OT Ford Explorer
01-23-2007, 03:50 PM
#31
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Re: OT Ford Explorer
Guess I will pass on that then !
Thanks for all of your help.
I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
D44.
Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number. That
> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with decent
> power. STAY AWAY!
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
form
> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
> > might
> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic in
> > the
> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
anyone
> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
> >
> >
>
>
Thanks for all of your help.
I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
D44.
Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number. That
> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with decent
> power. STAY AWAY!
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
form
> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
> > might
> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic in
> > the
> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
anyone
> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
> >
> >
>
>
01-23-2007, 03:50 PM
#32
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Re: OT Ford Explorer
Guess I will pass on that then !
Thanks for all of your help.
I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
D44.
Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number. That
> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with decent
> power. STAY AWAY!
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
form
> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
> > might
> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic in
> > the
> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
anyone
> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
> >
> >
>
>
Thanks for all of your help.
I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
D44.
Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number. That
> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with decent
> power. STAY AWAY!
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
form
> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
> > might
> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic in
> > the
> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
anyone
> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
> >
> >
>
>
01-23-2007, 03:50 PM
#33
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Re: OT Ford Explorer
Guess I will pass on that then !
Thanks for all of your help.
I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
D44.
Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number. That
> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with decent
> power. STAY AWAY!
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
form
> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
> > might
> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic in
> > the
> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
anyone
> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
> >
> >
>
>
Thanks for all of your help.
I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
D44.
Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number. That
> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with decent
> power. STAY AWAY!
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
form
> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
> > might
> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic in
> > the
> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
anyone
> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
> >
> >
>
>
01-23-2007, 07:37 PM
#34
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Re: OT Ford Explorer
You can get a cherokee with an 8 and 1/4" rear or a cast D44. All XJ's after
2000 have the cast 8 and 1/4", and some with the towing package before then
have the 8 and 1/4. The D44 was a special order in the XJ.
An XJ w/o a D35 CAN be found. I have one.
Carl
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:hyuth.128205$QY6.111273@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> Guess I will pass on that then !
> Thanks for all of your help.
> I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
> D44.
> Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
> news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number.
>> That
>> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
>> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with decent
>> power. STAY AWAY!
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
>> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
> form
>> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
>> > might
>> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic
>> > in
>> > the
>> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
> anyone
>> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> > Dave Milne, Scotland
>> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
2000 have the cast 8 and 1/4", and some with the towing package before then
have the 8 and 1/4. The D44 was a special order in the XJ.
An XJ w/o a D35 CAN be found. I have one.
Carl
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:hyuth.128205$QY6.111273@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> Guess I will pass on that then !
> Thanks for all of your help.
> I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
> D44.
> Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
> news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number.
>> That
>> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
>> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with decent
>> power. STAY AWAY!
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
>> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
> form
>> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
>> > might
>> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic
>> > in
>> > the
>> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
> anyone
>> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> > Dave Milne, Scotland
>> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
01-23-2007, 07:37 PM
#35
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Re: OT Ford Explorer
You can get a cherokee with an 8 and 1/4" rear or a cast D44. All XJ's after
2000 have the cast 8 and 1/4", and some with the towing package before then
have the 8 and 1/4. The D44 was a special order in the XJ.
An XJ w/o a D35 CAN be found. I have one.
Carl
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:hyuth.128205$QY6.111273@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> Guess I will pass on that then !
> Thanks for all of your help.
> I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
> D44.
> Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
> news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number.
>> That
>> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
>> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with decent
>> power. STAY AWAY!
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
>> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
> form
>> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
>> > might
>> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic
>> > in
>> > the
>> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
> anyone
>> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> > Dave Milne, Scotland
>> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
2000 have the cast 8 and 1/4", and some with the towing package before then
have the 8 and 1/4. The D44 was a special order in the XJ.
An XJ w/o a D35 CAN be found. I have one.
Carl
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:hyuth.128205$QY6.111273@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> Guess I will pass on that then !
> Thanks for all of your help.
> I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
> D44.
> Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
> news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number.
>> That
>> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
>> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with decent
>> power. STAY AWAY!
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
>> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
> form
>> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
>> > might
>> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic
>> > in
>> > the
>> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
> anyone
>> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> > Dave Milne, Scotland
>> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
01-23-2007, 07:37 PM
#36
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Re: OT Ford Explorer
You can get a cherokee with an 8 and 1/4" rear or a cast D44. All XJ's after
2000 have the cast 8 and 1/4", and some with the towing package before then
have the 8 and 1/4. The D44 was a special order in the XJ.
An XJ w/o a D35 CAN be found. I have one.
Carl
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:hyuth.128205$QY6.111273@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> Guess I will pass on that then !
> Thanks for all of your help.
> I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
> D44.
> Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
> news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number.
>> That
>> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
>> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with decent
>> power. STAY AWAY!
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
>> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
> form
>> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
>> > might
>> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic
>> > in
>> > the
>> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
> anyone
>> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> > Dave Milne, Scotland
>> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
2000 have the cast 8 and 1/4", and some with the towing package before then
have the 8 and 1/4. The D44 was a special order in the XJ.
An XJ w/o a D35 CAN be found. I have one.
Carl
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:hyuth.128205$QY6.111273@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> Guess I will pass on that then !
> Thanks for all of your help.
> I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
> D44.
> Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
> news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number.
>> That
>> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
>> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with decent
>> power. STAY AWAY!
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
>> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
> form
>> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
>> > might
>> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic
>> > in
>> > the
>> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
> anyone
>> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> > Dave Milne, Scotland
>> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
01-23-2007, 07:37 PM
#37
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: OT Ford Explorer
You can get a cherokee with an 8 and 1/4" rear or a cast D44. All XJ's after
2000 have the cast 8 and 1/4", and some with the towing package before then
have the 8 and 1/4. The D44 was a special order in the XJ.
An XJ w/o a D35 CAN be found. I have one.
Carl
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:hyuth.128205$QY6.111273@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> Guess I will pass on that then !
> Thanks for all of your help.
> I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
> D44.
> Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
> news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number.
>> That
>> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
>> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with decent
>> power. STAY AWAY!
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
>> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
> form
>> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
>> > might
>> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic
>> > in
>> > the
>> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
> anyone
>> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> > Dave Milne, Scotland
>> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
2000 have the cast 8 and 1/4", and some with the towing package before then
have the 8 and 1/4. The D44 was a special order in the XJ.
An XJ w/o a D35 CAN be found. I have one.
Carl
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:hyuth.128205$QY6.111273@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> Guess I will pass on that then !
> Thanks for all of your help.
> I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
> D44.
> Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
> '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
> news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
>> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number.
>> That
>> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
>> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with decent
>> power. STAY AWAY!
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
>> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
>> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
> form
>> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
>> > might
>> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic
>> > in
>> > the
>> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
> anyone
>> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> > Dave Milne, Scotland
>> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
01-24-2007, 01:17 AM
#38
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Re: OT Ford Explorer
Thanks for that - will investigate !
Cheers,
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:fIqdnYZhl-n-NyvYnZ2dnUVZ_oKnnZ2d@comcast.com...
> You can get a cherokee with an 8 and 1/4" rear or a cast D44. All XJ's
after
> 2000 have the cast 8 and 1/4", and some with the towing package before
then
> have the 8 and 1/4. The D44 was a special order in the XJ.
>
> An XJ w/o a D35 CAN be found. I have one.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:hyuth.128205$QY6.111273@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> > Guess I will pass on that then !
> > Thanks for all of your help.
> > I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
> > D44.
> > Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
> > news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number.
> >> That
> >> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
> >> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with
decent
> >> power. STAY AWAY!
> >>
> >> Carl
> >>
> >>
> >> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
> >> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> >> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
> > form
> >> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
> >> > might
> >> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic
> >> > in
> >> > the
> >> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
> > anyone
> >> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
> >> >
> >> > Cheers,
> >> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> >> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
Cheers,
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:fIqdnYZhl-n-NyvYnZ2dnUVZ_oKnnZ2d@comcast.com...
> You can get a cherokee with an 8 and 1/4" rear or a cast D44. All XJ's
after
> 2000 have the cast 8 and 1/4", and some with the towing package before
then
> have the 8 and 1/4. The D44 was a special order in the XJ.
>
> An XJ w/o a D35 CAN be found. I have one.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:hyuth.128205$QY6.111273@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> > Guess I will pass on that then !
> > Thanks for all of your help.
> > I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
> > D44.
> > Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
> > news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number.
> >> That
> >> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
> >> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with
decent
> >> power. STAY AWAY!
> >>
> >> Carl
> >>
> >>
> >> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
> >> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> >> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
> > form
> >> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
> >> > might
> >> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic
> >> > in
> >> > the
> >> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
> > anyone
> >> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
> >> >
> >> > Cheers,
> >> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> >> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
01-24-2007, 01:17 AM
#39
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: OT Ford Explorer
Thanks for that - will investigate !
Cheers,
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:fIqdnYZhl-n-NyvYnZ2dnUVZ_oKnnZ2d@comcast.com...
> You can get a cherokee with an 8 and 1/4" rear or a cast D44. All XJ's
after
> 2000 have the cast 8 and 1/4", and some with the towing package before
then
> have the 8 and 1/4. The D44 was a special order in the XJ.
>
> An XJ w/o a D35 CAN be found. I have one.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:hyuth.128205$QY6.111273@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> > Guess I will pass on that then !
> > Thanks for all of your help.
> > I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
> > D44.
> > Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
> > news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number.
> >> That
> >> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
> >> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with
decent
> >> power. STAY AWAY!
> >>
> >> Carl
> >>
> >>
> >> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
> >> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> >> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
> > form
> >> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
> >> > might
> >> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic
> >> > in
> >> > the
> >> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
> > anyone
> >> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
> >> >
> >> > Cheers,
> >> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> >> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
Cheers,
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:fIqdnYZhl-n-NyvYnZ2dnUVZ_oKnnZ2d@comcast.com...
> You can get a cherokee with an 8 and 1/4" rear or a cast D44. All XJ's
after
> 2000 have the cast 8 and 1/4", and some with the towing package before
then
> have the 8 and 1/4. The D44 was a special order in the XJ.
>
> An XJ w/o a D35 CAN be found. I have one.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:hyuth.128205$QY6.111273@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> > Guess I will pass on that then !
> > Thanks for all of your help.
> > I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
> > D44.
> > Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
> > news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number.
> >> That
> >> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
> >> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with
decent
> >> power. STAY AWAY!
> >>
> >> Carl
> >>
> >>
> >> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
> >> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> >> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
> > form
> >> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
> >> > might
> >> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic
> >> > in
> >> > the
> >> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
> > anyone
> >> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
> >> >
> >> > Cheers,
> >> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> >> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
01-24-2007, 01:17 AM
#40
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: OT Ford Explorer
Thanks for that - will investigate !
Cheers,
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:fIqdnYZhl-n-NyvYnZ2dnUVZ_oKnnZ2d@comcast.com...
> You can get a cherokee with an 8 and 1/4" rear or a cast D44. All XJ's
after
> 2000 have the cast 8 and 1/4", and some with the towing package before
then
> have the 8 and 1/4. The D44 was a special order in the XJ.
>
> An XJ w/o a D35 CAN be found. I have one.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:hyuth.128205$QY6.111273@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> > Guess I will pass on that then !
> > Thanks for all of your help.
> > I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
> > D44.
> > Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
> > news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number.
> >> That
> >> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
> >> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with
decent
> >> power. STAY AWAY!
> >>
> >> Carl
> >>
> >>
> >> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
> >> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> >> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
> > form
> >> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
> >> > might
> >> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic
> >> > in
> >> > the
> >> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
> > anyone
> >> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
> >> >
> >> > Cheers,
> >> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> >> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
Cheers,
Dave Milne, Scotland
'91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
"Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
news:fIqdnYZhl-n-NyvYnZ2dnUVZ_oKnnZ2d@comcast.com...
> You can get a cherokee with an 8 and 1/4" rear or a cast D44. All XJ's
after
> 2000 have the cast 8 and 1/4", and some with the towing package before
then
> have the 8 and 1/4. The D44 was a special order in the XJ.
>
> An XJ w/o a D35 CAN be found. I have one.
>
> Carl
>
>
> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
> news:hyuth.128205$QY6.111273@fe1.news.blueyonder.c o.uk...
> > Guess I will pass on that then !
> > Thanks for all of your help.
> > I didn't consider a Jeep as I didn't want a D35 rear end or an aluminium
> > D44.
> > Seems a shame, but I guess it will end up by being a Japanese truck.
> >
> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> > '91 Grand Wagoneer, '99 TJ
> > "Carl" <carlsaiyed@hotmailREMOVE.com> wrote in message
> > news:btCdnXwWv74pTi7YnZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> >> Do a Google search for '5R55E'. That's the transmission model number.
> >> That
> >> alone will be enough to make you forget ever buying an Explorer. It's a
> >> shame, because they are very comfortable, nice driving trucks with
decent
> >> power. STAY AWAY!
> >>
> >> Carl
> >>
> >>
> >> "Dave Milne" <jeep@_removethisbit_milne.info> wrote in message
> >> news:a6Nsh.115958$MO2.76504@fe3.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> >> > Im looking at a Ford Explorer - they were sold in the UK in 4.0 litre
> > form
> >> > until around 2000. From a quick search of the net it seems that they
> >> > might
> >> > be a total lemon due to a) problems with the rear end b) some plastic
> >> > in
> >> > the
> >> > timing tensioner assembly. As I don't know anyone who has one, can
> > anyone
> >> > privide me with a balanced opinion ?
> >> >
> >> > Cheers,
> >> > Dave Milne, Scotland
> >> > 99 TJ, 91 Grand Wagoneer.
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>