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Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 03-06-2020, 06:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,194
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: What is the best way to clean cloth seats?

Carpet shampooer with pet attachment. Or one of those portable handheld shampooers. Fill with oxyclean and gag at what comes out.
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-20-2018, 10:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,758
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: 2019 ranger pricing finalized info inside.p

No stick shift option. Not a fan.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 08-20-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 601
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: New to Ranger in NC

2.3L Duratec is pretty bullet proof. Early models had tumble flap problems, but those were never installed on the Ranger 2.3's. Only other thing to keep an eye on is the PCV valve hose can crack...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-23-2018, 08:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,356
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: 3.0 Upper Manifold

Those eventually can corrode with badly maintained cooling systems. They really aren't needed/beneficial except in extremely cold climates, as their only purpose is to warm the throttle body with...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 06-05-2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,392
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: Please see data.

Your fuel trims look odd; like they adjust at times and aren't adjusting at other times (0% trim? Really?!). I'd start with checking out your MAF and O2 sensors. Short trim bank 1 sensor is also...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 06-05-2017, 09:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,904
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: 2000 3.0 Slight engine shake while idle and low RPM

If compression and leakdown tests come back fine, your valve seats are likely nothing to worry about. Those mostly plagued the 2002-2004 heads, but it does occasionally happen to older/newer 3.0's....
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-04-2017, 07:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,566
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: Squeaky sperpentine or fan? What is it?

If it changes speed with the engine speed, it's either the cam sync or a belt/pulley. If it comes from the rear of the engine on the passenger side, definitely cam sync.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-04-2017, 07:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,171
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: Engine Swap 95 Ranger 3.0 V6 2wd

If you look at the bottom of this thread, you will see a list of similar threads. There are lots on engine swaps; give them a good search and I'm sure you'll find all the information you need.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-04-2017, 07:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,283
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: Fast left turn signal blinker

Recently had a similar issue; left flashed rapidly making me think a bulb blew on that side. Much to my surprise, they were working fine. After tapping on the front signal light, they went back to...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-04-2017, 07:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,297
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: Loss of power/brakes while driving???

Large vacuum leak at the brake booster?
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-04-2017, 06:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,022
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: 2003 3.0

If it's just leaking from the through bolts, you can pull the bottom left three out, coat them with some red RTV and slide them back in. 80% of the time that can stop the leak and avoid/delay having...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-05-2017, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,189
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: Under drive pulleys?

Not worth it. If anyone wants to make their 3.0 a bit faster, beefing up the engine is not the place to be doing it. Hint: It's all in the gearing.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-05-2017, 11:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,661
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: New to this, but what is this JB welded pipe on the intake?

It's just to heat up the intake air. As long as it's not leaking, no problems will come of it.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-05-2017, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,946
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: first time problems

If it's one specific cylinder continuously causing the problems, it could be valve seating problems. Compression test would tell.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-19-2017, 10:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,946
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: first time problems

I personally wouldn't have powerwashed my engine, but that's just me.

Regardless, being halfway between cold and hot is normal. So if you weren't getting there before when fully warmed up, either...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-16-2017, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,832
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: 2003 3.0 V6, iridum oem?

Waste spark for emissions kills plugs on one side faster than the other; some years came with iridium/double platinum on one side, single platinum on the other from the factory for cost cutting. For...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-02-2017, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,152
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: NAPA water pumps

AAP has a lifetime warranty as well, and with their online promo codes, probably cost half as much as that NAPA one. ;)
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-01-2017, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,911
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: 3.0 water pump

I can R&R a water pump on these trucks in less than an hour. All you do is pull the belt and the fan; the water pump is right there with just a few bolts.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-01-2017, 10:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,410
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: whats parts are worth performing port/polish

Yup; gasket match and clean up any casting burrs.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-01-2017, 10:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,152
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: NAPA water pumps

Advance auto parts has a Carquest pump with a lifetime warranty for $65. Their online promo codes generally save me $15-$20. 5 years later and it's still going strong on my truck.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-23-2017, 09:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,480
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: Where is the air intake temperature sensor?

It is integrated with the MAF; the outer two wires control the air charge temperature sensor (IAT).

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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-23-2017, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,349
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: 3.0 engine swap

The reason the torsion bar suspension is all that's listed is it's easy to reinforce the frame and struts. This is required for the coyote swap due to the excess torque and weight; otherwise, you...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-23-2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,294
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: mill standard heads to increase compression for ffv?

If you're going to adjust compression ratios, you'll need a tune. The stock ECU will retard your timing and it will run like a$$, even with premium fuel, as the stock programming is meant for 87...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-23-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,339
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: 3.0 Temp spike and overflowing reservoir

Yup; that's a toasted valve alright. Surprised your 1996 truck had a cracked head; normally they're not prone to this failure. But, it does look like some coolant passages in that head are pretty...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 01-23-2017, 08:42 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 15,851
Posted By rangerlocal
Re: pump up the 3.0 hamster?

1. Forget the electric fan swap. Won't net anything but mental placebo effects.
2. Underdrive pulleys are expensive and hard to find now. I wouldn't bother with them.
3. The throttle cable mod...
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