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I ordered the Gates 90K-38274A Complete Serpentine Belt Drive Component Kit from Amazon. It should get here tomorrow and Will and I can get it done asap. It is Thanksgiving week and I have plenty of work, but we can… Read More »2008 Ford Explorer Serpentine Belt Replacement
Welcome back to my journey in replacing the wheel bearings on my Ford Explorer. I’ve successfully tackled the driver side, but the passenger side hub presented a challenge – it’s stubbornly stuck. Lug Nut Replacement I noticed the lug nuts… Read More »Fixing the Rumble: Replacing Bearings in a Ford Explorer
We are getting ready for plenty of trips back and forth to from our home near Cincinnati to our daughter’s home in Florida. My wife’s old and beloved Explorer needs to be well maintained and with this much experience under… Read More »Travel Tune-Up: Getting The 2008 Ford Explorer Ready for Long Journeys.
The Rig, a 2014 F 350 Powerstroke, is more than just a vehicle. It’s a seasoned and trained professional on a mission, a grey man blending into the background while getting the job done. Equipped with the finest selection of… Read More »The Rig
Yesterday, we got the oil changed and the engine compartment cleaned up. Today its the fuel filter. We started to hear some noise coming from the fuel filter area, which is near the passenger side foot well. The noise sounds… Read More »’08 Ford Explorer Fuel Filter Replacement
September 12, 2022 I have spent the entire weekend shockingly focused on Steelbak. I did some messing with the site and lots of file organizing. I’m kind of giddy honestly, but I’m also realizing what I’ve gotten myself into. The… Read More »Monday Task day – Ford Explorer Oil Change.
It’s Monday as I start this article, my normal day off from shoeing and it is also my birthday. I’m 48 today. I’m just looking to hang out and catch up on organizing, editing and such. I had a bit… Read More »The Last Week of August. Going Over The Long List of To-Dos
Friday: The neighbor’s dog went after my little boy today. We have had a few problems with the neighbor’s German Shepard already in the past when he comes over and threatens our livestock, but this time my wife and kids… Read More »10/02-04/20: The Weekend.