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On mine, the OEM wipers are 29", not 28". OEM left & right wiper are different parts, with different part numbers. I just installed the correct MotorCraft part on the driver side, and a Sears DieHard 29" wiper on the passenger side. Now I can compare them to see if 1 works better than the other, and which will last longer. My rainy season has not started yet. In this part of the country, we get atmospheric rivers, El Nino, & La Nina. When our storms come, streets and freeways flood, reservoirs overflow, dams break, and bay water rises & literally submerges the road along the waterfront.

What you are describing in power difference is not 4 HP. Unless your old engine was in such poor condition that it underperformed.

I think that the bypass & drainback specs on the FL-400S & FL-910S are close enough that it would not make much difference. Internal parts of both filters are almost identical. So far, I haven't had a problem. Same controversy with using FL-1A, which is significantly larger, on cars which call for FL-400S. Typically, the people who are against doing it, don't do it. And people who are doing it, don't have problems, but don't factually yield any tangible results. In all those years, not 1 Windstar, Ranger, or whatever, ever blew up because of the larger filter. Plenty of Pintos blew up, but that's another story. I had a Mustang II.

Look up, from the front of the oil pan, between the engine block and the radiator. You will see that on my Transit Connect, I installed an FL-400S filter. It is taller than the OEM FL-910S. Fits fine. Same thread pitch, canister diameter, and gasket. More capacity. Some people will argue against using anything other than what the Owners Manual says.

When I get home later, I will take a photo.

The big panel between the wheel wells. Not the small panel behind the bumper. Drain plug is towards rear, filter on front side of the engine.

Jack up the van. Remove the panel on the bottom.

You guys probably can't get away with cheap wipers either. Ah, what ignorant bliss to live in the land of sunshine and palm trees.

Look for your oil change light to come on soon.

In the case of this transmission, I believe the transmission fluid is being broken down by the internal actions within the transmission. Not all automatic transmissions are the same. This transmission appears to break down fluid and wear harder. I don't know why, but you just don't see people adding coolers to the 6F35. 6F35 has been in service long enough, and in enough vehicles, that if adding a cooler helps, everyone would be doing it. There would probably be kits on the market.

Looks awesome. That round opening with the fluid container is your port-a-potty?

The Castrol does not appear to come up online from Wal*Mart & Amazon. Castrol has a whole bunch of ATF, all called Transmax. But I don't want to buy the wrong fluid by mistake. Pricing and availability factors in. I did not order from Tasca. I did not want to pay for shipping. If I don't get free shipping, then I may as well buy local brick & mortar. Instant gratification. I am also looking at Valvoline. Weird how they say that you can use it for Mercon V & LV. But not Mercon V in California.

Did you install your TPMS sensors on your new wheels?

In today's market, Mercon LV is not cheap!

What did you use to modify your funnel with? Why did you have to do that? Was the end of the funnel too big to fit into the vent port opening?

Regearing is something that racers and off-road guys have been doing for decades. Guys used to drive to the track, change out the gears in the rear differential, race, change back to street gearing, then drive home. Not as simple as it sounds, but it was done. Most people with lift kits will swear that regearing makes all the difference in the world. Some people with stock wheel & tire, will regear so that they can have more low lend torque for towing. Simply not an option with Transit Connect's front wheel drive. And apparently, there isn't a product on the market for remapping fuel trim, changing shift points, or changing the tire size to read correctly on the speedometer. With my old tech cars of yesteryear, SCT made awesome handheld programmers for Ford vehicles. I currently have an extra SCT Livewire not paired to any vehicle. But nobody is writing custom tunes for Transit Connect. So I'll just save it, and hope it will still work and be compatible if I buy another Mustang. Maybe hope & pray, that as a joke, a custom tuner will want to write a tune for Transit Connect, then e-mail to me as a gift.

I live in a major metropolitan area. There are upholstery shops who will produce brand new seat covers for your car. They remove the seat. Remove the fabric of the seat. Then they can replace the foam padding if you want something firmer or softer. They measure, cut, and sew on new leather of your choice. This is extremely expensive, and typically goes onto custom builds. https://www.asmautoupholstery.com/story.html My Account $0.00 (972) 406-8130 HOME THE STORY THE MERCH THE WORK SERVICES THE SHOP A GIRL NAMED Sue Sue was born in Taiwan to a family of farmers where she learned her hard work ethics. Sue moved to the United States in 1984 with her husband and children. In 1990 she got started in the upholstery business with her husband’s 1968 Grand Torino. She and her friend reupholstered it in her garage. From there, she had a business opportunity to purchase an existing upholstery company, going bankrupt, in a 1000 square feet garage in Dallas, Texas. She purchased it for $4,500 and ASM Auto Upholstery was born. For years she worked day in and day out, sometimes working 24 hours a day, for 3 to 4 days in a row. Practically living at the shop, sleeping in shifts, 100 percent committed to making deadlines, in an attempt to gain the reputation of dependability and quality. After a few years of work, having gained many loyal customers, ASM grew by renting an additional 1000 square feet of the adjoining slip next door. Eventually she expanded by moving across the street and leased 2000 square feet of a building, with a parking lot. 3 years later she purchased the entire complex, 8800 square feet, which is where ASM remains today. Having gained the reputation for top quality work and unfailing customer service, at the most competitive pricing, ASM is the premier upholstery company in the D/FW Metroplex. With our restoration experience, having boosted us to the top tier of upholsterers, we are now getting restoration shipments from across the country. Sue is an example of the true American dream. ASM Auto Upholstery, LLC 11511 Reeder Road, Dallas, TX 75229 Mon - Fri 8 AM - 6 PM (972) 406 - 8130 info@asmautoupholstery.com Copyright © 2018 ASM Auto Upholstery, LLC. Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas.

This could be your chance to install something different. Since you are installing new fenders, you can install any type of light you want. Think about different styles of LED side markers. Be unique. Be creative. Fill in the OEM hole with Bondo, then rig up something else. As for wiring, we're only talking about 2 wires - positive & negative. Test the wires you already have to determine fist that they are still working, and ready for a new lamp. No reason for the wires to be dead....but who knows with used cars. That lamp only illuminates with the blinkers. Or just call LKQ, and buy it for whatever used parts cost. These parts may work. Double check for compatibility. Since your car is in the shop, the body shop should be able to find exact matches for everything that you need. Do you really want to tell them to pause the work, so that you can take your time to find a cheaper part, as opposed to just letting install the correct item and finishing the job? REPEATER BULB Part Number: E35Y13466B Manufacturer: GENUINE FORD Condition: New - Original Equipment Part Product Fit: Direct Fit UOM: EA Quantity Sold: Sold individually Qty Per Application: 1 Minimum Order Qty:1 Section: Electrical Category: Front Lamps Subcategory: Side Repeater Lamps Diagram Callout Id#: 2 Diagram Callout Id#: 2 Ships in 3-5 business days 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Get Price in Cart ***More Details BULB Part Number: E5RY13466B Manufacturer: GENUINE FORD Condition: New - Original Equipment Part Product Fit: Direct Fit UOM: EA Quantity Sold: Sold individually Qty Per Application: 1 Minimum Order Qty:1 Section: Electrical Category: Front Lamps Subcategory: Side Repeater Lamps Diagram Callout Id#: 2 Diagram Callout Id#: 2 Ships in 3-5 business days 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Get Price in Cart ***More Details SOCKET Part Number: F8RZ13K371AA Manufacturer: GENUINE FORD Condition: New - Original Equipment Part Product Fit: Direct Fit UOM: EA Quantity Sold: Sold individually Qty Per Application: 1 Minimum Order Qty:1 Section: Electrical Category: Front Lamps Subcategory: Side Repeater Lamps Diagram Callout Id#: 3 Diagram Callout Id#: 3 Ships in 3-5 business days 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Get Price in Cart ***More Details REPEATER LAMP Part Number: 9T1Z13K376A Manufacturer: GENUINE FORD Condition: New - Original Equipment Part Product Fit: Direct Fit UOM: EA Quantity Sold: Sold individually Qty Per Application: 1 Minimum Order Qty:1 Section: Electrical Category: Front Lamps Subcategory: Side Repeater Lamps Diagram Callout Id#: 1 Diagram Callout Id#: 1 Ships in 3-5 business days 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Get Price in Cart ***More Details SOCKET Part Number: 2M5Z13K371A Manufacturer: GENUINE FORD Condition: New - Original Equipment Part Product Fit: Direct Fit UOM: EA Quantity Sold: Sold individually Qty Per Application: 1 Minimum Order Qty:1 Section: Electrical Category: Front Lamps Subcategory: Side Repeater Lamps Diagram Callout Id#: 3 Diagram Callout Id#: 3 Call for Availability Request Quote ***More Details

The body style was "updated". Of course, aesthetics is all a matter of personal opinion. The 1st generation with the high roofline could have simply been stretched for a longer wheelbase with 7 passenger seating. I would have bought a longer version of the 1st generation body. For a lot of us, the body could have been elongated by a few more inches. Lots of people would love to have a 4X8 interior to accommodate building materials. I would love to see a truck with a 10' box, or van w/ 10', for loading pipe in 10' lengths. Strap enough pipe onto the rack of pickup, and you will notice the high center of gravity. Nothing like 2,000' of pipe leaning into a turn.

There is another thread buried around here in regards to the license plate screw. On my car, the dealership tech removed the interior panel of the lift gate to show it to me. There is a 6 sided, hex shaped hole punched into the door. The factory installs a 6 sided, hex shaped rivet nut. The scenario which repeats itself is that a salesman, service writer, or parts counter guy grabs a couple of license plate screws which work on all the trucks and vans......except this one, built in Turkey. Different size and thread pitch. Screws up the rivet nut threads. So the tech having access to the inside and outside of the door panel, is able to carefully remove the damaged rivet nut with a cutoff disc, angle grinder, and drill. A little touch up paint to cover the bare metal. Then with a rivet nut tool, he sets another pair of OEM 6 sided, hex shaped rivet nuts. You can do whatever you want. I recall that one member drilled out the hole and riveted his plate to his van. You could also install a rivet nut. You could overengineer it by using washers with the rivet nut.

I find that on a lot of little jobs like that, the guys at the shop have just the right tools, supplies, knowledge, experience, and know a few short cuts.......where they slap a windshield up in 10 minutes, then you just have to wait for the product to cure & set before they let you drive it off. You ever try grabbing a windshield by yourself, and setting it in straight, and hoping that the seal is good even though you had no idea what you were doing with it? Not that you can't do it. You could. But it might be better to spend the extra $35 or whatever so that a shop tech gets it right. You could make your own sushi too. It would taste fine after you dip it in soy sauce and wasabi. But you might die from handling the raw fish the wrong way.

That is awesome DIY work.

This is today. Math works out to 17.32 MPG. Your mileage may vary.

If it is rust, that is a warranty issue. Have the dealership look at it. Let their techs pull panels and peek under with a flashlight. Look on top. Do you have roof rails, or caps over the little holes. If any water is getting in, that would be a slow leak would develop. Then that moisture could trap between the roof & headliner, causing untreated metal to rust. With motion, the rusty water leaks down to where it is visible to you.