should still have it I would think, found this vid:

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Volant CAI, 5000k HID's, Updated emblems, Truxedo bed cover, 15x8 Pro Comp 7031's, Falken WildPeak AT 33x12.5x15, Bilstein 5100's, lift spindles, 90mm torsion bolts, shackles, 4" lift blocks, add a leaf, BTF uniball arms

Thanks..I will look into it...when I get the chance...working doubleshifts all this week.

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1999 Ranger 3.0FFV-ExtCab-4x4-My 99 Build
1998 Ranger 3.0-ExtCab-4x4-PROJECT TRUCK-My 98 Build

If anyone is interested, I just replaced the cam synchronizer in my '01 Mazda 3.0 4x4, and took apart the old one to show the shaft where the upper bushing failure seems to have appeared. I posted pictures in the Ranger Picture Albums under the title: 3.0 Cam Synchronizer Dismantled In my case, the oil hole in the housing appears to have been blocked by sludge, but the deficit in the design is that there is no lube to the upper bushing. I wonder if the press in cap shown in my picture could be the site of a small hole drilled into the bushing, and then a tube inserted to allow lubrication - much the same as older benchtop grinders used to have a flip top oil cap for the bushing that the shaft rode in. Any thoughts?

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2001 Mazda standard cab 4x4 3.0; 2002 Mazda extended cab 4x4; SOLD 97 Ranger 4x4 3.0; Ranger 4.0 4x4.

Good write up. Would this be basically the same for the 4.0 also?

I think so...but I cant confirm it....I think the parts may have different part numbers.....
But yes I know the 4.0 does have a cam sync and sensor....but for some reason its only in the 3.0s that they have problems with...I know member redneckstone did a replacement in his 4.0 a while back..

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1999 Ranger 3.0FFV-ExtCab-4x4-My 99 Build
1998 Ranger 3.0-ExtCab-4x4-PROJECT TRUCK-My 98 Build

I am not the only member to replace one. They go bad just not as often. 4.0l ohv has one numbers are different. Same install except you need to remove the upper intake to even get close to it.

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so just wondering, every once in a blue moon when its real cold, my engine will just make one single chirp at start up. is this a symptom of this? or does my 4.0L SOHC even have one?

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| 2005 Ranger Edge 4x4 4.0L Auto w/ Factory 4.10s and Limited Slip |

I got 3 chirps this morming so i ordered the parts tonight. Is it a must to change the camshaft postion sensor or no?

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You can cheaply and instantly tell if its your camshaft synchro if you take a mechanics stethoscope to the top of the sync sensor

no

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Volant CAI, 5000k HID's, Updated emblems, Truxedo bed cover, 15x8 Pro Comp 7031's, Falken WildPeak AT 33x12.5x15, Bilstein 5100's, lift spindles, 90mm torsion bolts, shackles, 4" lift blocks, add a leaf, BTF uniball arms

Thanks for the quick reply. It was raining this morning maybe my belt. It pretty much instantly went away agter starting. I still dont want to take a chance.

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I recommend changing both... the sync and sensor...might as well kill two birds with one stone....

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1999 Ranger 3.0FFV-ExtCab-4x4-My 99 Build
1998 Ranger 3.0-ExtCab-4x4-PROJECT TRUCK-My 98 Build

Ya i figured i would. This morning no chirps or anything, still gonna swap it out.

I recently did this and used your write up. Thanks! I have a question though. I put it in as perfect as I could. A code has never been thrown for it and aside from late shifts once in a while (may not be from the cam shaft synchro being slightly off) I haven't noticed any problems. Would I have known by now if I replaced it in the wrong position?
Thanks

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2002 Ford Ranger Edge
Camburg 3.0
33's with Steelies
Fix everything myself (except trans!)
140 K

Bought mine from rock auto and plan on doing it the first weekend it gets above 35 degrees...

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2000 Ranger XLT 4x4 Flareside
3.0 Auto 3.73 gears
31x10.5r15 Mastercraft Courser AXTs
Manual mirrors, door locks and windows

I dont think the cam sync being off would affect the shift points....
And I think if it was in the wrong position it would be misfiring and throwing a CEL.

Just keep an eye on it and the oil pressure..

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1999 Ranger 3.0FFV-ExtCab-4x4-My 99 Build
1998 Ranger 3.0-ExtCab-4x4-PROJECT TRUCK-My 98 Build