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2.9 Liter Tech
09-02-2014, 09:16 AM
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'89 2.9L Oil Pump
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loweredexpectations
'89 2.9L Oil Pump
yeah, yeah, yeah... tick, tick, tick.
i'm trying to milk another 10k miles out of the truck. i've switched to 15w-40 because i've been driving 100-200 miles at a time and it stops the tick at high...
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2.9 Liter Tech
03-12-2013, 08:32 PM
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'89 2.9L massive coolant loss
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loweredexpectations
Re: '89 2.9L massive coolant loss
update :
having trouble removing the harmonic balancer. i used the standard tool, but it seems like it would be only for one with three bolts. the 2.9 has four and i keep bending the 2 bolts that...
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2.9 Liter Tech
03-10-2013, 10:55 AM
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'89 2.9L massive coolant loss
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loweredexpectations
Re: '89 2.9L massive coolant loss
good morning guys,
well i hustled her on over to my friends house and used a compression testert. he said the leak was definitely pouring from the "timing chain cover." he told me the gasket was...
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2.9 Liter Tech
03-09-2013, 01:20 PM
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'89 2.9L massive coolant loss
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loweredexpectations
Re: '89 2.9L massive coolant loss
i will get back you gentlemen as soon as possible with an update (sun-tues). at the moment i live in a complex that will fine me if i work on my truck in the drive way (believe me, i hate my life...
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2.9 Liter Tech
03-09-2013, 10:43 AM
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'89 2.9L massive coolant loss
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3,984
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loweredexpectations
Re: '89 2.9L massive coolant loss
can't get a decent photo of where it's coming from but i can assure you that it's not the water pump or housing. it's ALL OVER (front and back) the bottom of my engine block and the very front of my...
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2.9 Liter Tech
03-09-2013, 10:04 AM
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'89 2.9L massive coolant loss
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loweredexpectations
Re: '89 2.9L massive coolant loss
yes. i drove to the airport and when i came home i had dumped damn near all my coolant. when i popped the hood it was basically all over the bottom of my engine (also was around housing, water pump,...
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2.9 Liter Tech
03-09-2013, 09:50 AM
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'89 2.9L massive coolant loss
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loweredexpectations
Re: '89 2.9L massive coolant loss
it appears to be the front. right where the oil pan meets the engine. it seems like the gasket or something isn't sealed anymore and i mean it just drenches coolant at a very steady rate all over the...
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2.9 Liter Tech
03-09-2013, 09:35 AM
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'89 2.9L massive coolant loss
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loweredexpectations
'89 2.9L massive coolant loss
lets get this out of the way first... im somewhat of a green horn, so i may need a thorough explanation.
i've replaced the thermostat housing, water pump, and hoses. i no longer have any leaks in...
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2.9 Liter Tech
01-31-2011, 11:51 AM
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proper idle setting on a 2.9
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loweredexpectations
Re: proper idle setting on a 2.9
understood, and thanks for the heads up!
i guess just make sure your throttle position sensor (TPS) is firing at the right time too. somewhere between 0.6-1.0 volts according to...
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
01-30-2011, 06:25 PM
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'89 5 speed 2.9L can i swap to 4.0?
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loweredexpectations
Re: '89 5 speed 2.9L can i swap to 4.0?
thanks a lot! doing plenty of research now, sorry to bog the forum down with another thread that's similar to the rest.
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
01-30-2011, 01:12 PM
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'89 5 speed 2.9L can i swap to 4.0?
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loweredexpectations
'89 5 speed 2.9L can i swap to 4.0?
hi guys, new to the forum.
i'm thinking about dumping my 2.9L. i know the 4.0 didn't come out til '90. does anyone know if i would be able to drop in a 4.0 in my '89 frame and still keep my a/c?
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2.9 Liter Tech
01-30-2011, 12:52 PM
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proper idle setting on a 2.9
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loweredexpectations
Re: proper idle setting on a 2.9
http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/images/2_9_Pic2.jpg
now, right in front of the engine block (someone ^^^^^already took the housing off) you can see the metal plate with 2 bolts. on...
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2.9 Liter Tech
01-30-2011, 11:41 AM
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Intermitent problem
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loweredexpectations
Re: Intermitent problem
hey jim and pam, we might need to know more symptons, but maybe this thread will help you out for now.
http://www.fordrangerforum.com/2-9-liter-tech/25395-acts-like-runs-out-fuel.html (click the...
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2.9 Liter Tech
01-30-2011, 11:34 AM
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Acts like it runs out of fuel
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loweredexpectations
Re: Acts like it runs out of fuel
does it run fine when it's operating at a cold temperature? if so it's definitely your ignition module or coil or BOTH. the module and coil warm up after about 5-10 minutes depending on weather. and...
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2.9 Liter Tech
01-30-2011, 11:24 AM
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proper idle setting on a 2.9
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loweredexpectations
Re: proper idle setting on a 2.9
first off, let me state i'm a first timer. i'm no slouch, but i truly lack credibility in the vocabulary of auto mechanics so forgive me forehand.
i have an '89 5 speed. not exactly sure if you...
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2.9 Liter Tech
01-29-2011, 04:50 PM
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proper idle setting on a 2.9
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loweredexpectations
Re: proper idle setting on a 2.9
850 manual
800 auto
Forum:
2.9 Liter Tech
01-29-2011, 04:49 PM
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Remove and replace E-break cable?
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1,996
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loweredexpectations
Re: Remove and replace E-break cable?
... pep boys dude. just did it, 127 bucks. it's worth every penny.
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