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Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 04-22-2015, 02:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 855
Posted By Mike2362
Re: Valve cover removal help!

Finally got the stripped bolt out so how do I find new bolts. None of the oem sites even list the valve cover bolts for sale. Any ideas? Mike
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 04-22-2015, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 855
Posted By Mike2362
Re: Valve cover removal help!

Thanks I'll give them a try. I'll have to cut the stud portion off but the one that stripped doesn't use the stud any way. Mike
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 04-22-2015, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 855
Posted By Mike2362
Valve cover removal help!

I got a bad lifter on the 1,2,3 side of the engine so I need to get the valve cover off but there is the problem. The second stud I tried to loosen is rounded off. Any ideas on how to get it out. ...
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-23-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By Mike2362
Re: All signal lights flashing?????

Sorry about that 02 Edge 4x4. Mike
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-23-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By Mike2362
Re: All signal lights flashing?????

Did a little testing and found out the signal lights work fine if the headlights are on. It just confused the issue more for me. Has anybody seen this before?
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-21-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By Mike2362
All signal lights flashing?????

Just replaced all my signal lights with LEDs, now all the lights flash when I turn on either signal light. I replaced the factory flasher with a new load independent one. Any ideas? I'm not afraid...
Forum: Exterior Tech 07-15-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,274
Posted By Mike2362
Re: trying to find rocker panels

Found rocker repair panels for my 02 4dr at varsityfordparts.com. Enter your year and model (Ranger) their under Cab/rocker panels. Hope this helps (about $100.00 a side). Mike
Forum: Exterior Tech 07-15-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 911
Posted By Mike2362
Door dolly plans?

Anyone have a set of plans for or know where I can get a set of plans for a door dolly/rack handler? I think I have the required square/plate steel to build it but need some good ideas. I'm in the...
Forum: Exterior Tech 05-01-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,875
Posted By Mike2362
Re: How difficult to replace front passenger fender?

Not real hard to do, I've had mine on and off a number of time. Bolts under the hood, behind the grille, front of the door and one at the bottom of the rear part of the fender. My 03 uses 5/16"...
Forum: Fabrication and Tool Tech 04-29-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,572
Posted By Mike2362
Re: Putting the bed/box back on.

I went to the junk yard and picked up a set of bolts and unuts for $5.00. They needed a little cleaning but work just fine. Mike
Forum: Exterior Tech 04-24-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 939
Posted By Mike2362
Fender flare question?

I just picked up a XLT Flareside bed for my 02 edge. Will the Styleside flares fit the Flareside bed? I made a template from the old bed and did a quick check as to alignment, it appears they will...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 04-10-2012, 05:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,125
Posted By Mike2362
Re: 4.0 Pulsing idle?

Thanks for the advice, the plug wires look new so maybe the MAF is the problem. Mike
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 04-09-2012, 07:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,125
Posted By Mike2362
Re: 4.0 Pulsing idle?

Thanks, already replaced the plugs but I'll try the wires. Mike
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 04-08-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,125
Posted By Mike2362
4.0 Pulsing idle?

My 2002 4.0 4x4 pulses (@ between 1200 and 1800 RPM) when I first start it, it drops down to about 600 for a short period the starts pulsing again. It's done this since I got it, I replaced the fuel...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-23-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,776
Posted By Mike2362
Re: what size tap for 4.0 spark plug hole? ASAP!

14mm I got a thread chaser at O'Reilly's auto parts for $6.99 worked great for me.
Forum: Suspension Tech 03-12-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 900
Posted By Mike2362
Stuck (rusted) nuts & bolts?

Just for info, had a couple of broken/stuck exhaust studs. I tried everything from heat to PB Blaster and every other penetration product, read an piece about FreezeOff by CRC. It cools and...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 02-01-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,421
Posted By Mike2362
Intake manifold?

Is there a special tool required to remove the interior bolts on the intake? They appear to be an allen but my craftsman 3/8" drive allen doesn't fit through the hole above the the bolt. Thanks Mike
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 01-07-2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 556
Posted By Mike2362
What is with these on line OEM parts places?

I'm trying to find a new (OEM) muffler bracket for an 02 Edge 4WD (bolts to the frame) and tail pipe bracket. The online discount places only have hangers for the 2.3L trucks. FordParts.com has...
Forum: Exterior Tech 01-02-2012, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,600
Posted By Mike2362
Re: Radiator Support replacement

Thank you. I'll fire up the MIG. Mike :)
Forum: Exterior Tech 01-02-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,600
Posted By Mike2362
Radiator Support replacement

Anyone out there ever replaced the radiator support on a 98-03 Ranger? Bought my Ranger on Ebay and the radiator support is all rusted out. New one is going to be delivered on Thursday. It looks...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 12-17-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,056
Posted By Mike2362
Re: 2012 Ranger

Last Ranger rolled off the line today and the plant is being closed. Sorry, no more Ranger. :( Mike
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 12-17-2011, 05:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,028
Posted By Mike2362
Re: Headlight retaining clips

Thanks guys, I only need one. The post from Pietato is OK for the 98-2000 but the headlight header changed in 01. I bought the truck off Ebay and the more I dig the more stuff I need. One of the...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 12-16-2011, 11:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,028
Posted By Mike2362
Headlight retaining clips

Any idea where I can get headlight retaining clips for my 2002 Ranger Edge? The junk yards seem to be picked over for these clips. Thanks Mike
Forum: Exterior Parts 12-13-2011, 04:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By Mike2362
Re: 98 - 2000 Ranger Headlight header

$40.00. I'll be in Bristow, VA on the 22nd of December. Mike
Forum: Exterior Parts 12-13-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 464
Posted By Mike2362
98 - 2000 Ranger Headlight header

I have a new in the box headlight header, I ordered the wrong one for my 2002 Edge. If interested please email me at madinolfi@att.net. I'm located 20 miles west of Charleston, SC. I can check on...
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