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Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 03-02-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,687
Posted By DANE
Re: cleaned my engine bay now belt squeaking

i just took a rag soaked it in dawn soap and water and held it against the belt while it was running. dotn wear long sleeves while doing it hahahasnt made a noise since
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-20-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

well its in my brother installed it for me at the shop he said it was easy as shit
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-05-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

painted the brackets

http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r605/brueggemann1/10.jpg
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-05-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

Haha ok yeah ill let you know. It doesnt look very hard but who know i havebt done yet ill try to take as many pics as i can
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-04-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

heres a pic i painted it up


http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r605/brueggemann1/engine.jpg

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http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r605/brueggemann1/engine2.jpg
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-03-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

Gcextreme DAM you are ready and i wish i got my motor that cheap haha
But yeah i pulled valve covers off the engine in my truck now and literally i can scoop out the oil with my finger so much...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-03-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

Got another engine in 59k miles installin it tomorrow, any tips on certain things to replace before installation?
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-30-2012, 04:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,919
Posted By DANE
Re: difference between flex fuel and gas

haha yeah i know
the taurus motor fell thru
got timing checked they said it was right
noone else seems to be able to tell me whats wrong with it
everyones saying theyve never heard a ranger...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-30-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,919
Posted By DANE
difference between flex fuel and gas

im getting a gas engine for my 2000 ranger flex fuel do i just swap the injectors and thats it? ford couldnt really tell me the difference
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-30-2012, 07:33 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

no not burning any oil thats what im thinking too
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-29-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

Haha yeah definately ill let you know what i come acros here shortly thanks for all your help man
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-28-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

Yeah doing that tomorrow mine didnt have any markings on it
As i was doing this a guy came over an says hes almost positive its a collapsed lifter and told me to run kerosene through it till it...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-28-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

Yeah the one in the very back of engine
There's 268k
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-28-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

Changed sensor and synchronizer change a thing still sounds like a deisel and no power at all and no check engine light

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Didnt change anything*
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-27-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

oh ok im about to do it in a few thanks
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-27-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

im still stumped on how to do the t.d.c thing
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-27-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

i replaced the sensor on top it seems to run a little bit better but still major power loss, i called advance and told them distributor and had them look it up all kinds of ways but it keeps saying...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-25-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

i changed my coil pack before it didnt do anything though

what would happin if i just unplug the camshaft sensor and start it?
would it do any damage
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-25-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

yeah im gunna replace the sensor tomorow i just dont know if i should get the whole cam sensor and synchronizer i mean mind as well i guess
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-25-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

Havent swapped out the cam sensor yet but i went out to start it earliar and it wouldnt start for awhile then gave it some gas an it started then idled high as shit and shaking real bad
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-24-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

I had a CEL come on before i did this but said screw it because i figured it was from me changin my o2 sensor a few weeks ago but i got it scanned on way home and came back with

P0340
Camshaft...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-24-2012, 09:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

I unbolted convertor couldnt tell any difference was to loud
Tryd driving it but still felt the same.
Engine was still shaking though
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-23-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
Re: 3.0 tremendous loss of power

yeah i think i can unbolt it right before the cat actually im gunna try that real quick an see what happins besides it being loud as shit haha

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thanks for the responses ill let you...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-23-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,776
Posted By DANE
3.0 tremendous loss of power

Hi ive been havin some issues
I have a 2000 ranger 3.0 flex fuel 268k
Been hearing rattling cant tell if its a rattle or a tick though
Sounds like its coming from convertor
Got check engine light...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain Parts 01-23-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 0
Want to Buy: 2000 ranger 3.0
Views: 418
Posted By DANE
2000 ranger 3.0 engine!

i need a 3.0L flex fuel engine
99 or 2000
-thanks
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