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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-05-2011, 06:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,331
Posted By jmonck
Re: need advice on how/where to start a rebuild

it's drivable now. I drive it everyday. but it's not the truck i rely on
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-04-2011, 08:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,331
Posted By jmonck
Re: need advice on how/where to start a rebuild

can't do all of it myself , but I've got friends and family to help with the overly technical stuff
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-04-2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,331
Posted By jmonck
Re: need advice on how/where to start a rebuild

thanks for the responses. forgot i posted this... yes I got it fairly cheap. 500 then 200 for new exhaust and the front end pulled out and new grill. definitely going with suspension first. And...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 06-29-2011, 04:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,331
Posted By jmonck
need advice on how/where to start a rebuild

I have single cab '93 4x4 4.0 auto w/ 450,xxx. still runs and drives. suspension is shot, steering bushings/ball joints/... are shot. every fluid leaks copiously, except tranny and diff. tranny...
Forum: General Tech 04-04-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,378
Posted By jmonck
Re: IAC cleaning question?

bump
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 04-04-2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,918
Posted By jmonck
Re: coolant/thermostat question..

No I haven't done that. I did check the reservior for bubbles though. Never noticed any while it was running. I did see some after it was shut off, only happened once though.
Forum: General Tech 04-03-2011, 12:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,378
Posted By jmonck
IAC cleaning question?

Is it OK to unscrew the solenoid from the rest of the IAC. I'm trying to clean mine and there is alot I can't seem to get to. I thought if I took the solenoid off, I could remove the plunger and...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 04-03-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,918
Posted By jmonck
Re: coolant/thermostat question..

Thanks guys, I just bought the truck and I have no idea when the last time anything was done. My thinking was that the spring was weak and couldn't push/pull against any extra pressure generated from...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 04-03-2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,918
Posted By jmonck
coolant/thermostat question..

Can anyone tell me if thermostats open against coolant flow or with it. Also, is there such a thing as a weak or sluggish thermostat? My temp gauge makes some pretty wide swings between being on the...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 04-02-2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,974
Posted By jmonck
Re: just bought another ranger, need some input

yup. mines got the push button module on the dash and the brainbox behind the driver seat. I'm gonna start by checking the shift motor first, then work my way back. it's my understanding that once...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 04-02-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,974
Posted By jmonck
Re: just bought another ranger, need some input

yeah, i figured it might be the head gasket too. i put some head gasket stop leak in today. if it makes a difference i know i need gaskets, and it will buy me some time. the oil was blacker than...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 04-02-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,974
Posted By jmonck
Re: just bought another ranger, need some input

versus the price of a new car with down payment and monthly payments...yes it is. for the cost of a down payment alone I could do alot to this truck. versus a used car with maybe less miles and...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 04-02-2011, 08:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,051
Posted By jmonck
Re: '93 4.0, 4x4 issue... no dash lights at start up

sweet!! thanks, I don't have ext cab but the brain box still sits right behind driver seat, I'll try that first.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 04-02-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,974
Posted By jmonck
Re: just bought another ranger, need some input

anyone?
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 04-01-2011, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,974
Posted By jmonck
just bought another ranger, need some input

i just purchased a '93 ranger 4.0L OHV 4x4 w/ approx. 250,000 miles on it. oil and filter, air filter, pcv, and clean maf is all i've done, and i have a fuel filter, just haven't put it on yet. it...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 02-22-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,051
Posted By jmonck
Re: '93 4.0, 4x4 issue... no dash lights at start up

somebody? anybody?
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 02-20-2011, 11:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,051
Posted By jmonck
'93 4.0, 4x4 issue... no dash lights at start up

I'm buying another ranger, this time with a bigger engine and 4wd. I'm getting it cheap because the 4wd isn't working. The seller tells me it's the shift motor seized up, but there aren't any lights...
Forum: Off Topic 02-15-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,517
Posted By jmonck
Re: List of things on vehicles that contribute to the "dumbing down of america"

heres one. How about designing engines so cramped and snaked over with emissions that most people are to intimidated to learn to change their own oil! I miss the old boats my parents used to drive, I...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 02-14-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,542
Posted By jmonck
Re: info on 2.3 mods

So, I removed the silencer from the intake muffler, but didn,t do the airbox mod cuz I can't find directions for one thats set up like mine. removing the silencer made a positive difference along...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 02-14-2011, 11:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,755
Posted By jmonck
Re: help????

kick the tank or have someone jump up and down on the back. rockin back and forth in my seat helped sometimes too.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 02-12-2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,542
Posted By jmonck
Re: info on 2.3 mods

thanks! exactly what I was looking for
Forum: Exterior Tech 02-12-2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,149
Posted By jmonck
Re: sideview mirror help?

HaHa... ! Thanks for the encouragement. I actually checked my haynes manual yesterday and, just like rangerstranger said, four screws and lift. Eezy Peezy!
Forum: General Tech 02-12-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,858
Posted By jmonck
Re: aftermarket intake product question...

I never made it past the first page of the first link, but it was certainly amusing. I never intended to buy one, just curious if they really worked since their still making them. Thanks for...
Forum: General Tech 02-11-2011, 09:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,858
Posted By jmonck
Re: aftermarket intake product question...

I can't tell how well my sarcasm is going over, so you guys might want to speak up, I can't hear you. Ha, thanks for the input. I came across the spiralmax years ago, and wondered if it would ever...
Forum: General Tech 02-11-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,858
Posted By jmonck
Re: aftermarket intake product question...

But I just ordered a leaf blower on line....;)
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