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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 02-16-2011, 08:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,028
Posted By john_boi
Re: 4x4 problems

Sorry it's taken me so long to update but here's what happened since I installed the vacuum solenoid. It did absolutely nothing meaning I have a leak somewhere else. Solution? Hub lock mod. Costs...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 06-27-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,028
Posted By john_boi
Re: 4x4 problems

No prob, I'll update my situation as soon as I get the solenoid installed and tested.
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 06-26-2010, 07:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,028
Posted By john_boi
Re: 4x4 problems

I had the exact same problem on my car and here's what I did. Also I need to mention that it's not entirely fixed because I haven't got the part in yet but I have isolated it to a specific item.
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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 06-09-2010, 06:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,739
Posted By john_boi
4x4 not engaging properly.

Like many of you have faced, my 4x4 is only providing power to the rear wheels. I did the manual hub conversion and got the right front to connect. Here's my problem. I switched it over to 4x4 low...
Forum: General Tech 06-08-2010, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,871
Posted By john_boi
Re: Air doors, HVAC / heat

Thanks for the update. I had the same problem on mine and found a cracked hose that came out of the front right brake. Interesting to discover a vacuum line coming from the brake that would stop...
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 05-14-2010, 09:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,422
Posted By john_boi
Re: Undercoating your own

I was told by a mechanic not to use the rubberized undercoat. It can sometimes create a water bladder in turn causing rust and corrosion that is undetectable.
Forum: General Tech 02-18-2010, 05:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,983
Posted By john_boi
Ok well I decided to see how far I could get on...

Ok well I decided to see how far I could get on this project myself today and found that it was pretty simple. First You need to remove the wheel to get to unscrew the plastic wheel wells. From...
Forum: General Tech 02-18-2010, 07:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,983
Posted By john_boi
Parking brake cable

Ok so I've tried searching the forum for any posts on it but didn't find any so here it goes:

Parking brake cable snapped, bought a new one, pulled out the old one. How do I feed the 4" rubber...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-16-2009, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,204
Posted By john_boi
Fixed:) You guys were right. It was the battery...

Fixed:) You guys were right. It was the battery cables. They were corroded inside and out. It was strange because it the clicking was coming from the transmission not from the starter itself so...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-16-2009, 07:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,204
Posted By john_boi
It started just fine when I bought it. It...

It started just fine when I bought it. It started a 2nd time after that. I'm going to take off the starter today and see. It really didn't sound like it was coming from the starter but after some...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 06-15-2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,204
Posted By john_boi
Motor not turning over!

Help guys, I'm sure this has been posted before but I need to get this car running asap!! I just bought a 4cyl 98 ranger 5 spd today and after I got it home, it won't start. Here's the problem,...
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