What did you do to your ranger today thread - Page 67

sgtsandman · #**991** 08-07-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Fluffy

have you called the dealership and priced a pig tail. cuz that is a common problem with these and the chevy fullsizes. sometimes the pig tail is really cheap and that resistor is outragesly over priced.

No I haven't, just assumed one would not be available. I'll check it out, thanks.

As far as the resistor, what do you expect? It's a stealership only item, so they can charge whatever they want.

billyjo21 · #**992** 08-07-2010, 11:13 PM

just finished up cleaning my throttle body and it runs sooo much smoother and also a few days ago did the airbox mod and like the deeper sound to it

Fluffy · #**993** 08-08-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sgtsandman

No I haven't, just assumed one would not be available. I'll check it out, thanks.

As far as the resistor, what do you expect? It's a stealership only item, so they can charge whatever they want.

some parts houses say some items are dealer only but others can get them.

Orange Gold · #**994** 08-08-2010, 03:59 PM

Got a cracked windshield.

drummer77 · #**995** 08-09-2010, 03:44 AM

over the last few days i replaced the alternator and battery, i also removed the 'snorkel' from the factory air box, and I added zip ties as spacers to the accelerator cable. I am gonna clean the maf and throttle body tomorrow.

Orange Gold · #**996** 08-09-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange Gold

Got a cracked windshield.

Got said window replaced

braydon · #**997** 08-09-2010, 09:00 PM

Put a Specter cold air intake on. suprizingly has added horsepower and a new throaty sound. i must say i like it. pretty good price too only 45 for the whole thing!

03crewcabranger · #**998** 08-09-2010, 09:06 PM

Removed the fog lamps since both were blown. Thinking about using one or both as reverse lights..

Gonna fix the dent on my front bumper and then paint both bumpers. I don't know if I should keep the gray or go with the red or black look.

Clinton · #**999** 08-09-2010, 09:12 PM

New tail gate painted and put on, herculined the bed!

billyjo21 · #**1000** 08-09-2010, 09:59 PM

just seafoamed the intake and man i giggle everytime i do it cuz of all the white smoke lol

drummer77 · #**1001** 08-10-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by braydon

Put a Specter cold air intake on. suprizingly has added horsepower and a new throaty sound. i must say i like it. pretty good price too only 45 for the whole thing!

not a bad price man! For something that 'doesnt do much' 45 aint a bad price. the real thing is what you want and what makes you and your truck happy- and doesnt do damage to either of you aside fromm a few busted knuckles...

I did remove and clean the throttle body, maf ,Iac, and whatever that little sensor in the intake hose is...

not running to badly. sounds a little nicer, even if i am the only one to notice.

beef08 · #**1002** 08-10-2010, 01:55 PM

nothing my dad drove it to get beer though

DieHard4rd · #**1003** 08-10-2010, 03:44 PM

Made 2 trips to Menards, 1 to Lowes, 1 Porter Hardware & 2 to the landfill today. All thanks to a flooded basement from 7in of rain in 24hrs

chazzone · #**1004** 08-10-2010, 09:39 PM

Fixed the shift knob...see the thread...

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sgtsandman · #**1005** 08-11-2010, 04:28 AM

Finally changed the tensioner for the serpentine belt, changed the alternator (no more battery light), and the power steering pump. The new one still whines but not as bad as the old one and there is no play in the pulley shaft. I'll wait to see if there is still air in the system causing the whine.

BTW, what do you all use for power steering fluid? Mec/Dex or Mercon V?

Edit: Oh, and I replaced a blower motor resistor and installed a new pig tail so that my fan works now (the old one was trashed). It got corroded and some water in it an one of the leads melted the plastic and almost caught fire.