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Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 01-18-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,392
Posted By Cody93
You can flush the whole deal with an inline kit...

You can flush the whole deal with an inline kit that prestone makes for cheap. Basically a tee that fits in a hose headed for the heater core that accommodates a garden hose. Turn the heater on full...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 01-18-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,392
Posted By Cody93
Yeah mine passed all checks and compression is...

Yeah mine passed all checks and compression is good. I have driven it for probably a year total with it going on. I swapped head gaskets in the middle of that though. I really don't see any negative...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 01-17-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,392
Posted By Cody93
I got a 93 4.0, does the same thing after...

I got a 93 4.0, does the same thing after replacing the water pump. Mine has the added bonus of a loud thumping while the air runs through the system.
I was told before that there is a kit to cure...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 09-19-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 954
Posted By Cody93
Threw some new u-joints in today and fixed the...

Threw some new u-joints in today and fixed the problem totally!
The joint in the rear had one cap that ground all the needle bearings to dust.. there was nothing left LOL
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 09-19-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 954
Posted By Cody93
I did look momentaraly but it was late.. I'm...

I did look momentaraly but it was late.. I'm gonna take another look right now.
I know its got a damper on the transfer case but I'm not sure where the harmonic balancer is.. I guess I will find out!
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 09-18-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 954
Posted By Cody93
Okay this is my dads 98 xlt 4.0 auto trans 4x4. ...

Okay this is my dads 98 xlt 4.0 auto trans 4x4.
I rode in the back of the truck against the cab and it sounded like I was right on top of it.
Under load(acceleration) there is a loud clanging like...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 09-16-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,102
Posted By Cody93
Ok I will take a look as soon as I get off work.....

Ok I will take a look as soon as I get off work.. I think your right about the rear only also because I did all the bearings up front and never found any sensor/ wires.
That makes sense about the e...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 09-15-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,102
Posted By Cody93
Ok, you might be right about the dirty sensor...

Ok, you might be right about the dirty sensor because I did do a lot of mudding there for a while.. I will try to find the sensors and clean them up a bit..
I didn't know there was a switch on the...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 09-15-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,102
Posted By Cody93
ABS light! Help me!

My Abs light is on and I would like to have working Abs before winter, so where should I start?
Code reader won't pull the code...
Thanks guys!
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-15-2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,543
Posted By Cody93
Yeah had them machined.. I fixed everything!...

Yeah had them machined..
I fixed everything! Such simple problems lol
Picked up permadry valve cover gaskets fixed oil leaks.
Picked up new injector o-rings and lubed them before installation....
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-14-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,608
Posted By Cody93
I couldn't find a thread chaser at my work (...

I couldn't find a thread chaser at my work ( hardware store) and didn't have time to search so I just ended up blowing them out with my compressor..
Got the truck all back together today and it runs...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-13-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,152
Posted By Cody93
Make sure that the ground wire on the body is...

Make sure that the ground wire on the body is good and there should also be a ground stuck on the back of the motor, the drivers side head I believe.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-12-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,543
Posted By Cody93
Just started the truck after replaceing the head...

Just started the truck after replaceing the head gasket and it doesn't look good. The truck started quickly but it took a few tries to get it to run continuously. (Purge fuel rail). Here's a list of...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-11-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,608
Posted By Cody93
Ok, good advice! The engine is still in the truck...

Ok, good advice! The engine is still in the truck though.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-10-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,608
Posted By Cody93
You're right, I borrowed a torque wrench and my...

You're right, I borrowed a torque wrench and my my Manuel should tell me the specs.. You think I need to tap the bole holes? Or just blow em out and oil the bolt?
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-10-2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,608
Posted By Cody93
Need advice/tips on engine reassembly after head gasket replacement!

Hey, I am getting ready to put my engine all back together tomorrow. I have the whole top end off to get to the head gasket. I am looking for ANY advice, tips, or tricks from all the veterens. I want...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-02-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,152
Posted By Cody93
Try giving the starter solinoid a few good whacks...

Try giving the starter solinoid a few good whacks with a hammer or something. Not enough to damage it but enough to rattle it good. If that works then the starter is fine but the solinoid should be...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 09-01-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 826
Posted By Cody93
replacing my head gaskets

Hey so I just got done tearing down the engine all the way too the cylinders. While the engine is open and parts off, what should I do before putting it all back together? I mean like, what to clean...
Forum: General Tech 08-31-2012, 11:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 894
Posted By Cody93
That's the direction I've been leaning. I have no...

That's the direction I've been leaning. I have no doubt I can put a gasket in it, but a head gasket job just isn't great when time and money are both hard to come by.
Forum: General Tech 08-31-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 894
Posted By Cody93
Thermagasket Head Gasket Repair

My truck recently failed a hydrocarbon dye test along with having a few symptoms for a while that indicated a bad head gasket. I am exploring options on how to fix it.
1st is buy all the parts and...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-21-2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,739
Posted By Cody93
Axle Code 91

Hey so I have axle code 91 on my door which means I have 3.27 gears. Is this good or bad? Im going do a rear axle swap near future so I am wondering what I should do for gearing. Opinions? What would...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-15-2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,328
Posted By Cody93
Hmm good to know.. a clutch kit would be a cool...

Hmm good to know.. a clutch kit would be a cool addition so if I find one that has a pilot bearing included, I might just get me one :) thanks man!
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 07-15-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 8,481
Posted By Cody93
You know you drive a ranger when your passenger...

You know you drive a ranger when your passenger says,"No that spot is too skinny" so you smile and back in with 2 feet of room on each side :)

When everyone in your local auto parts store knows...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-15-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,328
Posted By Cody93
Just changed the fluid in all three.. took me all...

Just changed the fluid in all three.. took me all day because the fill plug on all three are in terrible spots and I don't have a pump.. weird thing is, all the fluids looked just fine. The whine is...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 07-13-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,328
Posted By Cody93
I don't think so.. all the sound was up front so...

I don't think so.. all the sound was up front so I think my next step is to change the fluid in my transfer case, then rebuild it. Hey I appreciate the help!
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