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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-10-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 600
Posted By rkevs
Belt tensioner bent?

The belt on my 93 2.3 runs to the back ,toward the motor, I replaced the idler pulley on the tensioner which was warn but the belt still runs toward the back the tensioner looks like it's bent and I...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-14-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 618
Posted By rkevs
Coolant problems

A week ago it was 5 deg. f here, I started to work drove about 5 miles and truck never got warm turned around to trade trucks, ranger died when turning around big puff of white smoke when I tried to...
Forum: Audio / Video 08-17-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,920
Posted By rkevs
Re: Ading 12v switched outlet

the only outlet is the cig lighter and is always hot

I want to add another outlet, I was thinking of tapping the radio wire and fuse it with a low amp fuse
Forum: Audio / Video 08-17-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,920
Posted By rkevs
Ading 12v switched outlet

I need to add a switched outlet to my 91 ranger, my truck has the factory am/fm radio, and have a pyle fm converter so I can play music from a memory stick and it needs to go off when I turn to key...
Forum: General Tech 12-23-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 553
Posted By rkevs
another check engine light question

my 93 had a water leak in the lower hose from the pump, the water got low a couple of times and my cel comes on about the time the tstat opens. I am wondering if before I buy a code reader the temp...
Forum: General Tech 12-21-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 765
Posted By rkevs
Re: help changeing water pump

what part of arkansas? Im originally from helena,ar[/QUOTE]

I live in central arkansas,

I found the problem was not the pump, we had replaced it before.
the lower hose had a small hole where...
Forum: General Tech 12-20-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 765
Posted By rkevs
help changeing water pump

I have to change the water pump on my 93 with a 2.3
are there any tips tricks any one can give me, they would really help
I tried a search and did'nt find much,but if anyone knows one please let me...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-19-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,966
Posted By rkevs
Re: Oil pressure gauge bounces...

does yours show a real pressure or just low to high, my 93 2.3 did the same thing I replaced the sensor and got the same thing so I put in a "T" and installed a real pressure guage so know I know...
Forum: Exterior Tech 10-14-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 785
Posted By rkevs
Re: looking for led taillights for a 94.

try this site, I have not used them but a friend did www.autolumination.com
Forum: General Tech 10-12-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,047
Posted By rkevs
Re: looking for check engine light help

thanks to everyone for the help I knew I'd get some good advise here, I will look into cleaning the EGR. I may not have time this weekend but will try.

Has anyone used the coad readre I mentioned ?
Forum: General Tech 10-11-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,047
Posted By rkevs
looking for check engine light help

a few months back my CEL came on and I had the codes checked at a local shop and his snap on reader showed the following
Engine Cooling temp- I changed and the light stayed off
monday it started...
Forum: Interior Tech 09-18-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,304
Posted By rkevs
Re: Tying in my headliner with my doors!

is there a write up on how the door panel comes out and apart ? if not can somone post how to do it, I may redo mine too.
I have been thinking of redoing my headliner with the same material we used...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 09-13-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,872
Posted By rkevs
Re: Oil Pressure gauge

mine does the same thing, I changed the sensor and still did the same thing so I removed the sensor installed a t the sensor in one side and a line to a pressure guage in the other that way I know...
Forum: Exterior Tech 09-01-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,356
Posted By rkevs
Re: Por-15

from what I have seen and read you have to clean with their product, and also coat with their clear coat. We have a sign in our local cemetary that was painted with it but was not cleaned with there...
Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-30-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,534
Posted By rkevs
what plugs for 93 2.3

what spark plugs are you guys using ?
I'v got a 1993 with 8 plug 2.3
Thanks
Forum: Interior Tech 08-29-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By rkevs
instrument lights in 93

Some of the instrument lights are going out on my 93, is there a write up, or does anyone have one on how to change them. I tried one time and got to the cluster, unplugged the wires bot could not...
Forum: Other Engine Tech 08-22-2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,606
Posted By rkevs
Re: How to do Oil Change yourself?

and to think I change mine every 3k
Forum: Interior Tech 08-12-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,796
Posted By rkevs
Re: Oil gauge twitching??

my 93 does the same thing, I added a tee and installed a guage so I can see the press.
Forum: General Tech 08-01-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,482
Posted By rkevs
Re: Oil pump?

could you drain a quart or 2 of oil and replace itwith atf a few days before you change the oil then change the oil and filter?
Forum: General Tech 07-25-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,073
Posted By rkevs
Re: strange coolant problem

well it leaked again today...when I left work I snapped the cap back down on the receiver? tank, drove about 10 min. to a buddies when I got out popped the hood coolant was coming out around the...
Forum: General Tech 07-24-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,073
Posted By rkevs
Re: strange coolant problem

the book calls for 7.2 quarts
Forum: General Tech 07-24-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,073
Posted By rkevs
Re: strange coolant problem

oops sorry for the confusion.. let me clarify I mixed pure antifreeze with water to make a 50/50 mix I don't see paying $1 less for a 50/50 mix when I have water a home and it's cheep
Forum: General Tech 07-24-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,073
Posted By rkevs
strange coolant problem

Hi All
this is my first post after introducing myself and need some help.
I changed the ECT on my ranger the other day, the water had been low I flushed the radiator the best I could and refiled...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 07-19-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 553
Posted By rkevs
New guy from Arkansas

Hello
I have read many post and read learned a lot from here so thaught I would join and latter ask a few questions so Ican learn more about ny Ranger.

Kevin
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