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    Upper strut mount lifespan

    Those are what I'm looking at. I reseated the LF strut since it wasn't snug on the bottom perch and that seems to have tamed the clunking down, no just hearing normal road noise. Fingers crossed!
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    Upper strut mount lifespan

    Replaced all upper and lower control arms July 2021 so they're fresh, less than 20k miles on them. Replaced sway bar links and bushings at the same time.
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    Upper strut mount lifespan

    How long do the upper strut mounts last? I’ve replaced all the front end components over the past two years and just replaced the struts in April. I’m still getting some front end clunking when going over bumps so I’m thinking the upper mounts are bad. They’re the OEM mounts with 182k miles and...
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    Where to get a cargo floor panel

    Junkyard or eBay.
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    Source for sliding plastic part that the OEM roof rack cross bars attach to?

    Just bought a set off ebay, should have them by next week. Ripped mine off in a parking garage last year.
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    Dropped item in fender

    You can pop the fender liner then replace the rivets. I do that occasionally to get pine needles and other debris out. Can you reach the item from the side where the fender meets the door?
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    Rear strut installation question

    Same here. I pulled them both and remounted them correctly this afternoon. Much happier knowing it’s done properly.
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    Rear strut installation question

    Installed new Bilstein 4600s all around. Installed the fronts according to Bilstein's instructions, but installed the rears differently. Instead of installing the steel spacer (washer) on on the strut stem according to the instructions (#2 in picture below), I installed it like a washer under...
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    P0453 Code on my 2011 XLT Expedition.

    Try this: https://www.obd-codes.com/p0453 and this: https://obd2pros.com/dtc-codes/p0453/ Check all your wires since you replaced the fuel pump and canister. Could be the EVAP pressure sensor is going bad.
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    Schocks yet

    I'm on my second set of Bilstein 4600's and they work great. Stock shocks were done after 70k miles, first set of Bilsteins lasted ~150k miles. Just replaced them last week with 182k on the truck. Ride is much firmer and solid again.
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    Timing job questions

    Same plan I followed except I didn't drop the oil pan since nothing had broken apart when I did the tensioners and timing chains.
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    Timing job questions

    You're going to want to pull and replace them all since they are a major failure point on the 5.4 3V. I used the tool AND pulled the camshafts since one camshaft was scored. Both methods work, just need to be careful when reinstalling the followers since they can slip off their seats easily.
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    Bypass pipe driver's side gasket leak and replacement

    UPDATE: got the parts and coolant in Friday and replaced the gaskets Friday night. Took me about 2.5 hours. All because of this: If anyone needs to do this repair, here's a great video on how to remove the bypass pipe without removing the intake manifold...
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    Bypass pipe driver's side gasket leak and replacement

    More leak pics. Haven't started the engine since yesterday, the bypass pipe is leaking like crazy. Parts & Coolant will be here tomorrow, will hopefully get it fixed this weekend. Close up #1: Close up #2: Driver's side engine valley (fluid training along it, hard to see): Coolant puddle:
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    Bypass pipe driver's side gasket leak and replacement

    Gasket on the driver's side of the coolant bypass pipe has failed. It leaks coolant down the back side of the valley and down the bell housing, also down the front (how I finally found it). Been leaking all winter, just haven't had time to diagnose it or the desire to fix it until it got warmer...
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