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Forum: Project Logs 06-07-2014, 10:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,150
Posted By El Bandito
Re: Replacing My Fuel Pump, 2004 4.0L

(Months later... :alberteinstein:) I got it from rockauto. Still going strong, no problems.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 11-06-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,524
Posted By El Bandito
Re: Help, 2004 Intermittent Starting Problem

The problem ended up being a slowly dying fuel pump. I replaced the pump back in May (my first big diy repair!), and no problems since. Thanks for all the good suggestions!
Forum: Humorous Classified Finds 06-19-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 0
Craigslist / eBay Find: Its haves an good ac.
Views: 623
Posted By El Bandito
Its haves an good ac.

Title: Cheap truck.
Content: One long run-on sentence worth of awesome grammar.
My favorite part: Listing the truck as a sonoma s10 ranger.

http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/3043814161.html
Forum: Project Logs 06-04-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,150
Posted By El Bandito
Re: Replacing My Fuel Pump, 2004 4.0L

Update: over a week since fuel pump replacement, and no starting issues whatsoever. The truck seems to have more power and is getting much better mpg (17 in the city, up from about 14 before!). I...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 06-01-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,523
Posted By El Bandito
Re: Airtex Fuel Pump?

I wasn't sure it was the fuel pump, but the only symptom I had was that the truck would occasionally not start. It would turn over, sputter and idle low, then die. If I waited an hour or so after...
Forum: Project Logs 06-01-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,150
Posted By El Bandito
Re: Replacing My Fuel Pump, 2004 4.0L

Very cool, guys. I admit, doesn't look very safe or easy, but like doyouquaxu said, whatever works in a pinch. Luckily I got some buddies to tow my truck to my place when the pump failed, but I was...
Forum: Project Logs 05-28-2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,150
Posted By El Bandito
Re: Replacing My Fuel Pump, 2004 4.0L

I finished the project yesterday when some buddies came over for my birthday. It was an awesome day, and I'm glad to finally have a new fuel pump. And now the obligatory pictures:

Bed removed...
Forum: Project Logs 05-20-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,150
Posted By El Bandito
Got some pb blaster, thanks for the tip. And no...

Got some pb blaster, thanks for the tip. And no worries, Bwad, thanks for the heads up. I've already replaced all the cheap stuff, including the relay. I'm pretty sure it's the pump, but I guess...
Forum: Project Logs 05-20-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,150
Posted By El Bandito
Replacing My Fuel Pump, 2004 4.0L

Since I bought my truck last October, the fuel pump has been dying a slow death. It's finally to the point where I need to replace it before I end up stranded and paying for a tow. It seems like the...
Forum: Interior Parts 05-19-2012, 11:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,249
Posted By El Bandito
Re: Mustang Domes, Various Colors

Bump for my fuel pump going out today.. I need to raise some money fast! I still have two tan, one light tan, and one grey, I ship with priority mail, and all bulbs are tested and working. Thanks!
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 05-19-2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,523
Posted By El Bandito
Airtex Fuel Pump?

My fuel pump has been slowly failing, and it's so frequent now that I can't ignore it anymore. I'm replacing it by this Tuesday. Has anyone had an experience, good or bad, with Airtex? It's $173 on...
Forum: Interior Parts 05-11-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,249
Posted By El Bandito
Forum: Interior Parts 05-10-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,249
Posted By El Bandito
Re: Mustang Domes, Various Colors

Bump, for current stock see original post.
Forum: Exterior Parts 05-05-2012, 12:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,559
Posted By El Bandito
Re: Black Ford Oval, "Limited" Badge ($10, TX)

Black emblem now sold. Limited badge still up for grabs.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-04-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,705
Posted By El Bandito
Re: help me!!!

Welcome. Can't wait to see this eyesore transform into a real Ranger. :D Nice work on the free truck man!
Btw.. what color are you thinking?
Forum: Interior Parts 05-04-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,508
Posted By El Bandito
Re: Camo painted interior parts

Bump for originality with good execution. Nice work man!
Forum: Exterior Parts 05-04-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,559
Posted By El Bandito
Black Ford Oval, "Limited" Badge ($10, TX)

I have two Ford Emblems for sale. $10 each including shipping, or $15 for the pair.
1:
a custom made black 4.5" oval with chrome base, black background, and chrome lettering. I made it, and then...
Forum: Interior Parts 05-04-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,249
Posted By El Bandito
Re: Mustang Domes, Various Colors

Bump for new stock!
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 04-20-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,388
Posted By El Bandito
Re: Glow in the Dark Ford Oval

Thanks man. It's easy to paint and looks good as long as you don't F the plastic up too much removing the chrome. Getting all the chrome out was the toughest part, at least for me. There are still a...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 04-20-2012, 12:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,388
Posted By El Bandito
Re: Glow in the Dark Ford Oval

Finally got some pics of it on the truck in the daytime, as well as a couple of the new oval on the back. Both of these glow pretty brightly after a charge in the dark. :D
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Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 04-17-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,388
Posted By El Bandito
Got that right ;p

Got that right ;p
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 04-17-2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,388
Posted By El Bandito
Re: Glow in the Dark Ford Oval

I haven't mounted it yet, but here's my new 7" Glo-val :p for the front grille. I also re-made the smaller oval on the back to have a chrome base and black script instead of chrome. I'll get pics of...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 04-17-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,388
Posted By El Bandito
Re: Glow in the Dark Ford Oval

lol! I promise I've been working hard on it. I screwed up a couple of times and had to start from scratch, but I've finally got a finished Ford Glo-val (trademark El Bandito, all rights reserved, not...
Forum: Interior Parts 04-17-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,249
Posted By El Bandito
Re: Mustang Domes, Various Colors

Yes, I still have two grey and three tan.
Forum: Interior Parts 04-15-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 568
Posted By El Bandito
Re: Grey Explorer Dome ($15 Shipped)

Bump.. still up for grabs!
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