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alvanko
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General Ford Ranger Discussion
10-27-2011, 03:31 PM
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WTH Ford?
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Posted By
alvanko
Re: WTH Ford?
I'm pretty sure the A/C runs in defrost to take the moisture out of the air, which is why the window fogs up in the beginning. Most to all newer cars are the same way.
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Exterior Tech
08-21-2011, 03:36 PM
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Anyone paint an aluminum tool box or anything aluminum?
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Posted By
alvanko
Re: Anyone paint an aluminum tool box or anything aluminum?
I use to paint aluminum semi trucks for a living. What are you trying to accomplish?
In general, regular primer (laquer) will not adhere to aluminum. It needs to be clean, sanded and in some cases,...
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Vehicle Snapshots
07-23-2011, 03:20 PM
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283
Let's see your toolboxes!
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32,834
Posted By
alvanko
Re: Let's see your toolboxes!
oops, I guess I should have looked at the begining.
Forum:
Exterior Tech
07-04-2011, 02:17 AM
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50
Should I take This Off
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4,221
Posted By
alvanko
Re: Should I take This Off
Get it off of there.
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Off Topic
06-12-2011, 02:14 AM
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3 word story
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Posted By
alvanko
Re: 3 word story
...the sheep out......
Forum:
General Ford Ranger Discussion
05-31-2011, 03:20 PM
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looked at a new Ranger.....
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Posted By
alvanko
Re: looked at a new Ranger.....
That is crazy. I paid $22k for my 2010 XLT 4X4 out the door with tax.
I happen to like the white by the way.:eek:
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Off Topic
04-03-2011, 02:02 AM
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well shit.... got into a wreck.... need advice
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Posted By
alvanko
Re: well shit.... got into a wreck.... need advice
Unless you have UMPD coverage on your insurance policy, your insurance carrier can't help you. I work in insurance claims, and that's the way it is. If your insurance company does not "pay" for a...
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Sports
03-14-2011, 03:28 PM
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What sport did/ do you play?
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Posted By
alvanko
Re: What sport did/ do you play?
Never played sports. I was into sex, drugs and rock n roll in high school. No college, went to work at 16 and haven't stopped yet.
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Vehicle Snapshots
03-09-2011, 04:50 PM
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1,300
Let's see those white rangers!!!
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Posted By
alvanko
Re: Let's see those white rangers!!!
Bone stock. The day I brought it home last July.
Forum:
Exterior Tech
03-01-2011, 01:13 AM
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Drive with no bed on your truck?
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8,552
Posted By
alvanko
Re: Drive with no bed on your truck?
I'm sure you can drive around without the bed, but, you have to have a rear bumper and rear tail lights.
Might be a little squirrelly with out the added weight
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Exterior Tech
01-31-2011, 01:27 AM
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Paint guns.....
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Posted By
alvanko
Re: Paint guns.....
I agree, you should use a separate gun for primer. Harbor Freight guns will work fine for that.
For what it's worth, I painted semis for almost 30 years and the last spray gun I bought and used ...
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Off Topic
11-19-2010, 05:16 PM
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Let's see your pets..
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Posted By
alvanko
Re: Let's see your pets..
My "monkey",,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Off Topic
11-08-2010, 01:15 AM
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Who's ready for winter?..
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Posted By
alvanko
Re: Who's ready for winter?..
now that i got a new snowblower we wont get any snow.
Either way, it's money well spent
Forum:
Introduce Yourself
10-30-2010, 02:33 AM
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The big blue oval badge
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781
Posted By
alvanko
Re: The big blue oval badge
Gaz,
Welcome!
I am very interested in seeing photos of your new rig. I had a CRD Jeep (USA) for 4 years and just loved the torque! I did not like the Jeep part, just the engine. There are no small...
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Exterior Tech
10-26-2010, 04:20 PM
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rust underneath exterior window trim
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5,832
Posted By
alvanko
Re: rust underneath exterior window trim
Do you have a photo?
Is this under the rubber around the window or inside under the door? Under the door handles?
What year is it?:confused:
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Vehicle Snapshots
10-19-2010, 03:30 PM
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Red,blue.yellow ,ETC.. its all about White Rangers come out!!!
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Posted By
alvanko
Re: Red,blue.yellow ,ETC.. its all about White Rangers come out!!!
The day I brought her home.
I had the dealer locate me a white one. They wanted to sell me their only red one.
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Cleaning and Detailing
10-11-2010, 03:39 PM
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clear coat pealing!!!
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Posted By
alvanko
Re: clear coat pealing!!!
I agree. Sand and repaint.Possibly there was a cheaper quality paint used on the A/M cover. Possible the based hadn't "flashed" properly prior to clear. Nothing you can do to stop it or reverse it
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Drivetrain Tech
09-30-2010, 03:56 PM
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Trans slipping in 2010 XLT
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2,263
Posted By
alvanko
Re: Trans slipping in 2010 XLT
I have the answer
I'm embarassed to say, I'm a deufeus.
The air cleaner intake tube was plugged solid from a mouse building a nest!
I had hard corn in the air cleaner box 2 weeks ago and I...
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Drivetrain Tech
09-30-2010, 12:23 AM
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Trans slipping in 2010 XLT
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2,263
Posted By
alvanko
Re: Trans slipping in 2010 XLT
Yea, the dealer said they would supply me with a loaner from Enterprise rental. My neighbor is letting me borrow his Mustang Bullitt instead.
I dropped it off last night. I post what they find when...
Forum:
Drivetrain Tech
09-29-2010, 12:13 AM
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Trans slipping in 2010 XLT
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2,263
Posted By
alvanko
Re: Trans slipping in 2010 XLT
Yea, that's what I plan to do tonight, if I get home from work with out a tow. I leave for work at 6 and get home at 6. Dealer service dept closes at 6.
Forum:
Drivetrain Tech
09-28-2010, 03:45 PM
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Trans slipping in 2010 XLT
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2,263
Posted By
alvanko
Trans slipping in 2010 XLT
So, my 2010 4X4 XLT has 4000 miles on it. I travel 80 miles per day. I noticed yesterday and confirmed today there is a problem, BIG problem with the transmission in my new truck. I pulled along side...
Forum:
General Ford Ranger Discussion
09-14-2010, 03:53 PM
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25
20 mpg
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3,553
Posted By
alvanko
Re: 20 mpg
I have to assume yours is a 4X4 ext cab?
My 2010 has gotten 19.5 - 20 since new. I'm hoping to get to 23 mpg, but that may just be a dream.
My old Jeep (CRD) got 22-29 mpg (diesel) but the price of...
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Off Topic
08-30-2010, 03:30 PM
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412
Poll:
How old are you
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16,523
Posted By
alvanko
Re: How old are you
This needs to be a pole so we can see what the average age is.
Me? I'm 53 going on 23......
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
08-23-2010, 03:45 PM
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2
OIL, , , , , and a can of worms
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Posted By
alvanko
OIL, , , , , and a can of worms
I'm sure this opens a can of worms but , , , , ,
I have 3 cases of Castrol 5W-30 Motor Oil. It's about 5-6 years old. I used it in my old Toyota. I drive 20,000 mile per year to work. I was...
Forum:
General Ford Ranger Discussion
08-17-2010, 04:00 PM
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17
Seafoam...
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6,648
Posted By
alvanko
Re: Seafoam...
I used to use SeaFoam in my diesel Liberty Jeep. Every year when I changed the fuel filter, I would pour a can in the new filter and top it off with diesel. The thing would smoke like crazy for a...
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