1997 Eddie Bauer Expedition Whole Vehicle or Individual Parts
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1997 Eddie Bauer Expedition Whole Vehicle or Individual... - 3/12/2008 1:00:45 PM
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BK1997EB
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Hey Guys!
Story is I have a 1997 Expedition 5.4L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Edition vehicle that is in great condition.
I am new to the forum, but I wanted to get this out there as soon as possible. I recently put brand new brake lines on my 1997 Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L, and that went well. Then in an attempt at changing the spark plugs, I found that one had seized together. I spent weeks attempting to get this out, using every possible technique and nothing worked. Eventually the threads broke from the rest of the plug. I now have threads stuck in the third cylinder on these pain in the ass engines. I brought it to a good friends shop, but he did not have any luck either. I don't have the money to spend to take the head off and get it fixed that way, so since the car is in great condition, minus that one issue, I have decided to either sell the car as is. The car itself is pretty damn nice and I am sad to have to do this, but I need to purchase a new car and definitely need the money. Just leave replies if you are at all interested. You can also email me at bm.kenyon@gmail.com. I can get pictures of the vehicle, just ask. The car has 198,000 miles on it, but has never had any other issues. I have all the paperwork from the past. The Kelley Blue Book value is $5500-6000, that is of course with that third cylinder normal. I am flexible with how much to sell it for, but you will have to arrange shipping/pickup, since as is you wont want to drive it very far. I live in Connecticut. Just contact me for anything else you would like to know. Thanks!
< Message edited by BK1997EB -- 3/13/2008 7:11:26 PM >
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RE: 1997 Eddie Bauer Expedition Whole Vehicle or Indivi... - 3/12/2008 11:40:06 PM
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goinstrong
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I could remove it from the cylinder for about $20. You must not be very educated in repair work. Besides - all new engines are mostly the same. If they use an aluminum head they are especially prone to this no matter what company makes it. Anti-seize on the spark plugs when installing new ones will usually prevent this (worth the extra 50 cents for a small packet). What you're saying is the plug broke in half and the bottom end is still threaded in - not that the whole plug came out minus the threads - correct? Either way I have two methods to remove a halved one. Minus the threads - just pull the top thread inward and wind it up inward while you spiral it down and it should collapse out - or thread tap. Either way it's another reason I prefer old Fords - less messing around and less parts equals less pain in the butt.
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