2004 XLT at the Crossroads

[cadman777]

That’s kinda how I felt when it happened. I had to wrestle the old engine out of the bed and onto a small pallet on the ground so now I have to strip it down to just the block to try and dispose of it. It runs but if I can make it drivable I will have Ford reprogram or replace the PCM. It just refuses to complete the monitor tests.

Keep us posted on the end result.

 

[Larry Holmes]

The bell tensioner didn’t make a difference and I can’t drive a mile after it warms up without stalls so I can’t get to the Ford dealer without $$$ expense. Added to the DTCs is a P0402 EGR pressure high. It’s beyond economical repair so it’s on the street waiting for the tow. I replaced an ‘89 Toyota extended cab 4X4 truck in 2004 with the ST because the extended cab no longer accommodated my growing child. The ST replacement is a 2015 Toyota 4 door Tacoma 4X4 TRD Off Road, also a 4.0L V6, 4” lift. New tires are a serpentine belt and it’s ready to go. I wanted mychild to have it so I kept it well and it was a good 20 year run, but my child still has a learner’s permit 10 years after driving school so even though I will miss the old sled I am resigned to the loss. Also enjoyed the camaraderie with sporttrac.org members which was always a plus plus over the last years my members. Ciao everyone.

 

[cadman777]

The bell tensioner didn’t make a difference and I can’t drive a mile after it warms up without stalls so I can’t get to the Ford dealer without $$$ expense. Added to the DTCs is a P0402 EGR pressure high. It’s beyond economical repair so it’s on the street waiting for the tow. I replaced an ‘89 Toyota extended cab 4X4 truck in 2004 with the ST because the extended cab no longer accommodated my growing child. The ST replacement is a 2015 Toyota 4 door Tacoma 4X4 TRD Off Road, also a 4.0L V6, 4” lift. New tires are a serpentine belt and it’s ready to go. I wanted mychild to have it so I kept it well and it was a good 20 year run, but my child still has a learner’s permit 10 years after driving school so even though I will miss the old sled I am resigned to the loss. Also enjoyed the camaraderie with sporttrac.org members which was always a plus plus over the last years my members. Ciao everyone.

Glad you got some kind of closure on this one.
The '15 Tacoma is a good truck.
I've worked on those engines, and once you get used to them, they're not that bad.
If it's got that pressurized hydraulic brake booster monstrosity, that is a potential bank robber, as I recently discovered on a neighbor's car.
Anyway, good wishes for your future 4x4 adventures!