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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-14-2015, 06:23 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 47,476
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration

Good to hear its common I suppose.

Maybe its best to just ride it out then...
I opted to 1/4-can s.foam the vac-line yesterday, with the rest going into a full tank of 87.

Sound like the best...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-14-2015, 05:27 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 47,476
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration

I'm guessing the sound of crickets suggests that the audio link I provided wasn't clear enough for any diagnosis.

Admiditly its pretty hard to hear the sound in concern.

Maybe I can reload a...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-12-2015, 06:33 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 47,476
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration

Well it took a couple days - and for what its worth, the sound quality isn't all to great (see link @footer).
The recording was made from inside the cab by setting mic of the phone on the passenger...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-08-2015, 08:24 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 47,476
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration

Stand corrected; 5W-20 fixes my typing error.

I will post a audio link tonight or tomorrow with a clip of the sounds in question - hopefully to clarify ping vs. chatter, to move forward with...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-08-2015, 04:57 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 47,476
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration

It might be a bit late to ask this (just changed my oil yesterday), but would running a thicker viscosity be more ideal for summer heat?

I have always put in 10w-20 synth. based on recommendation...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 05-05-2015, 05:50 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 47,476
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration

The previous responses and unanimous descriptions matching the original post in this tread have been some of the closest I have found to the current problem I am experiencing in my 99' XLT 3.0 Flex...
Forum: Tire & Wheel Items 04-24-2014, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,417
Posted By jkrienert
Re: 2001 ranger edge oem wheels

Those are pretty sweet.
Seen any rough hits or accidents?
Are you far from southern Illinois?
Thanks
Forum: Suspension Parts 04-20-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,736
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Gabriel Pro Guard Shocks

These will work for the back shocks in a 99' 2wd XLT 3.o flex right?
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-16-2014, 04:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,553
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]

... myself. Imaginarily that is.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-14-2014, 03:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,553
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]

Well, it cost a bit more than I had hopped - but the alignment at the 'box box' store was worth it, especially in the long run.

Service is backed by reputable warranty from a long standing company...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-13-2014, 03:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,553
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]

Thanks Rangerlocal.
I will be sure to get a 'window seat' during the alignment.

As far as the loose boots are concerned, I am seriously going to have a go at the mentioned plan (a) after the shop...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-13-2014, 08:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,553
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]

Well after a thorough run through of the local yellow pages, it appears the only accessible alignment shops within a safe driving distance are all big box shops.
Hopefully their work will be...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-12-2014, 02:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,553
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]

Success!
Total time was about 9 hours (split over two days).
Probably could have gone faster, but I didn't not want to rush and miss something. All that's left is a proper alignment and...

One...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-12-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,010
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Another Tow Question for a 3.0 Ranger

99' 3.0 XLT flex hauled 2100 lbs. of limestone in bed 250 miles no problem.
Surprised how not 'bad' the mileage was too.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-12-2014, 04:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,553
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]

When your poor, 2 cents is a lot - so thank you.
I just hope I can find a shop of that manner in town that does appointments in a couple days or 'walk-ins'.

I got about half way on things...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-11-2014, 04:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,553
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]

These responses exemplify why this form is so solid.
I feel like I am sitting down at some pizza shop to hash all this out with ya rather then typing through a computer. Nice.

To the point, I...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-09-2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,553
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]

Everyone's advice has been a light in the dark, of which I'm highly thankful for.

Unfortunately a lame discovery was made this afternoon.
Apparently when the tire shop nulled the alignment the...
Forum: Suspension Tech 04-08-2014, 04:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,277
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Ball joint replacement

Wow.
Two kick butt responses saying exactly what I needed to know.
Just in the nic- of time too. Parts arrive in a couple days and have to go on immediately.

Thumbs up J8ter, Kyle, and FRF.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-07-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,553
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]

Checked the jungle, but Rock still had em' for $5.30 less. Plus their sweet 5% off deal.

Just went with ball-j's and bearings to install with inner/outer rods.

Hopefully accomplishable in one...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-07-2014, 04:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,553
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]

The responses I was hoping for.
Appreciated, as your momentum-ish words will help overcome frustrations that might/will arise.

For the lowers,
Rent both pickle fork and bearing press?
Moog a...
Forum: Suspension Tech 04-06-2014, 04:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,277
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Ball joint replacement

Yo Kyle,
Im in a similar predicament, so it was reassuring to hear your outcome.

I am stuck on going with a shop ($400+) or just taking in on myself.

No shop space (parking lot will have to...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-06-2014, 04:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,553
Posted By jkrienert
Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]

A local branch of an un-named chain tire shop just gave me warning of an ASAP need for new lower ball joints.

Posting in search of advice from similar situations, and/or friendly opinion on my two...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-03-2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,765
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Starting problem

Bring this one back to life!

So, did you find any resolution to this problem?
It seems to resemble a current trouble I am having with a
1999 XLT flex...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-23-2014, 07:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,169
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Most youve towed with 3.0?

Turtles pace I shall maintain.
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 02-22-2014, 04:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,169
Posted By jkrienert
Re: Most youve towed with 3.0?

98' xlt 3.0 flex long bed.

2475 lbs of Oolitic Limestone in the bed from a local quarry 200 miles to the trucking company who sent them to CO for an educational research project.

I was...
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