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04-30-2016, 11:09 PM
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To Remember Me By...
Hello all. I am new to this forum and new to the Ford Community.
My Dad passed away recently and left me a 1999 Ford Ranger.
I have joined this forum with hopes of finding some help with getting it road worthy again and am hoping in the future to restore it to a vehicle that he himself would have been proud to own.
I plan on posting in the various proper forum areas in due time for for the time being for anyone interested that can offer a helping hand I would like to provide a brief synopsis of my current situation.
I have a 2.5L 4 Cylinder (I think) 1999 Regular Cab Ford Ranger. The engine is burning oil (I think, I have to poor 1-3 quarts of oil into it every 100ish miles) it will not going into gear when driving (Slave Cylinder as I have gathered from reading other posts) and the interior and exterior are in very bad shape.
Everyone I speak to says I should junk it and be done but this is not an easy thing to come to terms with for me so I am hoping this is the place to seek some help.
You may find this hard to believe based on the above paragraph but my Dad was a Mechanic for 29 Years and I really want to turn this truck into something that he himself would have been proud to own. Also, I would like to make it into something that will last me for several years to come.
I know nothing about automobiles beyond changing the oil and/or tires... Although I am rapidly learning about different engine components (i.e. Slave Cylinder, Master Cylinder, Pistons, etc.)
I would like some help diagnosing engine problems (burning oil) as well as some advice moving forward with how to improve performance.
As the son of a mechanic I have picked up a few things over the years and am looking for someone to help fill in some gaps. For example, I would love the put a better engine in this truck, especially since the engine in it most likely has to be replaced. How can I get more info on that. I know at one point all my Dad wanted to do was throw a Chevy Big Block in everything he laid eyes on but I don't know if that is a thing anymore.
So, can anyone tell me what to look for in terms of a better performance based engine? Also, I would like to look into either raising or lowering the truck, should I just look at springs? I am a large person and this is a regular cab size truck, I think that removing the 60/40 Bench and putting in some bucket seats should allow for some more room in the driver seat. I know there is spotty information around the web in regards to this very modification but can anyone provide any information on which seats fit in this truck?
This is a 2WD truck, I know that Rangers come in 4X4, if I found a 4X4 in a junkyard, what would I need to take from it to make this truck a 4X4? Is this practical?
The Carpet in this truck is destroyed. Can anyone recommend a good site to buy make/model specific carpet from?
I know this post is long but I hope that someone takes the time to read it and if you do I greatly appreciate any help you can offer.
Thank you.
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05-01-2016, 06:10 AM
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Re: To Remember Me By...
Welcome to FRF.
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05-01-2016, 06:44 AM
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Welcome to the site!
Make sure to post your 'technical' questions in the appropriate sections as not everyone reads the 'intro threads'.
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05-01-2016, 06:50 AM
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Re: To Remember Me By...
First, welcome to FRF, the intro section is not a good place to find info and it is best to use the search bar and create new threads in the correct area. I will answer best I can for now...
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Originally Posted by LikeARakk
I have a 2.5L 4 Cylinder (I think) 1999 Regular Cab Ford Ranger. The engine is burning oil (I think, I have to poor 1-3 quarts of oil into it every 100ish miles) it will not going into gear when driving (Slave Cylinder as I have gathered from reading other posts) and the interior and exterior are in very bad shape.
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Before insisting it is burning oil, have you looked for leaks?
And my truck was doing that with the transmission locking up, I believe it was my pilot bearing but it is best to replace everything anyways.
How bad shape are we talking, can you post some pictures?
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Originally Posted by LikeARakk
Everyone I speak to says I should junk it and be done but this is not an easy thing to come to terms with for me so I am hoping this is the place to seek some help.
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You are doing this for you and your father... Don't pay the least attention to their crap.
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Originally Posted by LikeARakk
I know nothing about automobiles beyond changing the oil and/or tires... Although I am rapidly learning about different engine components (i.e. Slave Cylinder, Master Cylinder, Pistons, etc.)
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I could not even (correctly) change my oil when I joined, now I have done so much research that I help fix up my friends vehicles all the time... You'll get there!
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I would like some help diagnosing engine problems (burning oil) as well as some advice moving forward with how to improve performance.
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This part you may need to post a more detailed question in the 4cyl section...
And the best way to get more preformance os a V8 swap (the 5.0 from Explorers is a common one)
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Originally Posted by LikeARakk
I would love the put a better engine in this truck, especially since the engine in it most likely has to be replaced. How can I get more info on that. I know at one point all my Dad wanted to do was throw a Chevy Big Block in everything he laid eyes on but I don't know if that is a thing anymore.
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For the engine, many people have done a 5.0 swap as I stated earlier, I doubt a big block would fit. To find countless how tos or to follow the builds of others just search... Or to thread jump TheRangerStation.com has a how to and parts needed list.
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Originally Posted by LikeARakk
I am a large person and this is a regular cab size truck, I think that removing the 60/40 Bench and putting in some bucket seats should allow for some more room in the driver seat. I know there is spotty information around the web in regards to this very modification but can anyone provide any information on which seats fit in this truck?
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We have a sticky here, search for seat swap info, if you can't find it or have questions, PM me and I'll help you through.
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Originally Posted by LikeARakk
This is a 2WD truck, I know that Rangers come in 4X4, if I found a 4X4 in a junkyard, what would I need to take from it to make this truck a 4X4? Is this practical?
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This is a tough order...
Lets say there were 4 frames to keep this easy. Reg cab 2 and 4 wheel, and ext. cab 2 and 4 wheel.
The frame you are wanting is a pretty rare thing, as there are not many 98+ 4x4 Rangers are not easy to find and you may not want to look in junkyards for a frame (unless it was not in a wreck and the forklifts they have do not damage them).
What I think you should do is find a 01 to 05 EDGE or 06+ Sport with an undamaged frame, convert it to 4x4 and swap it in, but that will cost lots of time and money.
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The Carpet in this truck is destroyed. Can anyone recommend a good site to buy make/model specific carpet from?
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I have not found a good site that can, and am planning to get outdoor carpet to do mine with.
Enjoy the Forums!
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I knew you were an alright guy!
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The only reason it's worn out junk is because you've gone 70k miles without changing the oil.
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05-01-2016, 12:44 PM
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Re: To Remember Me By...
Welcome to FRF
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05-02-2016, 05:41 AM
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Welcome, Glad you found us. Have fun and enjoy FRF. Sorry for your loss. Hope you get all the help you need.
From Don
Grove City, Ohio.
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1999 Ranger 4x4 3.0 Stepside Ext Cab XLT
2000 Mustang 4.6 Roush Supercharged ( Show Car )
1984 Elcamino 350 330 HP ( Nick's Show Car )
1959 Wife ( Arm Candy )
Danna passed away 5/26/2016
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05-03-2016, 10:41 AM
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Liking the Ford Ranger Forum
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Re: To Remember Me By...
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Originally Posted by Kealel
Before insisting it is burning oil, have you looked for leaks?
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I have done a quick look over the engine bay area and did not see anything, but after some reading, I am going to get under the truck one day this week to look for leaks. The hardest part is not knowing exactly what I am looking at/for.
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Originally Posted by Kealel
How bad shape are we talking, can you post some pictures?
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I will try to get some pictures, after doing some youtubing and what-not. It may not be AS BAD as I led on, a good buff/wax/polish may help, but there are areas where the paint is severely damage straight through clear coat-> paint-> primer and you can see bare metal...
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Originally Posted by Kealel
And the best way to get more preformance os a V8 swap (the 5.0 from Explorers is a common one)
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There is actually an amazingly detailed post on TheRangerStation.com Thank you for showing me the way. It will take me some time to decipher all the jargin but I look forward to working on the shopping list for this and trying to make it happen, because I have seen some youtube videos and this looks amazing!
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Originally Posted by Kealel
We have a sticky here, search for seat swap info, if you can't find it or have questions, PM me and I'll help you through.
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I have seen this sticky I believe, but it just says, "These years work!" and doesnt say "For these year vehicles" so I got discouraged there as I have zero knowledge of this to try to piece information together.
Thank you so much for such an informational post!
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05-03-2016, 10:54 AM
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Ford Ranger Driver
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Re: To Remember Me By...
Welcome, I've brought many a vehicle back from the dead. Not as bad as you might be thinkng.
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2004 Ranger, Ext Cab, 2WD, 3.0, 5 speed , 4WABS, crank windows, no cruise, Edge 116k.(6/5,2014) (SOLD).
1999 Ford Ranger, Reg Cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 2WD, no AC, 150k (SOLD).
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