Buying parts for 171 and 174 overseas
jammer123
05-04-2008, 04:56 AM
Just retrieved the 171 and 174 codes from my 01 SEL. Im going to perform the recommended repair, but ford dealerships, especially ones that can deal with windstars, are few and far here in southern spain (US Military). Anyone know of online source that has a decent price? I have the P/n's
12Ounce
05-04-2008, 12:29 PM
As an alternative, you may want to try getting away without replacing anything. I would bet a careful cleaning, Vaseline-lubing on the gaskets ... and a cleaning, RTV covering on the bolt-seals would do wonders.
Just make sure you don't overtorque anything going back together ... it does nothing but harm. 84 lbins, or 10Nm (or 7.3 lbft) on all those bolts is all it takes.
Just make sure you don't overtorque anything going back together ... it does nothing but harm. 84 lbins, or 10Nm (or 7.3 lbft) on all those bolts is all it takes.
mundy5
05-04-2008, 01:39 PM
or if you really want the parts overseas, you can have it delivered to a friend's house and then have him/her send it to you over there. some dealers might be hesitant to send or mail it overseas or might not even have that option.
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