you could pick up a used head on car-parts.com for cheap but youl still need to pay labor or do the job. im no ford guy but this seems to be a somewhat common problem, it seems plenty of people try the repair kit with success. its only around 250 bucks, thats worth a shot to save 3,000 bucks if you ask me. i really dont see any other options, epoxy a spark plug in and drive it strait to the dealership for trade in lol.

As far as a common problem, a spark plug that blows out of the head is usually a result from an improperly torqued spark plug.  I've seen it on 4.2L, 4.6L, 5.4L and can usually be traced back to the customer that had a coil over tune or tune-up performed in the not to distant past done elsewhere.  Engine vibration+compression+loose spark plug=bad day.

is there enough room to heli-coil the hole?  If you think there is and are not familiar with repairing with heli-coil, do a google search for heli-coil repair-that would be as close to a permanent fix as you could get without replacing the head.  I've worked in srvc at a Ford dealer and a truck dealer at that for almost 5yrs and fortunately have not run into this problem on an expedition on-knock on wood.  Until I started searching the internet for an answer to your question I hadn't even seen a body off of an Expedition for engine repairs.....

http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/2009/01/expedition-cylinder-head-removal-body-off/

I would definitely say it might be time to part it out.  That is if the only option is to replace the head and removal of the body is absolutely necessary.  The repair might get to and over what the vehicle is actually worth, so it might be time to say goodbye to it.  If going forward with the repairs, a good reputable place and good prices to get the cyl head if that ends up being what it takes-we have used this company many times over and have had nothing but good results....

http://www.nationalcylinderhead.com/

-Although I do remember having a hard time getting our hands on a 5.4L cyl head the last time we needed one-might be long shot but worth the effort.

I will talk to some of the guys at work tomorrow and see if they have run into this or have any other ideas and will post up again tomorrow.

Mark

I have a specialized hardrock hardtail as well.  Haven't ridden consistently in over a year.  We used to frequent Santos and a little spot in Longwood near the Enviromental Center.  The other spot we went to a couple of times, years ago was in Reddick, FL at a place called Razorback MTB park.  It was about a 10mi loop w/a lot of elevation changes and fairly challenging. Every search I'm doing right now is indicating this spot is closed.  The place has still got to be there.  Anybody hear if it can still be ridden?

5 hrs??  you're fortunate. Our drive loaded down from Orlando is approx 8-9hrs.  Been about a half dozen times and look forward to every trip back.  The trip there is not too bad.  The sore trip back is not so great. 

http://www.atvflorida.com/forum/index.php/topic,3348.25.html

an old thread about rocky mountain w/some opinions-mostly good, some bad.

Been ordering thru them for years on multiple machines and have yet to experience any problems.  Besides great prices, their customer service has been excellent.  But I usually don't order small items that local dealers have in stock.  I usually use rockymountain when my order is going to be over $100 to benefit from their free shipping.

Mark

I’ve recently gotten into quads and I have a few questions about maintenance. I’ve got a K&N air filter with a screen over the filter. I want to take them off and clean them. I was told by a friend that all I have to do is spray carb cleaner on K&N to clean it. Then wash it out with water and let it dry before putting it back on. Is that true? Is there another way you guys clean your filters? If so, do you spray from the inside of the filter out so that it pushes all the dirt out and not in?

Thanks for the input

I didn't see a response to your question about spraying the filter w/water after letting the cleaner soak into the filter.  Definitely spray the water from a hose from the inside of the filter to get all the debris out of it.  The K & N oil recharger kit has directions included-follow them and you'll be fine.  Just don't go crazy on the re-oil of the filter.  I've seen a lot of air boxes with a puddle of oil at the bottom from putting an excessive amount on the filter.  The oil goes a long way.

Mark

I know this is kinda of an old post, but I haven't been on the site too much recently.  If you're around Central FL area check out Heintzelman's Truck Center.  I work there in srvc. but they are practically giving trucks away to get them to move over in sales. Check out the website.  We are family owned and operated as well.

  www.truckstruckstrucks.com  

If you want a contact in sales, call Jim Stroud cell ph# 407-595-2302.  Any questions, contact me my name is Mark.

As far as some the earlier advice about dealers, I don't know about all the local truck centers/dealers, but I know we stand behind anything we sell.  The used trucks that are sold get an inspection and a full service before they make it onto the sales lot.  I wouldn't take something for free off of craigslist.  I've had a bad experience with a purchase locally off of craigslist and would never even consider another.  I've heard other horror stories as well from craigslist purchases.  

Mark

http://www.babbittsonline.com/pages/parts/viewbybrand/default.aspx

I have found this website helpful on more than one occassion and thought I would share.  It has just about every bike-new/old that I have ever tried to look up and has the part breakdown/layout with oem part #'s.

Mark

You would have to call to see if he would be willing to work on it, but Todd from TTR Motorsports does excellent work.  You can call him @ 407-923-3320.  If he doesn't want to work on them, he will be able to recommend somebody that will.

Mark

Yes I would care and thanks Mr. Bones.

I have 3 credit cards.  The one I do use, I use as little as possible and pay it off the following month.  The other 2 that just sit idle have recently been lowered by the credit companies to around $500.  The 2 that I never use have been at idle for at least 4-6 months.  I look at it as being a good thing.  Because I would much rather see someone go on a $500-800 shopping spree if someone accessed the credit card info without you knowing about it, rather than a $10,000-30,000 shopping spree.  I believe the credit card co./bank would be willing to increase the limit back if you called and asked for it. 

Maybe all of the letters read a little differently, but that is what I took from the 2 letters that were sent to me.

I believe you should be okay with just the adapters.

along with spike, noggin and comedy central are 3 of the ones I'll be disappointed with losing.  Well, Noggin for my son's sake.  I really hate to say this, but satellite is looking better every time Brighthouse is making new choices or when they are in the news.  Here's a link to explain why they are possibly dropping these channels.....

http://www.mybrighthouse.com/products/digital_cable/mtv_retrans.aspx

Mark

Thanks TRX450.

Keep me in mind if you figure it out.  I am currently in about the same position as you.  Didn't think it would be too hard to obtain a title.  But, my dealings with the dmv/tag agency have been everything but helpful in resolving this issue in realistic terms.  I bought my dirtbike from a local seller on craigslist and he purchased it in West Virginia and brought it back to FL, but never had it titled. I have contacted the selling dealer and dirtbikes/atv's are not required to be titled in W. Va. and they ran the VIN before they sold it and it had a clear title then.  Now the tag agency says that I have to get the guy I purchased it from and have him go to the tag agency and pay the taxes for the purchase price of and then submit for title.  Then I would have to go back with the guy I purchased it from pay for a transfer of title and also the taxes on the price I purchased it from him for.

Mark

What year is your bike?

Mine is a '06.

Keep me in mind if you figure it out.  I am currently in about the same position as you.  Didn't think it would be too hard to obtain a title.  But, my dealings with the dmv/tag agency have been everything but helpful in resolving this issue in realistic terms.  I bought my dirtbike from a local seller on craigslist and he purchased it in West Virginia and brought it back to FL, but never had it titled. I have contacted the selling dealer and dirtbikes/atv's are not required to be titled in W. Va. and they ran the VIN before they sold it and it had a clear title then.  Now the tag agency says that I have to get the guy I purchased it from and have him go to the tag agency and pay the taxes for the purchase price of and then submit for title.  Then I would have to go back with the guy I purchased it from pay for a transfer of title and also the taxes on the price I purchased it from him for.

Mark

I also listed my quad for sale in cycle trader-no calls.  On this forum-some trades offered and 1 cash deal that fell thru and also put it on craigslist-a couple inquiries.  I work in service at a Ford dealership and sales on used and new trucks are way down. The only thing I think is selling at this time is sex, guns, drugs and alcohol.  It sucks.

Mark

he should be happy, but I wouldn't start putting drag bars on that trx or anything.  Was it in sand? soft or packed?  tires?  a lot of variables to the reason of the outcome. BUT CONGRATS, EITHER WAY.

did it look like THIS!!!!??!!!!!

maybe it was a chupacabra.

I work in service at Heintzelman's Truck Center in Orlando and we send a lot of trucks to Knapheide for flat beds.  The Orlando location for Knapheide is ph# is 407-857-2040.  The toll free # I believe is for their main office and it is 877-536-5507.  Good luck!

If you're ever in the Orlando area or know someone who is and needs service or repairs on their Ford trucks, from Rangers up to F-750's tell them to contact me @ 407-297-1133 x113!  Especially those 6.0L diesels.  No one else can get them right.

Thanks,

Mark

If you were closer to Orlando I would recommend you take it to Todd @ TTR motorsports.  He may know someone/somewhere closer to you.  His phone is 407-923-3320.

he likes it.  We had a blast (again) in Durhamtown.

I know it's a yellow suzuki 2stroker, I think it's a '04 model year.  We went to Durhamtown with some other friends about 3wks ago.  It's a nice bike.