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Sholt25
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Wheels and Tires
11-14-2013, 08:02 AM
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How to Replace your Wheel Cylinder
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Sholt25
Re: How to Replace your Wheel Cylinder
Thanks, getting ready to this on Saturday. I was hoping there was a way to replace without removing all the brake stuff, but I guess not. I like your bloopers at the end of the video. :o
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
08-09-2012, 06:02 AM
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Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration
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47,378
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Sholt25
Re: Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration
Do you have a part number for the 180 thermosts?
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
09-15-2011, 01:49 PM
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Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration
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47,378
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Sholt25
Re: Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration
My truck started the pinging about a month ago, I switched the truck to synthentic oil about 8k miles ago but I don't think that was the cause. So two weeks ago I put a bottle of seafoam in it and...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
05-12-2011, 07:02 AM
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3.0 Liter V6 MPG?
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Sholt25
Re: 3.0 Liter V6 MPG?
When I first got my Ranger, I was getting around 15 MPG. It had 31" inch American prospector off road tires on it, and the front end needed work. New ball joint's, tie rods, etc. I replaced the 31"...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-16-2011, 04:41 PM
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Loud click, like a clutch engaging while idling
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Sholt25
Re: Loud click, like a clutch engaging while idling
:)Well, I guess Bcghosttowns is right, if I keep the controls on vent, floor, or off, it doesn't do it. Thanks! I am going to check the mileage again now, I was averaging 15.5 miles a gallon, but I...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-15-2011, 07:56 PM
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Loud click, like a clutch engaging while idling
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Sholt25
Re: Loud click, like a clutch engaging while idling
I'm not using the AC though, would it do that even if the air is off?
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-15-2011, 07:32 PM
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Loud click, like a clutch engaging while idling
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Sholt25
Loud click, like a clutch engaging while idling
I've noticed that when my 3.0 is idling in park, or even sitting at a light in drive, there is a sound like a clutch engaging or something, kind of like turning on the air or something. You can hear...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
03-29-2011, 04:56 AM
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Oil filter leak ?
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Sholt25
Re: Oil filter leak ?
I took it back to the oil change place again, they let me go down in the pit while they looked at it. They wiped off all the oil ( oil was sprayed on the starter, the trans cowling, the cross frame,...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
03-27-2011, 06:30 PM
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Oil filter leak ?
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Oil filter leak ?
I have had my ranger about 2 months now, I took it for it's first oil change since I've had it, (60k miles now) Since the oil change I noticed some spotting underneath, so I took it back to the oil...
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Suspension Tech
03-25-2011, 06:34 AM
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What causes a loud bang when you hit bumps?
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Sholt25
Re: What causes a loud bang when you hit bumps?
This problem has been fixed. I took it to my mechanic and he put it up on the lift. First thing we noticed was that the stabalizer link on the passenger side was MISSING ! as in not even there ! Next...
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Interior Tech
03-14-2011, 05:19 AM
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Power window rattles when going down
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Sholt25
Re: Power window rattles when going down
Sorry no update yet, I am going to take the door panel off and see if I can figure it out, but it's been cold and wet here in Michigane, and I don't have any heat in the gararge, so it will wait a...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
03-09-2011, 01:11 PM
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1991 Ranger cuts off and wont restart
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Sholt25
Re: 1991 Ranger cuts off and wont restart
That sounds like a fuel filter to me, it would make sense since you said it originally had old gas in it.
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
02-26-2011, 04:47 PM
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Zip tie mod?
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Sholt25
Re: Zip tie mod?
Well, I did it, and it really did help a little, I was able to put 2 medium sized zip ties on the end of the cable, and the pedal is more responsive, thanks!
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
02-25-2011, 11:34 AM
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Zip tie mod?
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Sholt25
Re: Zip tie mod?
Thanks for the link, I'll give it a shot !:)
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
02-25-2011, 09:46 AM
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Zip tie mod?
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Sholt25
Zip tie mod?
Can someone give me an explanation and instructions for doing the zip tie mod? It's suppose to be a way to increase exceleration.:confused:
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Interior Tech
02-16-2011, 02:18 PM
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Power window rattles when going down
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Sholt25
Re: Power window rattles when going down
Not sure how to describe it, it's almost like it rocks back and forth, like it's uneven. Only slightly annoying but I figure it's going to break sooner or later. I tried spraying silicone lubricant...
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Interior Tech
02-16-2011, 09:25 AM
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Power window rattles when going down
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Sholt25
Power window rattles when going down
I have an 02' Ranger XLT, and the drivers side power windows "shakes" or "rattles" as it's going down, it doesn't do it every time, and it never does it going up. It seems like it's loose from the...
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Wheels and Tires
02-16-2011, 08:01 AM
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31x10.5 50R15 issues
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Sholt25
31x10.5 50R15 issues
I bought my first Ranger a few weeks ago, I have had to fix a few minor things, but it's getting there. The truck came with almost brand new American Prospector 31x10.5 50R15 tires on it, and while...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
02-15-2011, 11:59 AM
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Is 5w20 oil good enough ??
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Sholt25
Re: Is 5w20 oil good enough ??
Thanks. I think I'll run the 5w20, but full synthentic, folks in this forum seem to think it makes a big difference.
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
02-15-2011, 11:43 AM
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Is 5w20 oil good enough ??
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Sholt25
Is 5w20 oil good enough ??
I just recently bought my first Ranger, an 02' with a 3.0L v6. I can see the original owner was using 5w20, and even the oil filler cap says 5w20 on it. I have read only bad things about 5w20 oil,...
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Electrical Tech
02-06-2011, 11:50 AM
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Where O' where is my blower motor resistor ?
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Sholt25
Re: Where O' where is my blower motor resistor ?
I found it! It was on the blower motor housing under the hood, I couldn't see it because there was a rubber hose over it. I took the 2 screws out and found that the electrical connector was...
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Suspension Tech
02-03-2011, 05:00 PM
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6
What causes a loud bang when you hit bumps?
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3,661
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Sholt25
What causes a loud bang when you hit bumps?
I just bought a 2002 Ranger XLT 3.0L with 58k miles, it's a nice truck but needs a little fixing. The door handles were loose, already fixed that, the heater fan only works on high, ( i found the...
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Electrical Tech
02-03-2011, 11:18 AM
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6
Where O' where is my blower motor resistor ?
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Sholt25
Where O' where is my blower motor resistor ?
I just bought a 2002 Ranger XLT, it's a nice truck but needs a few things fixed. This post is about the fan switch, the first 3 positions blow almost no air at all, but the high setting works fine....
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