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Forum: Off Topic 05-06-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 20,682
Posted By punkk77
Re: What is your other (non-ranger) vehicle.

Looks good with the genjuan speed3 wheels!
Forum: Off Topic 05-01-2015, 03:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,256
Posted By punkk77
Re: Fellow College Students?

Thanks! Im so glad im done. I need to stay at my current job as a millwright until june, then ill be fully vested and can take a new job.

Im not sure what i want to get into...i have friends at GM...
Forum: Off Topic 04-30-2015, 09:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,256
Posted By punkk77
Re: Fellow College Students?

Just graduated from U of M Dearborn on Sunday. BSE in Mechanical Engineering, 3.0 average. Only took me 8 years!

Good luck on finals everyone!
Forum: Wheels and Tires 04-23-2015, 01:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By punkk77
Re: Size ?

Iirc, mine are 3/8". Dont quote me tho. I do know that they love to round out, so have some vice grips and new bleeders ready.
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 04-14-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,013
Posted By punkk77
Re: Best wax? What do you use?

You can find griots stuff on amazon as well.

Also, a while back i went ahead and bought the harbor freight DA polisher for 44 bucks after 20% coupon. Used it with meguiars pads and backing plate,...
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 02-20-2015, 02:35 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,013
Posted By punkk77
Re: Best wax? What do you use?

I found the slick mist on sale at Meijer for 5.49, so i had to try it. Used it right after a wash while still wet. Gotta say it is pretty amazing stuff and smells better than anything ive used...
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 02-05-2015, 09:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,013
Posted By punkk77
Re: Best wax? What do you use?

Amazon or autogeek.net are 2 sources.
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 02-03-2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,644
Posted By punkk77
Re: Big brake problem

If she only replaced one caliper, she must have bought the wrong side. Iirc there should be either an R or an L stamped on the caliper. Youll prolly have to buy a new caliper designated for whichever...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 01-30-2015, 03:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 469
Posted By punkk77
Forum: General Tech 01-20-2015, 11:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,342
Posted By punkk77
Re: Tobacco smell

Cut an apple in half and leave it in the truck for a few days. It will absorb a lot of the smell. Rinse and repeat as needed. Its something easy u can do before anything else.
Forum: Interior Parts 01-14-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,213
Posted By punkk77
Re: Gray leather explorer seats

That is a steal of a deal for two power seats! I put some in mine, great upgrade...anyone considering it should jump on these!
Forum: Introduce Yourself 01-08-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 735
Posted By punkk77
Re: Looking to do a louder exhaust

When my stock exhaust rotted out, the best option i found was the cheapest at under 200 bucks. I have had a Dynomax catback for 3 or 4 years now, and it is still holding up great. Since the mazda b...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 01-08-2015, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 512
Posted By punkk77
Re: No Doubt Newcomer

Welcome Matt! I was 18 when i first got my ranger. Always nice to see younger people taking an interest in their vehicle and getting their hands dirty.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-08-2015, 08:15 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,737
Posted By punkk77
Re: Up yours neighbor

Thats a dick move. I turn my lights off so neighbors dont get em in the windows. I definitely dont go outta my way to be a dick.
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-06-2015, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,190
Posted By punkk77
Re: Ranger ran fine last Tues. Parked for holidays, wont start.

Im an idiot. I meant idle air control valve. Not egr. My IAC was sticking.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-02-2015, 12:32 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,030
Posted By punkk77
Re: Non Ranger Daily Drivers?

I was just reading about the new mx5. Car looks sharp! Id love to have one some day. sometime in may i should be working as an engineer, so i will have a bump in pay to play a little more. Wouldnt...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-02-2015, 12:24 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,030
Posted By punkk77
Re: Non Ranger Daily Drivers?

Oh man, its a blast to drive. Had a 2010 mazda 3 2.5 before it. Traded it for the ms3 when i realized 2013 was the last production year for it.

Im 5'10" and its only slightly uncomfortable with a...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-01-2015, 11:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,190
Posted By punkk77
Re: Ranger ran fine last Tues. Parked for holidays, wont start.

Egr valve sticking? I just had to clean mine due to a rough start condition. Would crank, sputter, sputter...then roar to life.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 01-01-2015, 11:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 406
Posted By punkk77
Re: new guy from roseville mi

Welcome! Im in dearborn heights. Hit me up if you ever need an extra wrench, ill try to help!
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 01-01-2015, 11:25 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,030
Posted By punkk77
Re: Non Ranger Daily Drivers?

Alternating between the ranger and my mazdaspeed3 right now. Had the truck in the garage for new muffler and brakes all around, so i took the speed out in the meantime.
...
Forum: General Tech 12-31-2014, 12:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,923
Posted By punkk77
Re: Belt squeak

Also, about 100k miles ago, i used belt dressing to temporarily "fix" a squealing belt. It works for a bit, then wears off. The main problem i had was the belt slings that shit everywhere. Its a dirt...
Forum: General Tech 12-30-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,923
Posted By punkk77
Re: Belt squeak

Get a gatorback. The cheaper, economy belt squealed when brand new. Gatorback gives me no issues, minus an occasional squeal when wet out.
Forum: Midwestern Region 11-27-2014, 03:19 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 18,165
Posted By punkk77
Re: Where are all the Michigan rangers?

Dearborn heights here. Ford n beech. Youd know my truck if u saw it.
Forum: Electrical Tech 11-26-2014, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,903
Posted By punkk77
Re: 2001 oil pressure sensor

Yeah, i need to swap it tomorrow. Just did the filler neck, may as well keep rollin on the repair train.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 11-26-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,124
Posted By punkk77
Re: 2000 3.0 durability

My 2000 3.0 has 219k on it. As long as it was regularly maintained, it should be a great truck. I still have the original alternator on this beast.
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