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Wheels and Tires
12-30-2010, 12:15 AM
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Fuel Mileage decrease on 2.5 with larger tires
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Ranger153
Fuel Mileage decrease on 2.5 with larger tires
Hey y'all, finally I have my lil rig back on the road after replacing the head, and I really want to increase the tire size to something with a little more meat on them compared to the pathetic...
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4-Cylinder Tech
12-18-2010, 09:29 PM
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Cleaning the cylinder head on a 2.5
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Ranger153
Cleaning the cylinder head on a 2.5
Hey everyone,
So to update everyone on my ailing ranger, I finally found a used cylinder head that seems to be on good shape, but is in need of a cleaning. How can I go about this myself and do I...
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4-Cylinder Tech
12-03-2010, 03:19 PM
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2.5l performance cylinder head
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Ranger153
Re: 2.5l performance cylinder head
Well I saw a few sites that have reman 2.3ts on there for about 1100 and to me if it costed that much for the head I might as well put in a half-decent engine instead. The question is if I went this...
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4-Cylinder Tech
12-03-2010, 10:17 AM
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2.5l performance cylinder head
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Ranger153
Re: 2.5l performance cylinder head
Thanks guys for everything so far...geez though, if those heads cost 1200 I might as well do the 2.3t swap LOL speaking of which, what else would be necessary if I decided to go the route of going to...
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4-Cylinder Tech
12-02-2010, 10:54 PM
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2.5l performance cylinder head
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Ranger153
2.5l performance cylinder head
Hey y'all, not sure if this the right section, but with my current cylinder head jacked up I figure I'd entertain the idea of purchasing a performance cylinder head. Can y'all direct me in the right...
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4-Cylinder Tech
11-27-2010, 01:43 PM
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2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
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Ranger153
Re: 2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
Hello everyone. Finally thanks to my friend, we have uncovered the unresolved issue to our troubles. Apparently, the follower on cylinder 2 on the intake is collapsed, the spring is bowed, and the...
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4-Cylinder Tech
11-26-2010, 06:30 PM
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2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
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Ranger153
Re: 2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
If that's the IACV you're referring to, I've already installed a new one and it has done absolutely nothing for me, as well as cleaning out the TB and even using the same top-end cleaner the dealers...
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4-Cylinder Tech
11-25-2010, 06:36 PM
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2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
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Ranger153
Re: 2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
Thanks for replying. Unfortunately, the plugs are relatively new, but we have checked them several times and the plugs appear to be fine. We checked for gasket leaks and there aren't any.
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4-Cylinder Tech
11-20-2010, 08:21 PM
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2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
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Ranger153
Re: 2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
Ekandersen, did u have any luck finding the source to the problems our trucks are experiencing?
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4-Cylinder Tech
11-16-2010, 01:42 PM
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2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
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Ranger153
Re: 2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
Well a chief mechanic performed it where we did each cylinder at a time where I assume the baseline was 180 and then when we revved it continuously is where the 210 came from. He said that was good...
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4-Cylinder Tech
11-15-2010, 11:43 AM
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2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
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Ranger153
Re: 2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
The compression test came
back 180 on idle and 210 under load on all four cylinders.
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Earlier in my posts, I also listed everything else I have replaced as well on mine.
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4-Cylinder Tech
11-14-2010, 03:45 PM
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2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
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Ranger153
Re: 2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
Nope no luck yet on finding the problem. I'm just completely at a loss as to what it could be, and we did replace the upper intake manifold, throttle body, and I think one other gasket, and it made...
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4-Cylinder Tech
11-10-2010, 06:51 PM
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2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
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Ranger153
Re: 2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
Yeah it takes awhile after I clear the code, but the p0302 is the only code that comes up. Like even today I cleared all the codes and went on a 100 mile trip and every time I stop for a stoplight,...
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4-Cylinder Tech
11-10-2010, 03:59 PM
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2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
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Ranger153
Re: 2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
I just wanted to give an update on the situation that the new iacv has NOT solved the problem. I'm just at a loss and so is everyone else that's attempted to help me fix this truck. One guy wants to...
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4-Cylinder Tech
11-07-2010, 08:33 PM
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2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
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Ranger153
Re: 2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
We did test the coil packs. The compression tests came back 180 at idle and 210 under load. We also cleaned the throttle body, but the idle air control valve has not been cleaned, but I did purchase...
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4-Cylinder Tech
11-06-2010, 08:21 PM
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2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
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Ranger153
2.5l major issues please somebody help me :(
Hi everyone,
I haven't had an opportunity to post on here often because my job and school rob me of my time, but Im having major issues with my 2000 ranger 2.5 l 5spd. To date, I continue to...
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Introduce Yourself
09-05-2010, 10:01 PM
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New to the Forum, Second Ford Ranger
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Ranger153
Re: New to the Forum, Second Ford Ranger
Thanks for the warm welcome guys! Just wanted to give y'all an update that she is up and running again, although the idle is still choppy at times. I already started the mods on her ;) Just put in...
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4-Cylinder Tech
08-30-2010, 02:54 PM
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Replacing Spark Plugs on a 2.5L
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Ranger153
Re: Replacing Spark Plugs on a 2.5L
Yup. That's the easiest way the previous owner said you can change them. Be careful not to break the intake manifold bolts like he did...they are near impossible to find. Unless you wouldn't happen...
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4-Cylinder Tech
08-30-2010, 07:01 AM
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2.5L Trouble Code 302, Intake Bolts
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Ranger153
Re: 2.5L Trouble Code 302, Intake Bolts
Anyone have any suggestions?
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Introduce Yourself
08-29-2010, 07:26 PM
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New to the Forum, Second Ford Ranger
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Ranger153
Re: New to the Forum, Second Ford Ranger
Thx. Nice rig, I love the flareside beds on the Rangers. I wish my new one had it...
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4-Cylinder Tech
08-29-2010, 07:24 PM
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2.5L Trouble Code 302, Intake Bolts
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Ranger153
2.5L Trouble Code 302, Intake Bolts
Hey All,
I just wanted to discuss some of the issues the truck has after owning it for a few days. When I purchased it from the previous owner, he forewarned me that a few weeks prior to selling...
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Introduce Yourself
08-29-2010, 07:10 PM
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New to the Forum, Second Ford Ranger
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Ranger153
New to the Forum, Second Ford Ranger
Hi All! My name is Paul and thank you for letting me join the forum :) I am 21 years old and I work at a car dealership. I am currently attending college full-time as well, so my free time is...
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