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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-26-2016, 08:58 PM
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Posted By mmmaxwell
Re: Any Ideas?

head gasket my 99 3.0 had the same issue, I had the heads decked, a valve job, new water pump, cam syncro no more problems.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-26-2016, 08:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,581
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-26-2016, 08:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,581
Posted By mmmaxwell
Re: High Pitched whine fom the motor

The noise is coming from the front of the motor. I just had some headwork done on the truck and the cam sensor was just replace with a ford replacement.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-26-2016, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,581
Posted By mmmaxwell
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-26-2016, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,581
Posted By mmmaxwell
High Pitched whine fom the motor

I have a high pitched whine coming from the engine bay and can not find it. I changed the oil in the power steering unit and listened with a stethoscope and can not find it. I am think a bearing but...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-28-2014, 04:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 363
Posted By mmmaxwell
transmission will shift smoothly

I have a 99 xlt the transmission shifts hard and when going up hill it seems to stick in 3rd and will not shift up to 4th resulting in high rpms any ideas. I also forgot to say that it seems to not...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-02-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,584
Posted By mmmaxwell
Replacing 3.0 Mass Air Flow Sensor with 4.0 sensor

I was reading where you copuld replace the 3.0 Mass Air Flow sensor with a 4.0 sensor and get better performance and mileage. I would like to know if anyone has tried this and do you better results...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-18-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,208
Posted By mmmaxwell
Re: Engine issue

Thanks for your assistance I found the issue it was a vacume line off the back of the intake. Put the line back on and it is running fine. Thanks again.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-17-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,208
Posted By mmmaxwell
Re: Engine issue

Yes the plugs were gapped properly. I have been working on cars since 1970, I know how to change plug and wires.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-17-2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,208
Posted By mmmaxwell
Re: Engine issue

yep it was running fine but the wires had been on for awhile so thought it was time to change them.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-17-2011, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,208
Posted By mmmaxwell
Engine issue

I have a 99 ranger 4x4 auto trans. Yesterday I changed the plug wires I had changed the plugs earlier, when I started it it was running ruff, no power and the idle was surging up and down. I checked...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 09-15-2010, 10:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 988
Posted By mmmaxwell
Adjusted the trans bands now I have problems

I adjusted the tran bands according to the instructions. I tightened them to 120 inch pounds and backed them off two turns. Now it seems to be draging and bucks once in a while. Can you over tighten...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-30-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,564
Posted By mmmaxwell
adjusting auto trans

Is there anyway to adjust the bands on a 99 ford ranger xlt 3.0 auto transmission. Mine seems to be slipping. When I get on it it is slow to downshift or when going up a hill. When it does shft it...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-23-2010, 08:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,313
Posted By mmmaxwell
auto trans need advice

I recently purchased a 99 XLT 4x4 3.0 the trans shifts hard when you start and stop. I did the maintance on it replaced the fluid and filter. No excessive metal in the pan. Checked all u-joints they...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-16-2010, 05:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,217
Posted By mmmaxwell
transmission question

I recently purchased a 99 xlt I had some issues with the idle that have been taken care of but here is my next question. The transmission seems to shift hard in all gears and when you come to a sop...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-14-2010, 07:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,496
Posted By mmmaxwell
Hey new to the forum and have a question about the 3.0

I recently purchased a 99 xlt 3.0 automatic. The issue I am having is when I start the truck the engine revs to around 1500rpm and stay there. The transmission is sluggish changed the filter and...
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