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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-02-2014, 06:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,884
Posted By chicago96ranger
Re: Help? No heat in truck, Nasty cold Chicago weather

UPDATE:

After some words with the shop they fixed the no-heat without touching anything on the intake manifold. Their story changed after I told them I did some diagnosing. Receipt says replaced...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-22-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,884
Posted By chicago96ranger
Re: Help? No heat in truck, Nasty cold Chicago weather

Thanks for the info. I now know SO much more than I did a week ago, thx rangerdudes :)
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-21-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,884
Posted By chicago96ranger
Re: Help? No heat in truck, Nasty cold Chicago weather

I made my way over there to check it again.
*Yes, engine gets to operating temp, needle gauge stays at the halfway mark.
*i don't know if thermostat works. Supposedly the thermostat is located in...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-20-2013, 01:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,884
Posted By chicago96ranger
Re: Help? No heat in truck, Nasty cold Chicago weather

Yeah, the guys on TRS thought it odd so I will be getting it checked to rule out the heater core or blend door. FWIW, a popular YouTube mechanic, said that if the intake manifold is bad, could be a...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 12-17-2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,884
Posted By chicago96ranger
Help? No heat in truck, Nasty cold Chicago weather

So my moms Kia died and I have to let her use my truck for however long she needs. This is the first winter experience with the truck as I bought it in the summer as my second vehicle. She has the...
Forum: How-To Submissions 09-17-2013, 04:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,677
Posted By chicago96ranger
Re: How to: Replace gas tank filler neck ( tank leaking gas )

Pretty sure you don't have to remove bed. Saw a video of aa1auto guy doing it on YouTube
Forum: General Tech 09-05-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,359
Posted By chicago96ranger
Forum: General Tech 09-03-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,359
Posted By chicago96ranger
Forum: Interior Tech 09-03-2013, 04:47 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 303,383
Posted By chicago96ranger
Re: Seats that fit in the Ranger

Thanks guys. I've already been telling other Ranger owners that they have options to upgrade seats
Forum: General Tech 09-02-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,359
Posted By chicago96ranger
Re: Window seal...urAthane or butyl rubber?

Bump. Anyone know answer to last question regarding what the thickness of butyl seal I should get. They range from 1/8" to 1' :hmmmm::hmmmm:
Forum: Interior Tech 09-02-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 303,383
Posted By chicago96ranger
Re: Seats that fit in the Ranger

So I've read all the pages and detirmed what will fit. My question: guy is selling 97 explorr leather seats already off the vehicle. What if he didn't save the tracks or the bolts. Would I still be...
Forum: General Tech 09-01-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,359
Posted By chicago96ranger
Re: Window seal...urAthane or butyl rubber?

There are different sizes, thickness of tape. One I found on Amazon
-CRL 3/16" x 3/8" Double Sided Glazing Tape - Butyl Tape 25ft Roll Black
$12.99-

Will this be thick enough?
Forum: General Tech 09-01-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,359
Posted By chicago96ranger
Forum: General Tech 09-01-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,359
Posted By chicago96ranger
Re: Window seal...urAthane or butyl rubber?

Ok but should it be on a roll or use caulk gun application. Is there a well known brand ppl swear by or is it pretty much the same stuff whoever makes it? Thx
Forum: General Tech 09-01-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,359
Posted By chicago96ranger
Window seal...urAthane or butyl rubber?

Is there a definitive answer on this? For sealing the a rear window replacement. I've heard the industry standard is butyl rubber but then some point to roll ribbon from 3m being the best way to go-...
Forum: Exterior Tech 08-27-2013, 03:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 763
Posted By chicago96ranger
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 08-20-2013, 01:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 552
Posted By chicago96ranger
Leak from module

Never mind
Forum: Wheels and Tires 01-22-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,832
Posted By chicago96ranger
Re: Upgrading from 14 to 15" rims and tires

Ok thanks for the info. It makes for a less stressful decision!
Forum: Wheels and Tires 01-22-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,832
Posted By chicago96ranger
Re: Upgrading from 14 to 15" rims and tires

I forgot to add that the ties the guy is selling is off a 96 Ranger and are the deer hoof design. Pooleo you sound confident with your answer. You don't think a 4 inch difference in tire size would...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 01-22-2012, 07:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,832
Posted By chicago96ranger
Upgrading from 14 to 15" rims and tires

A guy is selling (4) 235 75 15 rims and tires for a good deal but I'm concerned that they could be too big or mess up the drive-train mechanicals. I currently have 225 70 14's which is the plus size...
Forum: General Tech 04-19-2011, 06:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,138
Posted By chicago96ranger
basic maintenance questions

In the process of trying to pass emissions soon.

My truck has been mostly sitting for the past few years with very little driving on it and now I'm trying to do anything to make it run better. I...
Forum: General Tech 04-18-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,827
Posted By chicago96ranger
Re: the battery hold down bolt broke

I tried to back that bolt out to no avail (I'll deal with that later). I put the new battery in and it started right up. Now on to the next repair. Thanks for all the advice!
Forum: General Tech 04-13-2011, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,827
Posted By chicago96ranger
Re: the battery hold down bolt broke

Funny, I did actually think of a belt. I do have some clearance under the plate. Tomorrow I think I'll try to remove that broken bolt. It looks like it simply is threaded into the tray. I'm not...
Forum: General Tech 04-13-2011, 05:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,827
Posted By chicago96ranger
Re: the battery hold down bolt broke

the magic of duct tape haha. I will look into a universal hold down kit! I hope autozone has it. Thanks

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@ mick- is that a universal kit? I will have to drill holes? I'm sure I can...
Forum: General Tech 04-13-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,827
Posted By chicago96ranger
the battery hold down bolt broke

When I removed the original battery I guess I put too much pressure on the battery hold down bolt and I'm wondering what my options are. I don't want to take off the battery plate as those bolts...
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