Probably something I should have done BEFORE I got this truck, but I trust this guy as he's one of, if not the best in town, he said everything looks good and was actually surprised on how good condition it's in for being 15 y.o.

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1987 2.3/TK5, 125K.

as I just bought a b2300 with 32k miles on it. red, just like yours.

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2008 Mazda B2300
32k miles, Auto, standard 6' bed, stock 15x7 wheels, stock 225x70x15 tires

congrats...now just keep up with maintenance and it will last a long time.

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2002 3.0 Ford Ranger 4x2, Auto, 250k miles

First things first, gonna change the timing belt. Any way I can tell if it's been changed recently with out tearing everything apart?

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1987 2.3/TK5, 125K.

Changing the belt would be good idea if you don't know if it's been done before. On most engines with a belt recommend replacement at 50,000mi, so it's about time for replacement.

Make very sure that you get the correct one, if you don't your valve timing could be off enough to bend valves. Count teeth on the new one!!!!
and compare with old belt.

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2011 Ranger XLT 2x4,4.0 SOHC, 5 Speed Auto, 3.55 Rear. Oxford White.

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Torque it down till it breaks off, then back it off 1/4 turn.

I checked, most Ford OHC's inc. the 2.3/2.5 Lima, say every 60K. I say if it hasn't been already done recently, that it's overdue for belt #3. Since this truck does not have P/S or A/C I imagine it'll be a little less difficult to replace the Timing belt.

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1987 2.3/TK5, 125K.

you have the 2.3? Id still change it but I dont believe the 2.3 is not an interface engine so thats good.

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2002 3.0 Ford Ranger 4x2, Auto, 250k miles

Yep, it's a 2.3. No, I hear that it is not.

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1987 2.3/TK5, 125K.

amen to that

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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k
83 diesel 2.2l na
06 F250 6.0l psd
{click for lol}

LOL, I know. I could be wrong, but I believe any engine could be had with or without A/C but the 2.3/Man Trans. was the only one where you could get it w/out P/S.

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1987 2.3/TK5, 125K.

just like my dad's old mazda, no P/S, no A/C, not even a radio, lol.

i gotta ask, do you like it better than your old truck?

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2000 XLT 4X4, 3.0, Auto, regular cab - throttle cable mod, K&N drop in filter, taylor thundervolt 8.2 plug wires, autolite sparkplugs, Accel coil pack, AVS Ventshades, Rampage LED tailgate light bar, BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A tires, Trail F/X toolbox, cruse control pod light fix, Cobra 19 ultra II CB, lil wil antenna, pioneer door speakers, expo woodgrain radio bezal, 06+ mirrors & tails, powerdome hood

2000 XLT 4X4 Offroad, 4.0 / auto, supercab - the project truck!

yeah i'd like to just delete the p/S and throw it our the window

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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k
83 diesel 2.2l na
06 F250 6.0l psd
{click for lol}

It's a tough decision: the 03 obviously was newer and only had 56K, but it was a thirsty-ass 3.0/Auto. I was also indifferent about the 7' bed, yeah that extra foot is nice but harder to park, and the bigger gas tank meant more $ to fill up. call me crazy but I actually like the vinyl bench seat, (the bench part, not the vinyl part, lol.) More room to spread out. The 3.0/Auto really is a terrible combo, I really had to push it to get over 3k, where it is most powerful/efficient.

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1987 2.3/TK5, 125K.

Btw, here's that one I mention from time to time, appears to be a 96-97. His is clearly the equivalent to a XLT while mine is the equivalent to a XL.

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1987 2.3/TK5, 125K.