Thanks. I'll probably do it all.
Big Shoe wrote:
> On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:11:24 -0500, Daniel David Palmer
> <DDPalmer@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>> Do you mean that YOUR 180,000 mile Explorer needs new hoses/belts or
>> that I should do it for my (mere!) 70,000 Mountaineer?
>
> Sorry, I just read my reply and realized that I didn't really say what
> I meant. Yes, I would consider changing the belt and hoses on your
> Mountaineer.
>>
>> Big Shoe wrote:
>>> On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:59:55 -0500, Daniel David Palmer
>>> <DDPalmer@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Well, our 2003 Mountaineer Premier V8 is approaching 70,000 miles. I
>>>> just spent $1200 for rear brakes/rotors, new springs and front
bearings.
>>>> It seems to be running great now and is not as loud as before (see my
>>>> prior posts). I have been thinking about a new Mteer/Explorer....but
on
>>>> the other hand the old ride seems to be worth only about 8 grand is
>>>> looks/runs great. I've done all the maintenance including tranny and
>>>> coolant flushes. I am wondering if you guys think I can get to
100,000
>>>> miles....about 2-3 more years...and what additional preventative
>>>> maintenance I outta consider. New hoses maybe?
>>>>
>>>> On the one hand, we live in Pittsburgh and the winters are nasty and
the
>>>> hills/potholes take it's toll on our vehicles. On the other hand, my
>>>> vehicles are garage kept, washed weekly and well maintained.
>>>>
>>>> What would you do?
>>> The Explorer should be good for close to 200,000 miles with good
>>> maintenance. We have a '99 in the family with about 180,000 now. It
>>> may be due for new hoses and belt though.
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