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  1. C2951
    Correct. The problem was ultimately fixed by removing the exterior door handle and assaulting the latch with a large screwdriver until the latch released and allowed the door to be opened. And then a new latch was installed.
  2. C2951
    Well yes - he's Done that but the linkage between the handle and the latch is intact, it just doesn't release the latch. It's like the lock Inside the latch won't disengage.
  3. C2951
    Anyone???
  4. C2951
    A friend with a '99 C2 cannot get his driver's side door to unlatch using either the external or internal release handles. This isn't a question of a battery discharge. He gets no resistance from the exterior release, some resistance from the interior release but neither of those result in the door unlatching. My thinking is that the lock motor has jammed in the locked position and isn't releasing the cam that holds the latch in the locked position. He has the interior door panel most of the way off - is there something he can trip on the latch mechanism to release the latch so that he can remove the thing???
  5. C2951
    Thanks Matt, I tried that but when I didn't get movement, I wondered if I was missing something. I'll go back in and use a little more force. Appreciate the reply and the pics!
  6. C2951
    What is the secret to disengaging the exterior door handle from the lock mechanism? I can see a white plastic piece that looks like it snaps onto a threaded rod coming from the door handle, but no idea how to free it to the point that I can snap the plastic off the rod. This is the piece just below the partially threaded nut in the picture. TIA for any help.
  7. C2951
    Exactly right - that came on my 2000 F-250 and was mounted under the hood on the upper radiator support with the jack crank that mates with the female end and is used with the keyed extension to lower the spare. Used it a few time in the 12+ years I've owned it.
  8. C2951
    Thanks for the information!
  9. C2951
    Looks identical to the 3.4 that came in my '99. Except all Torx fasteners and the oil pan has shrouds around the bolt heads while the original engine had all hex heads and the pan bolt heads were proud.
  10. C2951
    No problem dude! You help me, I help you. Beautiful, right?
  11. C2951
    I have three of these in the garage: Measured 13.7, 13.6, and 13.9 ohms on my Fluke Model 77.
  12. C2951
    So no way this could be a 3.4? It doesn't have any valve lift control connections...
  13. C2951
    Yeah, that's it! What's that from?
  14. C2951
    It was like 22mm vs the 13mm (?) on the original engine.
  15. C2951
    No, wasn't an aftermarket nut.
  16. C2951
    I wish I'd taken some pics during the install but the large nut on the intermediate shaft stud gave me a clue that the engine wasn't from a '99. Thanks for the replies!
  17. C2951
    I have a used engine (bought off eBay and advertised as from a '99) with serial number M96/01AT66X66526. What information can be derived from this serial number? Thanks in advance for what is usually a very high quality response to a request for help or information!
  18. C2951
    The AOS connects to one side of that fitting, pretty sure the other side is open.
  19. C2951
    Yeah, it was a DIY. Cracked head near one of the #1 cylinder exhaust guides. Used head, new bearings, rings, chains & guides, etc. Be interesting to see how long it lasts!
  20. C2951
    Thanks for the reply. There is no lip, and I did find a pic I took during the disassembly showing that nipple covered with grime, so it looks like it is indeed a breather. Just started the engine up for the first time after the rebuild!
  21. C2951
    The fitting in the attached photo is on the upper rear side of the 4-6 head. Is this a vent, or should it be attached to something? It's been over two years since I had the engine out, and this seems to be the only thing I didn't document when I took the engine out and I really really want to get it started up this weekend. Thanks in advance for any help!
  22. C2951
    If you have oil in the coolant, you probably also have at least trace amounts of coolant in the oil. The reason for this is that after the engine is turned off, there will be zero oil pressure but the coolant will still be pressurized for some time. This will force coolant into the oil. The only way to reliably verify this is to send a sample of the oil to an analysis lab and look at the coolant contamination numbers on the analysis report. If significant amounts of coolant are in the oil, the oil will begin to feel sticky instead of slick. However, even in this state you will probably not be able discern a difference in the color of the oil. Yes, I've dealt with a few oil-coolant intermix issues in different cars over the years. This pic is from a repair being made to a GM DOHC V6 which experience a failed valley-mounted oil cooler. That was a real mess.
  23. C2951
    A faulty MAF sensor will affect performance. It's likely that the sensor degrades slowly over time and you become accustomed to the change without recognizing the performance or drivability has degraded as well. Good luck with the oil cooler change. Did they pressure test the cooler or just guess that was the problem area?
  24. C2951
    If you feel the car pull to one side or the other when under acceleration, this is usually caused by asymmetric rear toe (thrust axis isn't aligned with the axis of the vehicle). This could be due to worn suspension components or simply poor alignment.
  25. C2951
    I'm slowly (very slowly) reassembling my 3.4. I removed and replaced the piston squirters in the main bearing housing, just tapping the squirters in as described in the workshop manual (using a wooden dowel instead of a plastic drift). However, I wonder if I should have used some sealing or staking compound on those, as there doesn't seem to be much of an interference fit between the squirter and the bearing housing. Although they're held captive by the bearing shells and oil pressure should keep them fully seated against the bearing housing. Maybe I'm just being paranoid? I will note the old squirters came out with just a slight tap of a hammer and drift, and are dimensionally identical to the new parts I replaced them with. Looking for comments from anyone with relevant experience.
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