WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Not sure how to respond to your (or your Edge's) newfound taste for ... nature ... No damage but that is one less crow in Iowa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Now that you bring it up. I better keep our dogs away from it. Not sure how to respond to your (or your Edge's) newfound taste for ... nature ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Been raining earthworms here. Can't step out without squishing a few. Freakin' (#$*#@$*(*(@#$*((! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Here is a video on how to remove and replace the front wheel bearing on a Ford Edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Fancy that! On an Orange Crush too ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 I talked to him and he is kicking himself for not making a video on the rear as it was an AWD and he said that was a really fun one to remove and replace. Fancy that! On an Orange Crush too ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 I bet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 My Orange Crush makes little creaky noises. Anyone know why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Shhhhh. No Orange Crush repair videos this weekend. Whispering....I am going to be working on a chevy.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Videos to be seen under a separate pseudonym, folks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 It lives. Runs better than it did before we bought it. So well the wife wants to start driving it again. Hummm unused 2011 Ford Edge sitting in driveway. Humm wonder if she will notice if I........... Videos to be seen under a separate pseudonym, folks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Just a bit off topic but.....Why are the coils on my Ford Edge original with 276,000 miles still working and yet the coils on my wife Trailblazer dropping like flies at 110,000 miles. This is ridiculous. TB ran great yesterday full power computer verified no misfires and wham first thing this morning misfires when we decided to use it to go to church. Turned it off and Took the 2011 Edge to church just like always reliable and runs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 GM had issues with their coils cracking because of aging plastic, though sadly, they are not the only mfr with this problem. Apparently it has hit even Porsche! What brand replacement parts did you use? Sometimes you HAVE to go OEM even at the cost 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 The engine analysis showed the Autozone Relia coil working great on #4 and the Delphi working great on #1. Not sure if coloring affects the coils but number two and three looked very corroded and number two also looked blacker, but the computer indicated both were operating. I will replace them as I found the coils (delphi) for 52 dollars each at Rockauto. The local guys want 92 dollar each for the same brand in the stores. Go figure. Did I mention I despise working on engine ignition issues? Requires too many computers and other things to correct them. I will win this one as I am too deep into it now not to finish it. At least I have the 2011 Edge for the wife to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 COPs can be very expensive! Used to be able to buy a set of wires and a coil for less than the price of 1 OEM COP. As far as aftermarket, I have often heard good things about the COPs available from a seller called alanisdeals on eBay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 wow 6 of them for 193.00 thanks. Repairing vehicles this much lately is starting to strain the budget. This really helped. COPs can be very expensive! Used to be able to buy a set of wires and a coil for less than the price of 1 OEM COP. As far as aftermarket, I have often heard good things about the COPs available from a seller called alanisdeals on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Anything to keep you in the game Maybe even another MG production lol ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) Ya don't think Ford Service would have an extra reconditioned rack and pinion hanging out that they would say trade for a rather used one? Edited April 13, 2015 by macbwt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 I'm sure they could grab a museum piece with less age on it than yours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Putting on another 300 miles today and was thinking wow the Orange Crush is running pretty smooth. Has been since I replaced the LCA, changed tires and alignment. No issues and moving along well. Does not hurt with the weather being nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Move along now folks nothing to see here. This Orange Crush is running just fine with no problems. What a relaxing week. I finally fixed the rattle sound in the back. Taped two pieces of double sided foam weather resistance foam tape together then placed a piece of packing foam cut to width and lenght on top of the sticky tape. Now my portable projector screen no longer rattles in the back of the car while I am driving. It has been rattling like that for years. I just finally got tired of it. I guess since there was nothing to fix on the Orange Crush I figured I needed to fix something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Friday I was approaching a stop light to turn right and was hitting the brakes and just as I was slowing down almost to a stop the light changed and I hit the gas. The tranny bucked pretty hard at this sudden slowing and then gasing/acceleration. I guess I caught it about to down shift then hit the gas and told it to down shift more to accelerate and she bucked hard trying to find the right gear. I am guessing I did not allow enough time to shift properly and this is the reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Louder than normal clacking noise from drivers side of the engine right after starting. Drove the orange crush to pick up daughter and when I returned listened again and the noise was gone. Never heard it before. Guess I will have to keep and ear open for this to see if anything changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Keep a lookout for any more shift issues. Check the trans fluid condition too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted April 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2015 I am due a trans fluid change so will get that done at the end of the month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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