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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-17-2014, 05:04 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 47,491
Posted By SGL1
Re: Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration

Ha no, not sure if you were aware but Shell and Chevron purportedly have the best gas with Diamond Shamrock/Valero running 3rd. Believe it or not I do seem to get good mileage from using Shell....
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-15-2014, 07:31 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 47,491
Posted By SGL1
Re: Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration

Bumping this because recently I quit running E85 and damned if that clatter didn't come back.
Engine clatters loudly when I get down on it and thing always idles rough/unsteady. It's been doing...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-28-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 886
Posted By SGL1
Re: Blend Door acutator

I can find this mess behind glove box correct? 2000 Ranger XLT.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-28-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 886
Posted By SGL1
Blend Door acutator

I tell ya if it ain't one thing, it's another. So I read in another thread about heater working intermittently and I believe this could be the culprit. Turn on heat sometimes it blows cold air...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-14-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,518
Posted By SGL1
Re: Tranny issues

Thanks for all the good advice. Might just bite the bullet and take to a good shop. Maybe have them do a BG flush. I don't know near enough to do it myself and I'll admit it.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-10-2013, 11:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,518
Posted By SGL1
Re: Tranny issues

I probably just drop pan and put new filter on with fluid. But will look into flushing as well. Thanks.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-09-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,518
Posted By SGL1
Tranny issues

So the 'ol girl (Iris) has 147K on 'er and has never (to my knowledge) had a transmission service. I know go head and lemme have it but I've just ain't had the extra dough to drop because there...
Forum: Suspension Tech 08-18-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By SGL1
Re: Are these ball joints up to snuff?

Ok that's what I figured you meant. Believe we did that and there isn't any play but I will check again.
Forum: Suspension Tech 08-17-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By SGL1
Re: Are these ball joints up to snuff?

How would I go about doing that?
Forum: Suspension Tech 08-16-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By SGL1
Re: Are these ball joints up to snuff?

Thanks good to know!
Forum: Suspension Tech 08-14-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By SGL1
Are these ball joints up to snuff?

Because they don't look right to me. Had a shade tree mechanic do them because I was moving into a house, was cash poor and they needed to be done. Now the front end vibrates like a mofo and my...
Forum: Suspension Tech 06-24-2013, 04:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,101
Posted By SGL1
Re: Ball Joint replace upper & Lower

Yep it's coil springs. I wasn't aware of the torsion bar until I saw it at Rock Auto because the different parts numbers and such. Was a bit confusing.
Forum: Suspension Tech 06-23-2013, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,101
Posted By SGL1
Re: Ball Joint replace upper & Lower

Nice thanks!
Forum: Suspension Tech 06-23-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,101
Posted By SGL1
Re: Ball Joint replace upper & Lower

Crap sorry left that out! It's a 4x2. Now it does have the springs with shocks so I assume it's a coil spring suspension. I know just enough to get me in trouble. I managed to replace the stabilizer...
Forum: Suspension Tech 06-23-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,101
Posted By SGL1
Ball Joint replace upper & Lower

I own a 2000 Ranger XLT V6-Flex and need to replace the ball joints. Problem is Moog offers parts for both torsion bar and coil spring suspension. I believe mine has the coil spring but how do you...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-24-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,064
Posted By SGL1
3.0 Flex best coil pack

I have an idea my coil pack may need to be replaced but it's a shot in the dark. Don't want to blow a lot if it's not so should I drop the $70+ for a Ford or have any of you tried any others you like?
Forum: Suspension Tech 02-06-2013, 04:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,618
Posted By SGL1
Re: 2000 3.0 4x2 front end squeaking

Yeah it was short lived. Steering wheel making noise again. Always sumthin'.
Forum: Suspension Tech 02-03-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,618
Posted By SGL1
Re: 2000 3.0 4x2 front end squeaking

I have found joy!!! Love days like this I gotta say because the fk'ers are too few and in between. But pays to have a mechanic in the family. Apparently when I replaced the tie-rods (yeah, I did it)...
Forum: Suspension Tech 01-30-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,618
Posted By SGL1
Re: 2000 3.0 4x2 front end squeaking

Great. So new front end basically? Ok, I'm gonna start a fund thread. $5, $10, anything helps....:rolleyes:
Forum: Suspension Tech 01-28-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,156
Posted By SGL1
Re: help me squeaky squeaky

Simple fix: Happens to most Rangers. $30 and a wrench, 5 min tops.



:D
Forum: Suspension Tech 01-28-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,618
Posted By SGL1
Re: 2000 3.0 4x2 front end squeaking

NOOOO wrong answer bro. The correct answer was Simple fix: Happens to most 2000 models takes a wrench, 5 min and $30.

Now try again.

Hell, you could even add a 0 and I wouldn't be too pissed.
Forum: Suspension Tech 01-28-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,618
Posted By SGL1
2000 3.0 4x2 front end squeaking

Front end squeaks and moans on bumps and also when I turn the wheel. Truck has 129,700K. Has new tie rods. Sounds like coming mostly from passenger side. Last mechanic to do work told me new front...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-26-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 47,491
Posted By SGL1
Re: Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration

Not only pings but has unsteady idle. Replaced the idle air controller (think that's what it's called) but still does it. Does get better when I run E85 but man it clatters like a sob when I run 87...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-16-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 47,491
Posted By SGL1
Re: Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration

Well I did the tune up but still pings although not really bad. Bought some Seafoam so gonna try that. If that doesn't work I'll try the coil pack route.

One thing after another. :rolleyes:
Forum: Interior Tech 11-11-2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By SGL1
Re: Where can I find this part?

Oh NOOOOW you tell me! I was at the junk yard and saw 3 of these in perfect shape but since design was different I thought they wouldn't fit.
Then I did some research and saw this one now you tell...
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