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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 09-08-2015, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,036
Posted By ranger45cal
power steering lines

98 2.3 4cly 5sp


high pressure line with sensor. can't find one can i do away with the sensor.

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autozone, dosen't even have a 2.3l engine to pick when looking for parts .
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-17-2014, 05:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,360
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: brake line question

yep. replaced some front lines last yr. so i don't anticipate a problem but you never know so i sprayed them anyways.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-17-2014, 05:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,360
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: brake line question

Thanks guys. sprayed it last night and they came right off this morn. looks like I'll be working in the rain today.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-17-2014, 05:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,360
Posted By ranger45cal
brake line question

brake line from rear dr side wheel to brass fitting above rear end blew out. It looks thinner than replacement lines I can buy at auto zone. will it make a difference if I just replace it with a...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-30-2014, 04:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,039
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: max speed 35mph and misfire on cylinder 4

sound like a clogged cat.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-28-2014, 06:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,702
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: radiator core replacement

it was rusted away.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-28-2014, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,702
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: radiator core replacement

the metal between the front fenders that holds you radiator and rests on the frame of the truck.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-28-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,663
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: 2.3L 4 cyl, is it enough?

point a to be 20mpg depending how you drive.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-28-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,702
Posted By ranger45cal
radiator core replacement

Just finished replacing the radiator core support. what a pain in the ass.

cost $98core support
36$ body mounts
36$ for spot weld cutters
12$ for bolts (body bolts)
7$ drill bit
22$ stainless...
Forum: General Tech 10-07-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 385
Posted By ranger45cal
upgrading to 15"rims /windshield replacement

thanks
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-10-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,363
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: Manual Trans F*ck'd up! What to do???

how did it go?
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-09-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 28,935
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: what do you get for mpg with your 2.3l?

20mpg
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-07-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,670
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: the dreaded heater core.

great at stating the obvious!


bought this truck off craigs list for $500 replaced a brake line,tstat,temp sensor,rotors, pads,tires,rear wheel bearings.


have put 12k miles on it since. if...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-07-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,670
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: the dreaded heater core.

Update.

10 hrs. three leftover screws. about 10 beers.dash has to be removed no ifs ands or butts about it.

putting it back was easier than taking it out. a screw gun saves a pile of time.
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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-03-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,670
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: the dreaded heater core.

I'm going to try to just remove enough to get to it. I'll start today and post what I find out. but removing the steering colum and such just seems crazy. if its too much of a pain in the a$$ I...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-01-2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,670
Posted By ranger45cal
the dreaded heater core.

hoping I can just losen the dash enough to get to it with out taking everything apart. I read if it dosn't have ac its possible any body ever do it with out taking the whole damn truck apart!!!!!
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 07-01-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,363
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: Manual Trans F*ck'd up! What to do???

slave cylinder.........
Forum: Off Topic 11-05-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,101
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: Ford has gone full retard

sorry guys the ranger sux!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

only reason I have one is I got it for a song!

mini vans are way cool don't knock them until you had one. my mini van can haul more shit get...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 11-05-2012, 06:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,178
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: 97 ranger rear end swap?

yes and no ....posi is when both wheels turn all the time no matter what. limited slip both wheels turn when one when starts to slip.

at least thats how I understand it.

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It...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-03-2012, 05:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 902
Posted By ranger45cal
temp sensor

well the ck engine came on. so I went to auto zone for them to put it on the code reader. It came back with an open loop in the cooling syatem. so I figured I would change the temp sensor. For 9 buck...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-30-2012, 06:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,178
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: 97 ranger rear end swap?

ok if I rebuild the rear end I should be able to put any gears ratio in it.

what gear ratio is the best for western pa

should I go full posi traction or limited slip.

locker would put me...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-29-2012, 06:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,178
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: 97 ranger rear end swap?

thats the way I'm leaning.
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-28-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,178
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: 97 ranger rear end swap?

I found a 3L73 7.5 that will bolt right up. when I turn the wheel the other wheel turns the same direction. but only for a couple turns then it stops. dosn't have any play where the drive shaft...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-26-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,178
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: 97 ranger rear end swap?

thanks I will look for a level two axle! I had a junk yard tell me 93-97 are the only compatible years. do you know if thats true. I might have a line on a 99 but don't know if it will fit.
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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 10-26-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,178
Posted By ranger45cal
Re: 97 ranger rear end swap?

it only has 14" rims and the most I would go is 15" rims. not planning any bigger than stock size tires.

the only thing I use it for is back and forth to work and picking shit up on craigs list.
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