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Forum: Trucks 01-12-2020, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,105
Posted By theant
Re: 2000 Ford Ranger XLT 4dr Supercab 3.0 Auto

Curious what you got for it. Have a 2000 v6 3.o with xmission to motor interface problem... breaks flex plates so expect it is the spreader or a spacer somewhere.

Also needs rack and pinikon ~$200...
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-12-2016, 11:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,407
Posted By theant
Re: Power Windows INOP

Nice post, wish I had seen it sooner.

There are so many things under the dash and it is cramped and hard to trace wires. I know I saw the reference to the relay on the passenger side but wanted...
Forum: Electrical Tech 07-12-2016, 11:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,897
Posted By theant
Re: Both power windows stopped working

If you are looking for help let me know. I've been through some automagic window problems lately.
Forum: General Tech 07-12-2016, 10:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,731
Posted By theant
Re: Power window problem

In looking for answers to my specific problem I came across this one and felt I could dump some of my experience for my next time or maybe somebody else, who knows?

A common break point for the...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-20-2016, 01:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,964
Posted By theant
Re: Cam position sensor and synchro

Nevermind, found the link http://www.fordrangerforum.com/how-to-submissions/83538-replace-camshaft-sync-sensor-3-0-a.html
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-20-2016, 01:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,589
Posted By theant
Re: No Oil pressure - Cam Sync?

I changed on my older engine because of it throwing the code.

My "new" one is at 70 K supposedly. I had a period of lost oil pressure that cannot be explained and forgot this.

Better change...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-20-2016, 01:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,964
Posted By theant
Re: Cam position sensor and synchro

Is the dealer the only place to get Motocraft or do I recall correctly that NAPA has them?
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-19-2016, 11:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,708
Posted By theant
Re: Oil leak

Man... don't it look like yo could just take a popsicle stick or something and kinda poke it back in?

It is oily now and I'd bet it would pop out again. I asked on another thread whether we could...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-19-2016, 10:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,104
Posted By theant
Talking Re: 2000 3.0 automatic 2wd

..well... my 2000 had the pouting front lip gasket blowout in the front. :eviltongue:

Before I got the chance to (and I had been delaying it as long as possible) I guess, lift the engine and try...
Forum: How-To Submissions 02-12-2016, 12:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 24,270
Posted By theant
Re: Door hinge pin and bushing replacement.

I would like to point out how valuable a thread like this is and THANKS TONS for keeping the pics up with this old article.

Who knows how many it has helped.

If you look back in the thread you...
Forum: General Tech 02-03-2014, 12:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By theant
Re: Fuel pump?

Mine is a 2000 v6 xlt and I only had trouble when I put a foot in it. I had a problem with a stuck regulator.

On my model it has regulator, level sensor, and pump in one unit. It is a pretty...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 11-13-2013, 01:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,257
Posted By theant
Re: miss fire fixed will it return ?

I bought a Mazda B2200 that had reportedly tons of smoke, ran poorly. $300

Too much oil, fouled plugs, oil all through exhaust. Changed plugs, drained and did oil right, still smoke left in...
Forum: Interior Tech 07-01-2013, 02:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By theant
Re: Yet another power window thread

Ha, ghetto... don't embarrass me but others drive the truck, daughter and wife.

Guess I'll go for the wood. My guess so far is the regulator is a sort of lever action that tends to drop in front...
Forum: Interior Tech 06-29-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 626
Posted By theant
Yet another power window thread

North44 answered part of my question here: Power Window (http://www.fordrangerforum.com/electrical-tech/36819-power-window.html) I want to keep the problem from getting worse and to seal it...
Forum: How-To Submissions 06-29-2013, 01:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 24,270
Posted By theant
Re: Door hinge pin and bushing replacement.

Thanks pooleo, great pics!

I think I might mic the hole bushing and drill the holes instead... if possible. I hope not to have to, or to minimize the amount of, grinding.
My son just finished...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 07-29-2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,649
Posted By theant
Re: Hope it's vacuum lines...

Because the whole unit was over $300 and I think I paid $75 for the pump itself. I have been out of work for almost 3 months and am gettin' a bit short on cash. I am grateful to be able to work on my...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 07-17-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,649
Posted By theant
Re: Hope it's vacuum lines...

OK, looking around I see problems with certain brands of pumps.

What I am really thinking now is that the pressure regulator may have some debris or stuck (open) check valve. I'll try to be sure...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 07-17-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,649
Posted By theant
Re: Hope it's vacuum lines...

Crap: haven't had time to work on it so much, off and on. Crimped fuel line when reinstalling the tank. Finally got all free and ran through clear hose after the filter and into one of them red...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 07-09-2012, 01:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By theant
Re: So the Welcome Bot sends me hate mail

Thanks for all the welcomes and info!
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 07-09-2012, 01:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,649
Posted By theant
Re: Hope it's vacuum lines...

ended up dropping it because of the liner and some hard to install bolts up front for tie-down loops.

Anyway, checked pump flow before filter still just a squirt... not even a good one!

So I...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 07-07-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,649
Posted By theant
Re: No fuel pressure, pours out above fuel filter tho

I got the stink on my arm from the gasoline after learning no fuel pressure and pulling fuel line just above (toward cab) fuel filter and it poured out pretty well like it is free.

Any good ideas...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 07-07-2012, 02:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,649
Posted By theant
Re: Hope it's vacuum lines...

Thank you both for your input.

I did have a problem at one time where my gas gauge read like 1/4 tank but it suddenly ran out of gas. I had been careful since then but I will check.

The motor...
Forum: How-To Submissions 07-05-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 24,270
Posted By theant
Re: Door hinge pin and bushing replacement.

Looks like the pics are gone.

Also on the last line of the above post: http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k1...View_Forum.jpg

I see the pic but Norton warns me of a bad site, Trojan I think.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 07-05-2012, 11:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,649
Posted By theant
Hope it's vacuum lines...

So I posted my howdy in the welcome forum because the Welcome Bot was harrassing me. :itsme:

My oil pan gasket looks like its bottom lip is hanging out behind the harmonic balancer. I managed to...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 07-05-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By theant
So the Welcome Bot sends me hate mail

In this forum I have never posted so violet, here's my first.

Yea, I play with words and most, but not all of my misteeks are on poipus.

I live near The Texas Gulf Coast and wade amongst the...
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