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Drivetrain Tech
09-20-2015, 10:27 AM
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Axle removal issue
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Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: Axle removal issue
Many thanks to all who offered up ideas. Grinding one tooth down worked. The pin came right out.
Tom W
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Drivetrain Tech
09-20-2015, 05:55 AM
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Axle removal issue
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Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: Axle removal issue
Thanks a million. I will try that.
Forum:
Drivetrain Tech
09-20-2015, 04:32 AM
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Axle removal issue
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1,367
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: Axle removal issue
Thanks. The bolt that holds the cross shaft in is out. The cross shaft will not come all the way out part of it hits the ring gear. I have worked on others and when you removed the little holding...
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Drivetrain Tech
09-19-2015, 03:58 PM
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Axle removal issue
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tpwsr1
Axle removal issue
On a 01 2wd ranger with open diff 3.73 ratio. I am trying to get the left axle out. The spider gear cross shaft will not come all the way out. Part of it hits the ring gear and won't come out. I took...
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Interior Tech
11-23-2012, 06:10 PM
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Silver HVAC Difficulties..
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2,523
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: Silver HVAC Difficulties..
You have the wrong HVAC controller. There are differences in them. You need to get the exact same one that was in your vehicle.
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Drivetrain Tech
02-01-2012, 05:26 PM
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2WD front wheel bearings...
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Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: 2WD front wheel bearings...
On 2 wd the front hub bearings are a separate replace item. But, you have to knock out the races and drive new ones in that come with the new bearings. Now the catch, if the new races do not go in...
Forum:
General Ford Ranger Discussion
01-26-2012, 06:18 PM
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My Ranger is dieing
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2,773
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: My Ranger is dieing
Any good metal worker should be able to make you some rocker panels. Did you check JC Ripme (Whitney).
Forum:
General Tech
01-26-2012, 06:09 PM
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cruse controll recall fix???
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1,340
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: cruse controll recall fix???
The jumper harness is very easy to see. You can easily tell that is not the original wiring to the cruise cut switch on the top front end of the master cylinder. If you don't have it, anyF ord...
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
01-26-2012, 06:02 PM
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rough idle and high idle?
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7,388
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: rough idle and high idle?
I would try a reman Mass Air Flow Sensor. They can be bad and not have the MIL come on. Cleaning will not repair a bad MAF.
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Electrical Tech
01-26-2012, 05:58 PM
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Hooked my battery in backwards.
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6,108
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: Hooked my battery in backwards.
Fire Ranger is correct. You probably fried the ignition switch and some of the wiring going into it. Good Luck.
Forum:
General Ford Ranger Discussion
01-26-2012, 05:48 PM
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Who has the end of model rangers?
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3,328
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: Who has the end of model rangers?
Ford is producing a small run of 2012s for fleet customers.
Forum:
Exterior Tech
01-02-2012, 03:21 PM
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radiator guard?
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2,012
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: radiator guard?
It does need to be there for the air flow through the radiator for proper cooling of the engine.
Tom W
Forum:
General Tech
01-02-2012, 03:18 PM
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Need help identifying part
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1,242
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: Need help identifying part
Hello, it is called a water valve. It cuts the coolant off when the ac is on max (recirc). Any auto parts store should have the part you need.
Tom W
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
12-24-2011, 05:49 PM
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HELP! Coolant leaking from a heater control valve? PICS
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Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: HELP! Coolant leaking from a heater control valve? PICS
Replace the water valve, it should priced not to bad at a Pep Boys, advance auto and the like.
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4-Cylinder Tech
12-24-2011, 05:46 PM
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Overheating Question
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1,389
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: Overheating Question
Replace the water pump, very cheap and east to do.
Forum:
4-Cylinder Tech
12-24-2011, 05:43 PM
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98 Ranger has 8 plugs-- need help changing
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4,199
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: 98 Ranger has 8 plugs-- need help changing
Most people only replace the 4 plugs on the intake side, the other 4 don't do much. Just replce the primsry plugs.
Forum:
Electrical Tech
12-24-2011, 05:40 PM
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Battery Runs Down
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1,972
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: Battery Runs Down
GEM = Gerneric Electronic Module. AKA cheap body controller. You have a serious off draw problem that you need to track down what is causing it.
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4-Cylinder Tech
12-24-2011, 05:32 PM
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bad fuel millage
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3,252
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: bad fuel millage
You need to fix the big hole in your gas tank. I don't think its possible to get that kind of mileage with a 4 cylinder. I have a short cab, short box ranger with a 2.3 and 5 speed manual. It get...
Forum:
4-Cylinder Tech
12-18-2011, 07:34 PM
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loss of coolant, trouble heating up.
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4,340
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: loss of coolant, trouble heating up.
Replace the pump and see what happens. New pumps are very cheap and very easy to change.
Forum:
Interior Tech
12-18-2011, 07:30 PM
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Coolant Issue
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998
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: Coolant Issue
A brand new water pump is $28 at advance auto. Takes about 15 minutes to replace it.
Forum:
Electrical Tech
12-18-2011, 07:24 PM
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dash lights
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3,622
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: dash lights
Instrument cluster lights usually have their own small 5 amp or so fuse.
Forum:
4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
12-16-2011, 08:01 PM
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5
Bad idle in drive | Rev's in Neutral, stumbles in Drive
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2,670
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: Bad idle in drive | Rev's in Neutral, stumbles in Drive
Look at the IAC, MAF and the 0-2s.
Forum:
3.0 Vulcan Tech
12-16-2011, 07:56 PM
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Quick motor questions, Dohc Sohc?
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5,035
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: Quick motor questions, Dohc Sohc?
See what the 8th digit of the vin is. A U means it is a SOHC. You could check online to decode your *th digit.
Tom W
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See what the 8th digit of the vin is. A U means it is a...
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
12-16-2011, 07:49 PM
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Steering Wheel vibration HELP!!!!!!
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12,741
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: Steering Wheel vibration HELP!!!!!!
Your hanging caliper could have something to do with it, but the hubs could be bad. The auto lock hubs can give big problems. Also very bad lower ball joints could give a problem like you are having....
Forum:
Drivetrain Tech
12-16-2011, 07:38 PM
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10
Jerking when I press gas pedal
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7,269
Posted By
tpwsr1
Re: Jerking when I press gas pedal
Sounds like it might be a misfire, better head for the plugs and wires. Spray water on the wires with it running at idle and if it changes the way it runs. If your engine is in a poor state of tune...
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