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Right, that front clip cradles the engine. If you pulled those four 18mm bolts out completely, you could (after disconnecting a few more things) remove the engine from below. As the engine comes down with the front clip, the exhaust comes with it (if you disconnect the mid pipe, then just the manifold comes down with the engine and the rest of the exhaust could stay in the car)

@@DonJuanMessi ouch. Whenever I see Navigators on the road, I still think "man that's a handsome car!" And I quite like the interior still (aside from the ridiculous rear infotainment and the lag in turning off the stereo when you start the car.) But the dependable GM 6.2l makes our switch to the Yukon completely worth it. Same fuel economy, and it does wicked burnouts 😅

@@jamesray3920 after having done spray, I'd do fabric next time. You can get good deals on headliner from JoAnn Fabric stores if you have one near you.

I found topographic Map I'm going to use for headliner comes in black or tan I haven't made up my mind yet I just pulled down headliner I'm also planning to remove carpet do a deep cleaning I just bought this 04 D2 very disgusting it's like it's never been cleaned

I'll probably have this one ready to sell this winter. It's too short inside for me to keep (about 5'11" ceiling). If I do another I'll probably just swap in a 3/4-ton axle or maybe just build a custom Ford 9" and utilize single rear wheels. I'll probably finish this one as a solar/battery rig and ditch the traditional genset and mounted propane tank.

@@BrianBarnettTX Im surprised its so short in there, I've never heard that issue before. Is there any aftermarket flooring in there? If you were in Canada I'd be very interested in this thing.

@@kmoreno8278 yes the appliances require 110v, so generator or shore power. The water heater and water pump operate on 12v. Solar can be added to power 12v fixtures and charge the battery. A power inverter would allow the solar production to be turned into 110v but still requires batteries for a place to hold electricity.

As much as it bums me out to get rid of things, I've got this one sold. He paid 2 weeks ago but hasn't picked it up. Maybe I should issue a refund and do something with it 😅🤷

@@BrianBarnettTX in need of some parts if it doesn’t work out with that guy, what are you asking for the whole thing if you don’t mind me asking

@@blainerohlfs $1k

@@BrianBarnettTX not a bad deal at all! If it doesn’t work out with that guy, let me know

​@@blainerohlfs he picked it up yesterday. The market for these Toys is strong! I think I need to start a collection 😬

Ha, yeah, remove the home part of it, and you're left with a homeless motorhome 😅 Essentially a cab/chassis with the cab cut open like a can of sardines.

No bed... Hence the name, homeless motorhome.

@@BrianBarnettTX the only reason it does burnouts is because the truck doesn't have a metal bed ...lolol oh I just got it man.lolil my bad lolol

Still fun though!

@@BrianBarnettTX 👍

It actually stopped on its own, so perhaps it was residual coolant working it's way through some panels. My final fix was to trade it in for a Yukon!

@@BrianBarnettTX The dealership installed both heater hoses for me ended up being the right decision cause that comes with a 3 year warranty, and the next year the plastic connector/elbow at the front of one of the new lines sprung a leak again.. They need to stop with the plastic but also I think the thermostat on these are set too high. I think a 185F thermostat would be appropriate but yeah would eventually break again.

Agreed. The consumer would definitely pay a few extra dollars to have stainless or brass etc instead of plastic. Here's a brief write-up by Summit that helped form my opinion on whether to change thermostat temps in newer cars controlled by computer nannies... help.summitracing.com/knowledgebase/article/SR-05284/en-us#:~:text=If%20you%20hang%20around%20car,lower%20temps%20that%20do%20it.

@@BrianBarnettTX Well this write up talks about if it makes more power, so I think they are in some cases almost removing the thermostat all together. I just want it to open sooner If it can hit 195F and stay there I think the plastic would last longer and that's when API-SP Oil is at it's optimum running temperature.

Went for something like $11k. Now I'm about to start a 78 Sunrader but it'll end up closer to $18k.

My C4 also has the kickdown lever built into the end of this shaft. That may complicate things I guess

Technically yes a switch could be rewired on the transmission instead of the column. Optimally a replacement switch is the best fix. Those column-mounted switches function the same way, but for some reason cost 3X as much. In the interim, you could jump the circuit with an alligator clip so it would start in any position, or put a toggle switch in-line, but either of those options may interfere with the reverse lights.

Thanks for the advice! I'm restoring a 76 Bronco now, so I'll look into relays.

Thanks for watching! I don't recall a wire transmitting signal from the rack itself to the steering angle sensor. I think the sensor is measuring where the steering wheel is, understanding that the rack and column are in a fixed relationship (unlike splined steering shafts). So you may actually have a problem with the steering angle sensor (gotta take apart the steering wheel/airbag to replace it... sounds awful but it's not a bad job). Sometimes an alignment cures it. Is your wheel at 12 o'clock when going straight down the highway?

Same exact issue I have

Right on, good job! Just with the comments on this one video, it's evident that this is a real problem. Thanks for posting part numbers.

This is the way! Just finished the rear y (O’Reilly on had 1) but it was quick and easy and I used the clamps provided. Make sure to clean the lines out, the plastic barbs are really brittle I do think when I can get ahold of a 2nd one of these, I’ll replace the lower hoses and route them bout around the charge pipes instead of against the block. @brianbarnettTX, thank you for the video!

Glad you got it fixed! It's a rather inadmissable flaw in the cooling system I think, given that when they blow, if the driver isn't paying attention, the head gaskets will fry in a couple minutes, necessitating much more work and $$ (which also would not be covered under Ford warranty). Or maybe the ECM would shut off the motor before that happens? Good job.

I had a 2001 Excursion; heater hoses exploded. A buddy's 2006 F150 heater hoses just exploded. And this 2018 Nav. So I guess if you own a Ford, keep a spool of heater hose and lots of clamps? Oddly enough, that drip described at the end of the video disappeared after that day and never returned. Also the heat inside the car seemed to work a little better (but in general the HVAC Sucks in the Nav)... Ford replaced the entire system and still had no idea why the rear AC refused to get cold. Got a Yukon now... Way better, even though the interior is a bit more Walmart-esque.

Hey sorry for a delayed reply. There's not really a part number for hoses. At any auto parts store, just request like 5ft of 5/8" and 5ft of 3/4". The part number for the fitting was in the video. And don't forget coolant (or at least distilled water).

Thanks! With the parts I used the total build cost was around $28k (added a Fiamma awning after the video). I'm confident a similar build can be done for closer to $20k using different brand comparable parts and by making the bed frame and wall cabinet. "Sprinter" RV parts fetch a premium.

Tell me about it! All through the night too; stinks when you have babies trying to sleep! They've since moved, and now we have super quiet neighbors 😁

The sound. There were several exhaust leaks, and patching one only revealed the next. The muffler was just one of several. Also, those heat shields have a tendency to trap dirt (or mud for folks who 'go mudding' and never wash their truck) over the years, which eventually hold moisture, becoming a wet abrasive, causing rust.

Woops, I meant 2"! It gets blocks from the factory when it's an AWD configuration; just a body lift. It's Tenorite Grey (code 755). And thanks!

That's awesome, I will be ordering one soon and this exterior is perfect. Thank you so much!@@BrianBarnettTX