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General Ford Ranger Discussion
02-14-2017, 12:39 PM
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Brake reservoir cap
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atlsud
Brake reservoir cap
I noticed that the cap on my brake reservoir is sitting very loose. I did't see a gasket on there. Can anyone tell me if their cap is sealed?
Thanks in advance!
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General Ford Ranger Discussion
10-09-2014, 09:05 AM
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Correct Thermostat and fuel efficiency
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atlsud
Correct Thermostat and fuel efficiency
I replaced my thermostat during a coolant flush last year and noticed a decrease in fuel efficiency. I typically averaged 19-20 mpg and was getting 17-18 at best.
I recently changed the...
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Drivetrain Tech
12-07-2012, 08:50 AM
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Shifting help needed? Valve Body?
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atlsud
Re: Shifting help needed? Valve Body?
Check central valve bodies. I think you can get a fully rebuilt VB for $300. Includes solenoids and gaskets.
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Drivetrain Tech
12-07-2012, 08:46 AM
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Help with tranny?
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atlsud
Re: Help with tranny?
Had a similar problem that also included intermittent 1 gear slipping.
I changed out my tranny filter, drained and flushed the fluid and replaced the damaged gaskets on the valve body.
I found...
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Drivetrain Tech
11-29-2012, 11:38 AM
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Transmission Auto help
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atlsud
Re: Transmission Auto help
Before dropping $2K on a rebuild I figure I could throw a few parts at it to see what happens. I'm planing on dropping the pan and replacing the fluid and filter. While I'm in there I'm thinking of...
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Drivetrain Tech
11-28-2012, 01:50 PM
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Transmission Auto help
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atlsud
Transmission Auto help
I have a 2wd 99 3.0 with about 128K.
The problem is intermittent and have only noticed it when the truck is warm. When I shift from R to D and press the gas the engine revs and the truck shakes. ...
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General Ford Ranger Discussion
05-25-2010, 08:33 AM
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What did you do to your ranger today thread
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atlsud
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread
Check engine light pulled a p401, insufficient EGR flow. Replaced the DPFE with a lifetime warranty. All is good...for now
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
05-20-2010, 10:33 AM
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Gas Mileage = Shit :(
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atlsud
Re: Gas Mileage = Shit :(
What are your driving conditions like? City, highway, stop and go, long trips? Obviously a lot of city with stop and go will lower your mileage. AC in city driving will eat up gas as well.
You...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
05-20-2010, 06:50 AM
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Help stop the SQUEALING!!!!!
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atlsud
Re: Help stop the SQUEALING!!!!!
The synchro and sensor are two separate parts. Go with the Motorcraft part. I purchased mine from RockAuto. NAPA sells the synchro with the tool so you can buy it to use the tool then return it...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
05-19-2010, 07:14 AM
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Help stop the SQUEALING!!!!!
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atlsud
Re: Help stop the SQUEALING!!!!!
I had the same issues. I replaced the tensioner pulley and idler pulley and realized that the chirping was coming from the alternator. I replaced with a new Gatorback belt when I replaced the crank...
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General Ford Ranger Discussion
05-17-2010, 06:10 AM
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What did you do to your ranger today thread
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atlsud
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread
DIY
Changed the plugs and wires. Replaced the cam synchro and sensor. Installed Underdog crank pulley w/ new Gatorback.
Got the front windows professionally tinted (35%, legal in GA)
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
05-11-2010, 11:08 AM
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oil pan question
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atlsud
Re: oil pan question
Drain the oil first!:)
But seriously, here is a cut and paste form another Ranger forum:
Well, thanks to the great threads about changing the dreaded pan gaskets and oil pans on these 3.0L...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
05-11-2010, 11:06 AM
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damn squeak fixed for now maybe
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atlsud
Re: damn squeak fixed for now maybe
Here is an update. I picked up the alternator pulley and saw that there are no bearings in the pulley. The bearings are internal to the alternator (the veterans here probably already knew that). ...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
05-10-2010, 10:48 AM
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damn squeak fixed for now maybe
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atlsud
Re: damn squeak fixed for now maybe
I feel your pain. I have a chirping sound that did disappear when I replaced it with a gatorback belt. The sound came back a few days later. I recently replaces both the idler and tensioner...
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Introduce Yourself
05-09-2010, 05:47 PM
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1999 3.0 Ranger XLT from Atlanta!
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atlsud
1999 3.0 Ranger XLT from Atlanta!
Hi forum members. Looking for another Ranger resource. Looking forward to becoming a part of this forum.
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