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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-29-2016, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 580
Posted By bim
Re: 2000

Cost is not a factor. I have been replacing parts on a regular basis. The problem I have is the time it takes for shipment from the USA to the UK so I tend to wait until I need enough parts to make a...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-29-2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 580
Posted By bim
Re: 2000

I did notice some in and out movement on the shaft from the gear box ( is this called End Float?)
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-29-2016, 08:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 580
Posted By bim
2000

I have just completed 2000 miles plus round trip across europe and on arriving home I noticed an ATF splattering underneath the truck bed and on the back axle. On inspecting I found the seal from the...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 05-10-2016, 01:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,754
Posted By bim
Re: Transmission acting up, help please!

Well fancy that my 2000 was doing exactly the same so thats why I decided to do a filter and ATF change but also at the same time I changed the rear diff oil and gave it a good clean. After doing...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 05-07-2016, 11:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 900
Posted By bim
Re: Loss of motion

no i did not drain the torque converter just dropped the pan what a mesey job laying on your back:confused:
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 05-01-2016, 11:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 900
Posted By bim
Re: Loss of motion

Thanks for the tip
Forum: Project Logs 05-01-2016, 11:41 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 33,635
Posted By bim
Re: My 2000 4X4 off road build.

looking very good just wish i could get all the parts in the uk keep it up
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 05-01-2016, 09:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 900
Posted By bim
Re: Loss of motion

Sweat and panic over - thank goodness. This is the first time I have done this. The problem was getting the correct reading on the dip stick. Also with it not being able to drive, getting the ATF to...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 05-01-2016, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 900
Posted By bim
Loss of motion

Help needed.
I have just dropped the gear box sump and changed the filter, installed new gasket, replaced ATF fluid. It went really well, the old fluid was really clean no bits of gasket or metal...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 03-02-2016, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7
Atf
Views: 1,202
Posted By bim
Re: Atf

Thanks for the advise guys. The tranny fluid is a bit brown so ideally I would like to get rid of it all and start afresh and carry on afterwards with the pan drop and filter changes every 25-30k...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 02-28-2016, 07:59 AM
Replies: 7
Atf
Views: 1,202
Posted By bim
Re: Atf

Once again thanks. I have just been sitting here going through all the threads and think when I am finished I should be able to get a degree !

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Just thought how do you go about it. Do...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 02-28-2016, 06:33 AM
Replies: 7
Atf
Views: 1,202
Posted By bim
Re: Atf

Thanks for that. Is there a procedure to change all of the fluid?
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 02-28-2016, 05:55 AM
Replies: 7
Atf
Views: 1,202
Posted By bim
Atf

So when you change ATF fluid by dropping the gear box pan does this drain all of the fluid from the gear box? I am just getting ready to do one for the first time and I need to know how much ATF to...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-07-2016, 02:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 592
Posted By bim
Bright Spark

Hi Guys, I am after a bit of help. My haynes manual says my spark plugs should be AWSF 32PP but I can only find AGSF 22PP as I will have them shipped with other stuff to the UK so I would like to get...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 06-24-2015, 12:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 919
Posted By bim
Re: Pressure

Thanks for that, I knew it had to be something simple and at $12 (£8 approx) it's a bargain.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 06-21-2015, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 919
Posted By bim
Pressure

Just a question on the oil pressure gauge, should this register on start up.
What I am seeing at the moment is the engine running for approx 10mins and traveling a few miles before the pressure...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 04-24-2015, 12:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By bim
Re: Size ?

Thanks All for the info. Good idea to break it out with a socket first. I may put this off now until back in the uk due to access to new nipples. The reason I was going to do it was that I have been...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 04-23-2015, 12:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By bim
Size ?

Hi All,
Before I start crawling about underneath, has anybody got the size of brake bleed nipples ? They are not metric.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-08-2015, 11:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,160
Posted By bim
Re: Transmission slipping in drive, but only the first time....ideas?

Mine does exactly the same, but only occasionally normaly when it's cold and started for the first time. I don't have an issue with the pointer for the gears but when this happens I move the gear...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-08-2015, 08:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,195
Posted By bim
Re: Be careful with sparkplugs

thanks for that I will see if I can get some penetrating oil.
Forum: Suspension Tech 04-08-2015, 12:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,191
Posted By bim
Re: Getting new leaf springs... Spring code 33?

Cvar just been on your link, it's very helpful. From this I have noticed that the optional 3ins lift block which my ranger has, it must have at one time been rebuilt as these have been fitted upside...
Forum: Suspension Tech 04-07-2015, 11:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,191
Posted By bim
Re: Getting new leaf springs... Spring code 33?

Cvar thanks for the help just about to go to your links

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Thanks Shayzar all help is very much appreciated.
Forum: Suspension Tech 04-06-2015, 11:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,191
Posted By bim
Re: Getting new leaf springs... Spring code 33?

Hi Shayzar, thats good news. The problem with my truck I think is that being in the uk and parts being unavailable this item has been bodged a bit. I am sure that the cable should not run directly...
Forum: Suspension Tech 04-06-2015, 12:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,191
Posted By bim
Re: Getting new leaf springs... Spring code 33?

Hi Nigel, following your thread with interest as I think mine is coming up. A favour; could you take pictures of the rear safty brake cable lay out. I have looked in haynes but no luck as one cable...
Forum: Lifted Suspension 03-31-2015, 12:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,731
Posted By bim
Re: add a leaf kits

Lucky sods all my stuff has to be shipped to the uk
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