > > pressure | > > > | > for the tire when it is cold is 35psi. From there you can adjust | the | > > > tire | > > > | > pressure lower for the ride you want. It will also say the weight | in | > > > Lbs. | > > > | > each tire can take at full pressure. So, you take the weight each | tire | > > > can | > > > | > take and multiply it by 4 and then compare it to the weight of the | > > > vehicle | > > > | > with any other weight (which would the number of person and | anything | > > you | > > > | > would be carrying, like on a trip) that is extra. This gives you | an | > > idea | > > > | if | > > > | > you are to heavy for the tires that are on the Jimmy. I doubt you | will | > > > | ever | > > > | > see the point that you are over loaded, I just wanted to give you | a | > > > reason | > > > | > this is on the tire. If you find, like I think you will that you | not | > > > even | > > > | > close then you can run less tire pressure to give a more | comfortable | > > > ride. | > > > | > For a 2 wheel drive Jimmy I would guess that 35psi is the max tire | > > > | pressure, | > > > | > but please make sure to check the side of the tire. Hope this | helps. | > > > | > | > > > | > Regards, | > > > | > Chuck | > > > | > | > > > | > : Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to | on a | > > > ‘91 | > > > | > : Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print | on | > > the | > > > | > : sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks. | > > > | > : | > > > | > : | > > > | > | > > > | > | > > > | > | > > > | > | > > > | > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– | > > > | > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! | > > > | > —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—– | > > > | | > > > | | > > > | > > > | > | |

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Hmm.. guess mine isn’t a Tahoe, then….

| Trim package, the Tahoe version has leather and all the goodies.  They would | have to be added-on options if you got the base… |

| | > Mine is a 4.3 as well. What exactly is different with the Tahoe package over | > the base model? | > | > > FYI, my 89 S-10 Blazer 4X4 is rated at 4800 pounds GVW. I don’t think the | > 91 | > > would be too different. I’ve got the 4.3 and Tahoe package. | > > | > > | > > | Thanks for the tips. Offhand I think it does say 35 psi max on the | > > sidewall. | > > | I’m not sure of the weight of this thing, so what would be a reasonable | > > | ballpark figure for the tire pressure? | > > | | > > | | > > | >      On the side of the tire you will find a section that says | > something | > > | to | > > | > the effect for example "cold psi 35" This means that the max tire | > > pressure | > > | > for the tire when it is cold is 35psi. From there you can adjust the | > > tire | > > | > pressure lower for the ride you want. It will also say the weight in | > > Lbs. | > > | > each tire can take at full pressure. So, you take the weight each tire | > > can | > > | > take and multiply it by 4 and then compare it to the weight of the | > > vehicle | > > | > with any other weight (which would the number of person and anything | > you | > > | > would be carrying, like on a trip) that is extra. This gives you an | > idea | > > | if | > > | > you are to heavy for the tires that are on the Jimmy. I doubt you will | > > | ever | > > | > see the point that you are over loaded, I just wanted to give you a | > > reason | > > | > this is on the tire. If you find, like I think you will that you not | > > even | > > | > close then you can run less tire pressure to give a more comfortable | > > ride. | > > | > For a 2 wheel drive Jimmy I would guess that 35psi is the max tire | > > | pressure, | > > | > but please make sure to check the side of the tire. Hope this helps. | > > | > | > > | > Regards, | > > | > Chuck | > > | > | > > | > : Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to on a | > > ‘91 | > > | > : Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print on | > the | > > | > : sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks. | > > | > : | > > | > : | > > | > | > > | > | > > | > | > > | > | > > | > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– | > > | > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! | > > | > —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—– | > > | | > > | | > > | > > |

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Hmmm.  My 94 Jimmy with the 235/75/15 tires are reccomended for 35/35 front/rear…. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > My 89 S15 4×4 4.3 is rated at 35psi. that is for P205 75 15 tires. I run 215s and run about 30psi. Wears OK and smoother than with 35. > — > For NG please reply to group only. > High Sierra > 89 S15 Sierra Classic 4X4 4.3L Short Box > 91 Dodge Shadow 2.5L 5 Speed > 94 Grand Caravan 3.3L > FYI, my 89 S-10 Blazer 4X4 is rated at 4800 pounds GVW. I don’t think the 91 > would be too different. I’ve got the 4.3 and Tahoe package. > | Thanks for the tips. Offhand I think it does say 35 psi max on the > sidewall. > | I’m not sure of the weight of this thing, so what would be a reasonable > | ballpark figure for the tire pressure? > | > | > | >      On the side of the tire you will find a section that says something > | to > | > the effect for example "cold psi 35" This means that the max tire > pressure > | > for the tire when it is cold is 35psi. From there you can adjust the > tire > | > pressure lower for the ride you want. It will also say the weight in > Lbs. > | > each tire can take at full pressure. So, you take the weight each tire > can > | > take and multiply it by 4 and then compare it to the weight of the > vehicle > | > with any other weight (which would the number of person and anything you > | > would be carrying, like on a trip) that is extra. This gives you an idea > | if > | > you are to heavy for the tires that are on the Jimmy. I doubt you will > | ever > | > see the point that you are over loaded, I just wanted to give you a > reason > | > this is on the tire. If you find, like I think you will that you not > even > | > close then you can run less tire pressure to give a more comfortable > ride. > | > For a 2 wheel drive Jimmy I would guess that 35psi is the max tire > | pressure, > | > but please make sure to check the side of the tire. Hope this helps. > | > > | > Regards, > | > Chuck > | > > | > : Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to on a > ‘91 > | > : Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print on the > | > : sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks. > | > : > | > : > | > > | > > | > > | > > | > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– > | > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > | > —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—– > | > |

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I have an SLE Jimmy with the Dig. dash… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I guess mine doesn’t have the Tahoe package then. It has all of the options > except leather and a sun roof, although it does have a digital dash. > Trim package, the Tahoe version has leather and all the goodies.  They > would > have to be added-on options if you got the base… > > Mine is a 4.3 as well. What exactly is different with the Tahoe package > over > > the base model? > > > FYI, my 89 S-10 Blazer 4X4 is rated at 4800 pounds GVW. I don’t think > the > > 91 > > > would be too different. I’ve got the 4.3 and Tahoe package. > > > | Thanks for the tips. Offhand I think it does say 35 psi max on the > > > sidewall. > > > | I’m not sure of the weight of this thing, so what would be a > reasonable > > > | ballpark figure for the tire pressure? > > > | > > > | > > > | >      On the side of the tire you will find a section that says > > something > > > | to > > > | > the effect for example "cold psi 35" This means that the max tire > > > pressure > > > | > for the tire when it is cold is 35psi. From there you can adjust > the > > > tire > > > | > pressure lower for the ride you want. It will also say the weight > in > > > Lbs. > > > | > each tire can take at full pressure. So, you take the weight each > tire > > > can > > > | > take and multiply it by 4 and then compare it to the weight of the > > > vehicle > > > | > with any other weight (which would the number of person and > anything > > you > > > | > would be carrying, like on a trip) that is extra. This gives you > an > > idea > > > | if > > > | > you are to heavy for the tires that are on the Jimmy. I doubt you > will > > > | ever > > > | > see the point that you are over loaded, I just wanted to give you > a > > > reason > > > | > this is on the tire. If you find, like I think you will that you > not > > > even > > > | > close then you can run less tire pressure to give a more > comfortable > > > ride. > > > | > For a 2 wheel drive Jimmy I would guess that 35psi is the max tire > > > | pressure, > > > | > but please make sure to check the side of the tire. Hope this > helps. > > > | > > > > | > Regards, > > > | > Chuck > > > | > > > > | > : Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to > on a > > > ‘91 > > > | > : Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print > on > > the > > > | > : sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks. > > > | > : > > > | > : > > > | > > > > | > > > > | > > > > | > > > > | > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– > > > | > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > > > | > —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—– > > > | > > > |

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Trim package, the Tahoe version has leather and all the goodies.  They would have to be added-on options if you got the base… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Mine is a 4.3 as well. What exactly is different with the Tahoe package over > the base model? > FYI, my 89 S-10 Blazer 4X4 is rated at 4800 pounds GVW. I don’t think the > 91 > would be too different. I’ve got the 4.3 and Tahoe package. > | Thanks for the tips. Offhand I think it does say 35 psi max on the > sidewall. > | I’m not sure of the weight of this thing, so what would be a reasonable > | ballpark figure for the tire pressure? > | > | > | >      On the side of the tire you will find a section that says > something > | to > | > the effect for example "cold psi 35" This means that the max tire > pressure > | > for the tire when it is cold is 35psi. From there you can adjust the > tire > | > pressure lower for the ride you want. It will also say the weight in > Lbs. > | > each tire can take at full pressure. So, you take the weight each tire > can > | > take and multiply it by 4 and then compare it to the weight of the > vehicle > | > with any other weight (which would the number of person and anything > you > | > would be carrying, like on a trip) that is extra. This gives you an > idea > | if > | > you are to heavy for the tires that are on the Jimmy. I doubt you will > | ever > | > see the point that you are over loaded, I just wanted to give you a > reason > | > this is on the tire. If you find, like I think you will that you not > even > | > close then you can run less tire pressure to give a more comfortable > ride. > | > For a 2 wheel drive Jimmy I would guess that 35psi is the max tire > | pressure, > | > but please make sure to check the side of the tire. Hope this helps. > | > > | > Regards, > | > Chuck > | > > | > : Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to on a > ‘91 > | > : Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print on > the > | > : sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks. > | > : > | > : > | > > | > > | > > | > > | > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– > | > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > | > —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—– > | > |

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I guess mine doesn’t have the Tahoe package then. It has all of the options except leather and a sun roof, although it does have a digital dash. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Trim package, the Tahoe version has leather and all the goodies.  They would > have to be added-on options if you got the base… > Mine is a 4.3 as well. What exactly is different with the Tahoe package over > the base model? > > FYI, my 89 S-10 Blazer 4X4 is rated at 4800 pounds GVW. I don’t think the > 91 > > would be too different. I’ve got the 4.3 and Tahoe package. > > | Thanks for the tips. Offhand I think it does say 35 psi max on the > > sidewall. > > | I’m not sure of the weight of this thing, so what would be a reasonable > > | ballpark figure for the tire pressure? > > | > > | > > | >      On the side of the tire you will find a section that says > something > > | to > > | > the effect for example "cold psi 35" This means that the max tire > > pressure > > | > for the tire when it is cold is 35psi. From there you can adjust the > > tire > > | > pressure lower for the ride you want. It will also say the weight in > > Lbs. > > | > each tire can take at full pressure. So, you take the weight each tire > > can > > | > take and multiply it by 4 and then compare it to the weight of the > > vehicle > > | > with any other weight (which would the number of person and anything > you > > | > would be carrying, like on a trip) that is extra. This gives you an > idea > > | if > > | > you are to heavy for the tires that are on the Jimmy. I doubt you will > > | ever > > | > see the point that you are over loaded, I just wanted to give you a > > reason > > | > this is on the tire. If you find, like I think you will that you not > > even > > | > close then you can run less tire pressure to give a more comfortable > > ride. > > | > For a 2 wheel drive Jimmy I would guess that 35psi is the max tire > > | pressure, > > | > but please make sure to check the side of the tire. Hope this helps. > > | > > > | > Regards, > > | > Chuck > > | > > > | > : Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to on a > > ‘91 > > | > : Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print on > the > > | > : sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks. > > | > : > > | > : > > | > > > | > > > | > > > | > > > | > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– > > | > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > > | > —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—– > > | > > |

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Mine is a 4.3 as well. What exactly is different with the Tahoe package over the base model?

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> FYI, my 89 S-10 Blazer 4X4 is rated at 4800 pounds GVW. I don’t think the 91 > would be too different. I’ve got the 4.3 and Tahoe package. > | Thanks for the tips. Offhand I think it does say 35 psi max on the > sidewall. > | I’m not sure of the weight of this thing, so what would be a reasonable > | ballpark figure for the tire pressure? > | > | > | >      On the side of the tire you will find a section that says something > | to > | > the effect for example "cold psi 35" This means that the max tire > pressure > | > for the tire when it is cold is 35psi. From there you can adjust the > tire > | > pressure lower for the ride you want. It will also say the weight in > Lbs. > | > each tire can take at full pressure. So, you take the weight each tire > can > | > take and multiply it by 4 and then compare it to the weight of the > vehicle > | > with any other weight (which would the number of person and anything you > | > would be carrying, like on a trip) that is extra. This gives you an idea > | if > | > you are to heavy for the tires that are on the Jimmy. I doubt you will > | ever > | > see the point that you are over loaded, I just wanted to give you a > reason > | > this is on the tire. If you find, like I think you will that you not > even > | > close then you can run less tire pressure to give a more comfortable > ride. > | > For a 2 wheel drive Jimmy I would guess that 35psi is the max tire > | pressure, > | > but please make sure to check the side of the tire. Hope this helps. > | > > | > Regards, > | > Chuck > | > > | > : Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to on a > ‘91 > | > : Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print on the > | > : sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks. > | > : > | > : > | > > | > > | > > | > > | > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– > | > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > | > —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—– > | > |

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FYI, my 89 S-10 Blazer 4X4 is rated at 4800 pounds GVW. I don’t think the 91 would be too different. I’ve got the 4.3 and Tahoe package.

| Thanks for the tips. Offhand I think it does say 35 psi max on the sidewall. | I’m not sure of the weight of this thing, so what would be a reasonable | ballpark figure for the tire pressure? | | | >      On the side of the tire you will find a section that says something | to | > the effect for example "cold psi 35" This means that the max tire pressure | > for the tire when it is cold is 35psi. From there you can adjust the tire | > pressure lower for the ride you want. It will also say the weight in Lbs. | > each tire can take at full pressure. So, you take the weight each tire can | > take and multiply it by 4 and then compare it to the weight of the vehicle | > with any other weight (which would the number of person and anything you | > would be carrying, like on a trip) that is extra. This gives you an idea | if | > you are to heavy for the tires that are on the Jimmy. I doubt you will | ever | > see the point that you are over loaded, I just wanted to give you a reason | > this is on the tire. If you find, like I think you will that you not even | > close then you can run less tire pressure to give a more comfortable ride. | > For a 2 wheel drive Jimmy I would guess that 35psi is the max tire | pressure, | > but please make sure to check the side of the tire. Hope this helps. | > | > Regards, | > Chuck | > | > : Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to on a ‘91 | > : Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print on the | > : sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks. | > : | > : | > | > | > | > | > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– | > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! | > —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—– | |

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probably, because the barely readable door sticker on my ‘90 S-10 Blazer is also 35 psi.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> That should be pretty close to what mine uses to then eh? Mine is a ‘91. > Thanks for the info. > When I get my oil change receipt, it says 35 front, 35 rear.  94 4-door > 4×4 > Jimmy (It’s the old style). > > Thanks for the tips. Offhand I think it does say 35 psi max on the > sidewall. > > I’m not sure of the weight of this thing, so what would be a reasonable > > ballpark figure for the tire pressure? > > >      On the side of the tire you will find a section that says > something > > to > > > the effect for example "cold psi 35" This means that the max tire > pressure > > > for the tire when it is cold is 35psi. From there you can adjust the > tire > > > pressure lower for the ride you want. It will also say the weight in > Lbs. > > > each tire can take at full pressure. So, you take the weight each tire > can > > > take and multiply it by 4 and then compare it to the weight of the > vehicle > > > with any other weight (which would the number of person and anything > you > > > would be carrying, like on a trip) that is extra. This gives you an > idea > > if > > > you are to heavy for the tires that are on the Jimmy. I doubt you will > > ever > > > see the point that you are over loaded, I just wanted to give you a > reason > > > this is on the tire. If you find, like I think you will that you not > even > > > close then you can run less tire pressure to give a more comfortable > ride. > > > For a 2 wheel drive Jimmy I would guess that 35psi is the max tire > > pressure, > > > but please make sure to check the side of the tire. Hope this helps. > > > Regards, > > > Chuck > > > : Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to on a > ‘91 > > > : Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print on > the > > > : sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks. > > > : > > > : > > > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– > > > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > > > —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–

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That should be pretty close to what mine uses to then eh? Mine is a ‘91. Thanks for the info. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > When I get my oil change receipt, it says 35 front, 35 rear.  94 4-door 4×4 > Jimmy (It’s the old style). > Thanks for the tips. Offhand I think it does say 35 psi max on the sidewall. > I’m not sure of the weight of this thing, so what would be a reasonable > ballpark figure for the tire pressure? > >      On the side of the tire you will find a section that says something > to > > the effect for example "cold psi 35" This means that the max tire pressure > > for the tire when it is cold is 35psi. From there you can adjust the tire > > pressure lower for the ride you want. It will also say the weight in Lbs. > > each tire can take at full pressure. So, you take the weight each tire can > > take and multiply it by 4 and then compare it to the weight of the vehicle > > with any other weight (which would the number of person and anything you > > would be carrying, like on a trip) that is extra. This gives you an idea > if > > you are to heavy for the tires that are on the Jimmy. I doubt you will > ever > > see the point that you are over loaded, I just wanted to give you a reason > > this is on the tire. If you find, like I think you will that you not even > > close then you can run less tire pressure to give a more comfortable ride. > > For a 2 wheel drive Jimmy I would guess that 35psi is the max tire > pressure, > > but please make sure to check the side of the tire. Hope this helps. > > Regards, > > Chuck > > : Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to on a ‘91 > > : Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print on the > > : sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks. > > : > > : > > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– > > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > > —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–

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Great, thanks for the info. I’ll probably set it at about 34 psi and leave it there. Too many other little (and big) problems to worry about right now. Thanks again.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I believe your GVW (Gross vehicle weight) is around 6200Lbs. off the top of > my head. This is not the actual weight of your Jimmy, it is a figure used > that means you weight should not go over this number including Jimmy, > people, trailer tongue weight and any other stuff you want to put in. > Actually your Jimmy probably weighs around 4500-5000Lbs. on a scale. Your > tires are probably rated 1750 a piece at 35 psi. This would be if your > running a 15" tire. With a lot of the newer stuff they are running a 16" > tire which holds more weight generally. Sorry for the long explanation, but > I want you to be aware of everything since I am only taking a guess on what > type and size of tire. Now assuming it is 35psi is the max pressure, I would > suggest when it is not pulling or loaded up with stuff a pressure of 32psi. > This should give you a nice comfortable ride. One down fall is you might > find you lose a hair in gas mileage, because when you air down tires it puts > more of the tire on the ground which creates more drag. So, if you like the > ride at 35psi feel free to leave it there. One last thing if you do not > already know this, if your tires are balanced and your front-end aligned, > one way to tell in your running to much or to little pressure is if the tire > starts wearing only in the center, then it is to much. If it starts wearing > on the outside treads only, then your running to little. One of the only and > best ways to get a good ride and tire wear is just to experiment with the > pressure. Remember though never take it above whatever the max pressure at > cold is stated on the tire. I also would probably never go below 28psi. This > is just a personal opinion as I like a little stiffer tire for better > handling. Hope this helps and enjoy. > Regards, > Chuck > : Thanks for the tips. Offhand I think it does say 35 psi max on the > sidewall. > : I’m not sure of the weight of this thing, so what would be a reasonable > : ballpark figure for the tire pressure? > : > : > : >      On the side of the tire you will find a section that says something > : to > : > the effect for example "cold psi 35" This means that the max tire > pressure > : > for the tire when it is cold is 35psi. From there you can adjust the > tire > : > pressure lower for the ride you want. It will also say the weight in > Lbs. > : > each tire can take at full pressure. So, you take the weight each tire > can > : > take and multiply it by 4 and then compare it to the weight of the > vehicle > : > with any other weight (which would the number of person and anything you > : > would be carrying, like on a trip) that is extra. This gives you an idea > : if > : > you are to heavy for the tires that are on the Jimmy. I doubt you will > : ever > : > see the point that you are over loaded, I just wanted to give you a > reason > : > this is on the tire. If you find, like I think you will that you not > even > : > close then you can run less tire pressure to give a more comfortable > ride. > : > For a 2 wheel drive Jimmy I would guess that 35psi is the max tire > : pressure, > : > but please make sure to check the side of the tire. Hope this helps. > : > > : > Regards, > : > Chuck > : > > : > : Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to on a > ‘91 > : > : Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print on the > : > : sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks. > : > : > : > : > : > > : > > : > > : > > : > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– > : > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > : > —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—– > : > : > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–

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     On the side of the tire you will find a section that says something to the effect for example "cold psi 35" This means that the max tire pressure for the tire when it is cold is 35psi. From there you can adjust the tire pressure lower for the ride you want. It will also say the weight in Lbs. each tire can take at full pressure. So, you take the weight each tire can take and multiply it by 4 and then compare it to the weight of the vehicle with any other weight (which would the number of person and anything you would be carrying, like on a trip) that is extra. This gives you an idea if you are to heavy for the tires that are on the Jimmy. I doubt you will ever see the point that you are over loaded, I just wanted to give you a reason this is on the tire. If you find, like I think you will that you not even close then you can run less tire pressure to give a more comfortable ride. For a 2 wheel drive Jimmy I would guess that 35psi is the max tire pressure, but please make sure to check the side of the tire. Hope this helps. Regards, Chuck

: Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to on a ‘91 : Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print on the : sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks. : : —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–

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Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to on a ‘91 Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print on the sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks.

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Thanks for the tips. Offhand I think it does say 35 psi max on the sidewall. I’m not sure of the weight of this thing, so what would be a reasonable ballpark figure for the tire pressure?

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->      On the side of the tire you will find a section that says something to > the effect for example "cold psi 35" This means that the max tire pressure > for the tire when it is cold is 35psi. From there you can adjust the tire > pressure lower for the ride you want. It will also say the weight in Lbs. > each tire can take at full pressure. So, you take the weight each tire can > take and multiply it by 4 and then compare it to the weight of the vehicle > with any other weight (which would the number of person and anything you > would be carrying, like on a trip) that is extra. This gives you an idea if > you are to heavy for the tires that are on the Jimmy. I doubt you will ever > see the point that you are over loaded, I just wanted to give you a reason > this is on the tire. If you find, like I think you will that you not even > close then you can run less tire pressure to give a more comfortable ride. > For a 2 wheel drive Jimmy I would guess that 35psi is the max tire pressure, > but please make sure to check the side of the tire. Hope this helps. > Regards, > Chuck > : Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to on a ‘91 > : Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print on the > : sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks. > : > : > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–

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I believe your GVW (Gross vehicle weight) is around 6200Lbs. off the top of my head. This is not the actual weight of your Jimmy, it is a figure used that means you weight should not go over this number including Jimmy, people, trailer tongue weight and any other stuff you want to put in. Actually your Jimmy probably weighs around 4500-5000Lbs. on a scale. Your tires are probably rated 1750 a piece at 35 psi. This would be if your running a 15" tire. With a lot of the newer stuff they are running a 16" tire which holds more weight generally. Sorry for the long explanation, but I want you to be aware of everything since I am only taking a guess on what type and size of tire. Now assuming it is 35psi is the max pressure, I would suggest when it is not pulling or loaded up with stuff a pressure of 32psi. This should give you a nice comfortable ride. One down fall is you might find you lose a hair in gas mileage, because when you air down tires it puts more of the tire on the ground which creates more drag. So, if you like the ride at 35psi feel free to leave it there. One last thing if you do not already know this, if your tires are balanced and your front-end aligned, one way to tell in your running to much or to little pressure is if the tire starts wearing only in the center, then it is to much. If it starts wearing on the outside treads only, then your running to little. One of the only and best ways to get a good ride and tire wear is just to experiment with the pressure. Remember though never take it above whatever the max pressure at cold is stated on the tire. I also would probably never go below 28psi. This is just a personal opinion as I like a little stiffer tire for better handling. Hope this helps and enjoy. Regards, Chuck

: Thanks for the tips. Offhand I think it does say 35 psi max on the sidewall. : I’m not sure of the weight of this thing, so what would be a reasonable : ballpark figure for the tire pressure? : : : >      On the side of the tire you will find a section that says something : to : > the effect for example "cold psi 35" This means that the max tire pressure : > for the tire when it is cold is 35psi. From there you can adjust the tire : > pressure lower for the ride you want. It will also say the weight in Lbs. : > each tire can take at full pressure. So, you take the weight each tire can : > take and multiply it by 4 and then compare it to the weight of the vehicle : > with any other weight (which would the number of person and anything you : > would be carrying, like on a trip) that is extra. This gives you an idea : if : > you are to heavy for the tires that are on the Jimmy. I doubt you will : ever : > see the point that you are over loaded, I just wanted to give you a reason : > this is on the tire. If you find, like I think you will that you not even : > close then you can run less tire pressure to give a more comfortable ride. : > For a 2 wheel drive Jimmy I would guess that 35psi is the max tire : pressure, : > but please make sure to check the side of the tire. Hope this helps. : > : > Regards, : > Chuck : > : > : Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to on a ‘91 : > : Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print on the : > : sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks. : > : : > : : > : > : > : > : > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– : > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! : > —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—– : : —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–

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When I get my oil change receipt, it says 35 front, 35 rear.  94 4-door 4×4 Jimmy (It’s the old style). – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Thanks for the tips. Offhand I think it does say 35 psi max on the sidewall. > I’m not sure of the weight of this thing, so what would be a reasonable > ballpark figure for the tire pressure? >      On the side of the tire you will find a section that says something > to > the effect for example "cold psi 35" This means that the max tire pressure > for the tire when it is cold is 35psi. From there you can adjust the tire > pressure lower for the ride you want. It will also say the weight in Lbs. > each tire can take at full pressure. So, you take the weight each tire can > take and multiply it by 4 and then compare it to the weight of the vehicle > with any other weight (which would the number of person and anything you > would be carrying, like on a trip) that is extra. This gives you an idea > if > you are to heavy for the tires that are on the Jimmy. I doubt you will > ever > see the point that you are over loaded, I just wanted to give you a reason > this is on the tire. If you find, like I think you will that you not even > close then you can run less tire pressure to give a more comfortable ride. > For a 2 wheel drive Jimmy I would guess that 35psi is the max tire > pressure, > but please make sure to check the side of the tire. Hope this helps. > Regards, > Chuck > : Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to on a ‘91 > : Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print on the > : sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks. > : > : > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–

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My 94 weighs 3911 lbs, can’t imagine the new style (with more plastic than mine?) weighs 500-1000 lbs more… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I believe your GVW (Gross vehicle weight) is around 6200Lbs. off the top of > my head. This is not the actual weight of your Jimmy, it is a figure used > that means you weight should not go over this number including Jimmy, > people, trailer tongue weight and any other stuff you want to put in. > Actually your Jimmy probably weighs around 4500-5000Lbs. on a scale. Your > tires are probably rated 1750 a piece at 35 psi. This would be if your > running a 15" tire. With a lot of the newer stuff they are running a 16" > tire which holds more weight generally. Sorry for the long explanation, but > I want you to be aware of everything since I am only taking a guess on what > type and size of tire. Now assuming it is 35psi is the max pressure, I would > suggest when it is not pulling or loaded up with stuff a pressure of 32psi. > This should give you a nice comfortable ride. One down fall is you might > find you lose a hair in gas mileage, because when you air down tires it puts > more of the tire on the ground which creates more drag. So, if you like the > ride at 35psi feel free to leave it there. One last thing if you do not > already know this, if your tires are balanced and your front-end aligned, > one way to tell in your running to much or to little pressure is if the tire > starts wearing only in the center, then it is to much. If it starts wearing > on the outside treads only, then your running to little. One of the only and > best ways to get a good ride and tire wear is just to experiment with the > pressure. Remember though never take it above whatever the max pressure at > cold is stated on the tire. I also would probably never go below 28psi. This > is just a personal opinion as I like a little stiffer tire for better > handling. Hope this helps and enjoy. > Regards, > Chuck > : Thanks for the tips. Offhand I think it does say 35 psi max on the > sidewall. > : I’m not sure of the weight of this thing, so what would be a reasonable > : ballpark figure for the tire pressure? > : > : > : >      On the side of the tire you will find a section that says something > : to > : > the effect for example "cold psi 35" This means that the max tire > pressure > : > for the tire when it is cold is 35psi. From there you can adjust the > tire > : > pressure lower for the ride you want. It will also say the weight in > Lbs. > : > each tire can take at full pressure. So, you take the weight each tire > can > : > take and multiply it by 4 and then compare it to the weight of the > vehicle > : > with any other weight (which would the number of person and anything you > : > would be carrying, like on a trip) that is extra. This gives you an idea > : if > : > you are to heavy for the tires that are on the Jimmy. I doubt you will > : ever > : > see the point that you are over loaded, I just wanted to give you a > reason > : > this is on the tire. If you find, like I think you will that you not > even > : > close then you can run less tire pressure to give a more comfortable > ride. > : > For a 2 wheel drive Jimmy I would guess that 35psi is the max tire > : pressure, > : > but please make sure to check the side of the tire. Hope this helps. > : > > : > Regards, > : > Chuck > : > > : > : Can anyone tell me what pressure I should inflate the tires to on a > ‘91 > : > : Jimmy 2 door 4×4? I don’t have an owners manual, and the print on the > : > : sticker on the door frame is completely worn away. Thanks. > : > : > : > : > : > > : > > : > > : > > : > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– > : > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > : > —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—– > : > : > —–= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =—– > http://www.newsfeeds.com – The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > —–==  Over 80,000 Newsgroups – 16 Different Servers! =—–

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On my tires i see max prssure 44psi. Should i keep 32 or pump to about 40. Just purchased Civic EX ‘92. Thanks — ID

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says… > On my tires i see max prssure 44psi. Should i keep 32 or pump to about > 40. Just purchased Civic EX ‘92. > Thanks

What does the sticker in the door say? 32 cold is typical. Remember you have to account for heat expansion. You don’t want to put 40 cold and have them heat above 44 and possibly blow at high speed. Besides, they’d run real rough at that pressure. Mike

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Dear Ronik, It depend on the weight of you car.  You can find the recommeded tires pressure in a label which stick on you car. (Normally, it is on your car front door). Normally, 28-32 psi will be OK. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > On my tires i see max prssure 44psi. Should i keep 32 or pump to about > 40. Just purchased Civic EX ‘92. > Thanks > — > ID

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>On my tires i see max prssure 44psi. Should i keep 32 or pump to about >40. Just purchased Civic EX ‘92. >Thanks

read the tag inside the drivers door jamb to be sure.  that is from the manufacturer and assuming you are using NORMAL tire size, et al…this number should be correct.  Or call your local TDS tire center or similar…that have the correct pressures. kevin

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On my tires i see max prssure 44psi. Should i keep 32 or pump to about 40. Just purchased Civic EX ‘92. Thanks — ID

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says… > On my tires i see max prssure 44psi. Should i keep 32 or pump to about > 40. Just purchased Civic EX ‘92. > Thanks

What does the sticker in the door say? 32 cold is typical. Remember you have to account for heat expansion. You don’t want to put 40 cold and have them heat above 44 and possibly blow at high speed. Besides, they’d run real rough at that pressure. Mike

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Dear Ronik, It depend on the weight of you car.  You can find the recommeded tires pressure in a label which stick on you car. (Normally, it is on your car front door). Normally, 28-32 psi will be OK. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > On my tires i see max prssure 44psi. Should i keep 32 or pump to about > 40. Just purchased Civic EX ‘92. > Thanks > — > ID

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>On my tires i see max prssure 44psi. Should i keep 32 or pump to about >40. Just purchased Civic EX ‘92. >Thanks

read the tag inside the drivers door jamb to be sure.  that is from the manufacturer and assuming you are using NORMAL tire size, et al…this number should be correct.  Or call your local TDS tire center or similar…that have the correct pressures. kevin

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For the 100th time does any body out there know about a lift for a 97 explorer Sport 4wd??  Please let me know whatever you know.  I am going crazy trying to find one.  Thanks for your help!!

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now that the 98 ranger is out with the sla front suspension (same as explorer), it should be soon. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> For the 100th time does any body out there know about a lift for a 97 > explorer Sport 4wd??  Please let me know whatever you know.  I am going > crazy trying to find one.  Thanks for your help!!

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I can’t believe you’re having trouble finding this stuff.  The latest Performance Products catalog has some Rancho lift kit with up to a 4" lift. I’ve even seen in 4×4 magazines, which are LOADED with ads, that there are Explorer lifts available up to 5 1/2".  Good luck.

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Most of the lift kits I’ve seen apply only to the ‘91-’94s while you can get lift kits by a million manufacturers for the ‘98 F-150. My theory is that so few Explorer owners go the lift/big tires/big wheels/HD shocks route vs. the "how do I make it ride more like a car" route that products like you’re looking for take awhile to hit the streets.  Probably not until that model year is old enough to be bought by a second owner. I even have trouble finding stuff for my ‘92 (like I wish J.C. Whitney would start offering door/window insulation) but I’m lucky that, by and large, my vehicle is very similar to the ‘92 Ranger. My advice is to pick up a few of the top 4×4 magazines and look the ads over faithfully.  A phone call to the retailer will often turn up applications that are just not popular enough to advertise. Bob

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Thanks, for your response.  I have done exactly what you have said with no luck.  However, I talked to a guy at a 4×4 Parts Whole sellers store and he said that Superlift just came out with a kit for the 98 Ranger, which has the SLA Suspension that my Explorer has.  He said he is going to call Superlift and ask if it would work on my Explorer.  I’m crossing my fingers!

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I have a 1997 Explorer XLT, with control track 4WD.  It is my understanding that the front axles and driveshaft are always locked in, even when in 2WD.  Can manual hubs be installed to disengage the front end in 2WD to save on wear,tear, and gasoline?  If so, who sells them? Thanks, Carl

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> I have a 1997 Explorer XLT, with control track 4WD.  It is my > understanding that the front axles and driveshaft are always locked in, > even when in 2WD.  Can manual hubs be installed to disengage the front > end in 2WD to save on wear,tear, and gasoline?  If so, who sells them? > Thanks, > Carl

The front axles are always locked but I think they are disengage into the front end differential by a vaccum device. There is no possibility to instal free locks hubs. It’s better to keep the front axles with U-joints actives because it protect them from jam into the rust. Those two axles are free from the differential so gas mileage is not affected.   — Benoit Jean Montreal, Qc Canada ATTENTION!!! When replying, REMOVE the ‘MAIL-TO:’ from my address

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I also have a ‘97 XLT with c/t. There really isn’t a true 2WD mode.   The front axles are always locked in. In fact the system pulses about 3% of the torque to the front axles in Auto mode.  When slippage is detected on the rear axle as much as 97% can/will be sent to the front axle.  Trying to disconnect the fronts from the drive train with manual hubs would cause this computerized system to go nuts. Then you’d also want to replace the xfer case to lose the c/t.   So, the overall answer is No. Bob – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a 1997 Explorer XLT, with control track 4WD.  It is my > understanding that the front axles and driveshaft are always locked in, > even when in 2WD.  Can manual hubs be installed to disengage the front > end in 2WD to save on wear,tear, and gasoline?  If so, who sells them? > Thanks, > Carl >The front axles are always locked but I think they are disengage into >the front end differential by a vaccum device. >There is no possibility to instal free locks hubs. >It’s better to keep the front axles with U-joints actives because it >protect them from jam into the rust. Those two axles are free from the >differential so gas mileage is not affected. >– >Benoit Jean >Montreal, Qc >Canada >ATTENTION!!! When replying, REMOVE the ‘MAIL-TO:’ from my address

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Hi…. Yakima does make a pretty good ski rack that holds six pairs of skis.  This is the same ski rack that Ford puts it’s sticker on.  I bought mine from the dealer because it was actually $10 cheaper than the ski shops…

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I have the Barracraft 4ski carrier that bolts on to the luggage rack. It was only about $50 if my memory is correct. Its a tight fit to get all four on but other than that it seems fine.

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Hi folks!  I’m planning to buy a roof-top 4 pair ski carrier very soon for our 97 Explorer XLT.  I remember a discussion on this last winter (?) and didn’t save the message.  I was looking through the catalog from Performance Products and noticed one designed to mount on the JetRak 2000 (made by Thule).  The set costs about $100 for the locking holder and clamp-ons for the factory rack.   Has anyone purchased this brand ski carrier?  Anyone else have any better recommendations for a 4-pair carrier?  Any further advice on other racks with good locks?  I don’t plan to use it for bikes, nor do I like the hitch mount variety because of rear hatch visibility/ accessibility, and because EVERYTHING gets filthy back there. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.   BGC

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hi folks!  I’m planning to buy a roof-top 4 pair ski carrier very soon > for our 97 Explorer XLT.  I remember a discussion on this last winter > (?) and didn’t save the message.  I was looking through the catalog > from Performance Products and noticed one designed to mount on the > JetRak 2000 (made by Thule).  The set costs about $100 for the locking > holder and clamp-ons for the factory rack. > Has anyone purchased this brand ski carrier?  Anyone else have any > better recommendations for a 4-pair carrier?  Any further advice on > other racks with good locks?  I don’t plan to use it for bikes, nor do > I like the hitch mount variety because of rear hatch visibility/ > accessibility, and because EVERYTHING gets filthy back there. > Any advice would be greatly appreciated. > BGC

As a follow-up, I called John Baker and they carry the Mohn ski rack (3 pr. carrier for $52.50, 6 pr. carrier for $99.75).  Anyone have any experience with this brand? I’m trying to find out if Yakima makes a ski rack for the 97 Explorer, but their web server wasn’t working this morning….. Thanks for your ideas! BGC White 1997 Explorer XLT, 4-dr, V6 SOHC

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>I’m trying to find out if Yakima makes a ski rack for the 97 Explorer, >but their web server wasn’t working this morning…..

You didn’t say if you have a factory roof rack on your XLT.  But  my girfriend has a ‘94 Explorer Sport with a roof rack, and we bought the Yakima 6 pair ski rack and the clips that mount it to the factory rack.  Yakima was on sale in December, so we got it all for about $100.  We’re planning on carrying bikes in the future, but we’re gonna get a ball mount, swing away rack for this.  That way, we don’t have to lift bikes to the roof. Also, with the Yakima’s, we can move it from vehicle to vehicle, since their pieces are inter changeable.  All it takes are the mounts for the particular car or truck.  Yakima has the 6 ski, 4 ski, and an angles 4 ski for low clearance between rack and roof.  I was able to mount 4 pairs of skis, and 3 pairs of poles to ours.  Probably could have gotten the other pair of poles, but wasn’t that big of a deal. If you don’t have a factory roof rack, I’m sure Yakima has a setup to mount it, but it’ll start to cost more if you have to buy the towers and bar.  Locking towers are really expensive, so you’d be better off with a rack made to mount to cars without roof racks. Good Luck, Steve

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Hi everyone, I am trying to replace my coolant.  I need to know how much water is there in the radiator and the engine block. Also, what is the best mixture of water and coolant should I use. TIA. AN. 1997 Explorer V8 4×2 XLT.

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Are you serious? Thats a question from a lazy person !! Isnt that bordering on Spam ?

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I have a 97 XLT with the base 4.0l engine (yah, yah, I know — but the acceleration is OK for me). I’ve been reading about changing the stock air filter with the K&N one, but I haven’t seen answers to the following questions: * how much is it? how long do they last? * is it a filter-only or filter and housing? and is it tough to install? * what does it do (if anything) — improve mileage, power, make me spend money on something that I don’t really need? If there is a FAQ that answers these questions, I’ll look there if you point me that way. I called Performance to order a catalog, seeing that this is the place everyone recommends….. Thanks in advance! Dave Britman britman_at_worldnet.att.net

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I’ve put the K&N filter in my 95 4.0 v6. The following may answer some of your questions: 1) cost between 40-45  2) perf. increase= slight noticable increase, but it does flow much better than stock paper elements.(put one in the wife’s maxima too) 3) it is a direct replacment for your orig, filter no other modifications are neccessary.4)best overall advantage it lasts forever, just clean and re-oil . thats it,  it’s the last filter you’ll ever need to buy..hope this helps.

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I’ve bought a K&N air filter(only the filter) for my 1997 Explorer V-6 XLT and: 1) It cost me about $52 for just the filter, and it’s guaranteed for one million miles.  Just have to clean every 30 – 50 thousand miles. 2) I just got the filter, but you can buy a whole kit to replace your stock filter and housing.  For mine, it’s just like replacing your air filter when you do an oil and lube job.  Replacing the stock filter and housing isn’t that difficult either.  Just need some time and tools.  Pretty easy even for someone like me who doesn’t really play around with cars. 3) Performance increase.  Check out http://www.motorville.com/kn_home/kn.html  I’ve noticed very little in the way of extra – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >I have a 97 XLT with the base 4.0l engine (yah, yah, I know — but the >acceleration is OK for me). >I’ve been reading about changing the stock air filter with the K&N one, >but I haven’t seen answers to the following questions: >* how much is it? how long do they last? >* is it a filter-only or filter and housing? and is it tough to install? >* what does it do (if anything) — improve mileage, power, make me spend >money on something that I don’t really need? >If there is a FAQ that answers these questions, I’ll look there if you >point me that way. >I called Performance to order a catalog, seeing that this is the place >everyone recommends….. >Thanks in advance! >Dave Britman >britman_at_worldnet.att.net

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