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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-07-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,984
Posted By Ray Parrott
Re: Head Bolt torque 98 2.5

Put finishing touches on my Ranger today. Engine runs fine. Has good power and installed new cat. Drove for 50 miles like it says too so that computer can reset. Wound up with 2 codes tah are not in...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-07-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 15,998
Views: 1,066,400
Posted By Ray Parrott
Re: What did you do to your ranger today thread

I feel good. I finally finished installing new Cat Converter and both 02 sensors.:adore:
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-20-2011, 11:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,984
Posted By Ray Parrott
Re: Head Bolt torque 98 2.5

OK I get the first part of torque to 51 ft lbs. But unsure how to do the 90- 100 degree thing??????:eek:
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-20-2011, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,984
Posted By Ray Parrott
Head Bolt torque 98 2.5

Can any one tell me the proper head bolt torque on a 98 2.5 engine. I have tried to research this in other areas and get 51 ft lbs to 90-100 degrees????. I have ruined 2 head gaskets so far.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-14-2011, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,582
Posted By Ray Parrott
Re: 97 Ranger idles rough, requesting help.

I am not trying to throw you of track but had same problem with my 98 2.5. Run the compression test and see what you have. I had bad valves causing low vaccum and the thing would not run or Idle...
Forum: Misc Items 05-28-2011, 06:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 887
Posted By Ray Parrott
Re: Ranger parts for tools

Clinton I have a barn full of tools here in Colorado. Body tools, Paint guns, dent pullers, grinders, sanders.
I need a head for 98 Ranger 2.5
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-26-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,014
Posted By Ray Parrott
Re: mising only at idle desperate for a fix

Could be burnt exhaust valves
Forum: Off Topic 05-26-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,542
Posted By Ray Parrott
Re: I filed for Disability Friday...

Wish you all the Luck in the world. I broke left leg in 10 places in 2009 Cycle wreck. A month before had 5 stints put in. Had 2nd surgery on leg last March 2010. Took me 2 years to get my...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 05-21-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 766
Posted By Ray Parrott
Thumbs up After all the parts and SUGGESTIONS

I had purchased this Ranger to drive. I am 64 and disabled and was asking for suggestions on solving the problem that I had with it. Maybe I was too trusting in following the suggestions. I have...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 05-20-2011, 06:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,755
Posted By Ray Parrott
Does it have one or not. Cam Sensor

I ordered a new cam and crank sensor for my 98 Ranger XLT 2.5. I looke the up in the manuel. It says my Ranger does not have a cam sensor unless it is a california model. True/not true. Where is it...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-19-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,412
Posted By Ray Parrott
Re: My First Ford Ranger 1998 XLT

I have ordered a lot of parts for my Ranger and I ran into a glitch. I ordered a Cam Position Sensor and Crank Position Sensor. I have since been told that the 2.5 1998 does not have a cam sensor...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-16-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,412
Posted By Ray Parrott
Re: My First Ford Ranger 1998 XLT

I am still working on this Ranger trying to get it to idle and run right but the more I get into it the more I want to do. I am down to the injectors and. Replaceing all of them needed or not. I am...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-11-2011, 11:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,412
Posted By Ray Parrott
Cool Re: My First Ford Ranger 1998 XLT

I want to thank all of you for you input an suggestions addressing the problems I am having with my RANGER. Although its frutrating at times I am Having fun with it. Being handicap and 64 years old I...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 05-06-2011, 06:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,326
Posted By Ray Parrott
Re: cant handle a rev

Will five this a try. Thanks for the reply. I am learning a lot about this ranger in a short period of time thanks to all the input from this sight. Even with all the frustration I am looking forward...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 05-04-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,326
Posted By Ray Parrott
Re: cant handle a rev

I have a similar prob with a 98 Ranger 2.5. Started out with misfire code on 2&4. changed plugs, changed both coils, changed IAC, TPS ,egr, fuel pump and all filters, 3 cans starting fluid checking...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 04-25-2011, 01:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,412
Posted By Ray Parrott
Re: My First Ford Ranger 1998 XLT

Thank you Clinton, I will Buy 2 new coils and replace. I have to go 106 miles round trip to get them. At this milage should I consider changing timing belt along with cam & crank sensors...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 04-24-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,412
Posted By Ray Parrott
My First Ford Ranger 1998 XLT

I am having a real problem with a 1998 Ranger XLT. I purchased this truck at a Farm auction. I changed several things after bringing it home but still will not idle. What I have done so far is change...
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