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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 09-18-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: Ignition mod and tb gasket

What r you talking about?
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 09-18-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 698
Posted By sleeperrx7
Ignition mod and tb gasket

Tried the ignition coil plug mod. Didn't notice any improvements. Pulled off throttle body and cleaned it real good. Had to make my own gasket, fun. Cleaned out iac motor and idle hangs at 1500 rpm...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 09-17-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 633
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: What is this

I believe it is the purge valve for the evap system. Was a check engine light on? If you gas tank has less than a quarter of a tank of fuel or more than 3/4 of a tank it will not run the evap test to...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 09-17-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,604
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: 23mpg to 27mpg

Your gonna change the ac compressor to electric? There are not many electric ac compressors out there. You getting one from a Prius? Please enlighten.:listen:
Forum: How-To Submissions 09-17-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 167,976
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: How To: Dual ignition Plug mod (Dual plug 2.3/2.5L only)

I am doing this now! Will report back if I have any problems:stupid:
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 09-17-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,147
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: fake cruise control/engine run away

If the fuse for your a/c in blown this will also happen. Not sure why the computer monitors the load of the engine this way and it only seems to happen on the manual trans equipped vehicles. Replace...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 09-17-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 970
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: Fuel Pump Problems...argh!

You can also delete the inertia switch if it only has 2 wires like the older ones. Cut out the switch and wire tie the two wires together with a good butt connector and shrink wrap. Problem solved,...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 09-17-2013, 02:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 935
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: hard to get into gear when cold

I think way black then then was a tsb for the complaint you are experiencing. There is a shim in the transmission that needs removed. Unfortunately it would have to come out and be torn down to...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 09-17-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 812
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: Vibration

They both seem to resonate together. You can only see it happen, it does not make any noise and you cannot feel it. I power braked it it 1st and reverse. The mounts are not torn. I just wonder if the...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 09-16-2013, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 582
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: how to remove this piece

It just pulls off
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 09-16-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 812
Posted By sleeperrx7
Vibration

How's it going. My old ranger has 213,000 miles. I don't expect it to be perfect. I have a new exhaust all the way up to the manifold. The engine does not miss or run rough at all. The exhaust just...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 11-08-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,581
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: 2.3 Clutch

Only buy a Ford o.e.m. slave cylinder. All others will fail shorlty after and leak like yours is now. I have replaced a lot of these from the aftermarket world. The original ones last almost 200,000...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 11-08-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 929
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: Your clutch pedal ever do this?

The clutch side hinge point was completely eaten through since the bushing around the steel shaft failed. Anyone or was this the one in a million?
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 11-08-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 929
Posted By sleeperrx7
Your clutch pedal ever do this?

Yeah, noticed when I pressed my brake pedal my clutch pedal would move. Also brake lights would stay on at times and clutch safety switch was giving me a headache too. The truck is for sale. Glad I...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-25-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,681
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: Coolant Leak

If indeed it is the water pump, be sure to have a good grip on the radiator fan clutch. If you drop it you will more than likey put a hole in your radiator. Be sure to take your time and keep a good...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-25-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,609
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: Strangest non misfire ever?

Arg..........Yeah found it, mystery solved. So stupid to.....Had to get under and replace the gas tank straps today. Normal here in the rust belt. The heat shield on around the gas tank has this...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-07-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,609
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: Strangest non misfire ever?

Tried the paper trick. Never sucked it in. I'll check the plugs and do a leak down now. :D
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-06-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,609
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: Strangest non misfire ever?

Tried that about a week ago. Everything looks square and tight. :D That is exactly the sound it is making though.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-06-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,690
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: run away truck

Sounds like your brake booster is leaking (erratic idle/sucking air), also air in the brake line system (bad brake master cylinder).Check everything over, if you have drum brakes on the back adjust...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-06-2012, 07:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,609
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: Strangest non misfire ever?

I wouldn't think the valve spring is broken. I would have a misfire for sure. It runs so damn good at all speeds. Maybe weak though? We'll find out soon enough. Thanks for the help.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-05-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,609
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: Strangest non misfire ever?

It has 205,000 miles and runs so good I didn't wanna start to think that route just yet, lol. I don't want her to die! I was gonna change the plugs back to Autolite/Motorcraft as they have NGK double...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-05-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,609
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: Strangest non misfire ever?

Also I do not have the factory weight/harmonic resonator welded in between the cat and the muffler. These were used to absorb harmfull harmonic resonations in some exhaust systems. Crown Vics have...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 10-05-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,609
Posted By sleeperrx7
Strangest non misfire ever?

This one has me baffled? I don't like to brag, but I am a very good at diagnosis of engine related problems in just about any make/model out there. I have a 97 ranger with the 2.3, 5 speed, 2wd, xlt...
Forum: Exterior Tech 04-11-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,308
Posted By sleeperrx7
Style Side Bumper?

I have a 1997 Ford Ranger XLT, Single Cab, Regular 6 Ft. bed. I was rear ended a couple years ago. Will a style side bumper fit my truck? They are a lot cheaper than my regular one. If so what is the...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 06-19-2011, 07:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,315
Posted By sleeperrx7
Re: PLEASE! Need help ASAP...

Flush out your tranny cooler lines as well. If that was the first time your tranny pan was dropped I guarantee new fluid will scrub and break away any other buildup and send it through the valve body...
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