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jkrienert
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
05-14-2015, 06:23 AM
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Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration
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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...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
05-14-2015, 05:27 AM
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Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration
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47,476
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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...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
05-12-2015, 06:33 PM
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Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration
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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...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
05-08-2015, 08:24 AM
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Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration
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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...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
05-08-2015, 04:57 AM
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Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration
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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...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
05-05-2015, 05:50 AM
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Engine pinging/rattling on acceleration
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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
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For Sale:
2001 ranger edge oem wheels
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jkrienert
Re: 2001 ranger edge oem wheels
Those are pretty sweet.
Seen any rough hits or accidents?
Are you far from southern Illinois?
Thanks
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Suspension Parts
04-20-2014, 03:08 PM
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For Sale:
Gabriel Pro Guard Shocks
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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
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Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]
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Posted By
jkrienert
Re: Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]
... myself. Imaginarily that is.
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-14-2014, 03:21 PM
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Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]
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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...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-13-2014, 03:18 PM
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Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]
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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...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-13-2014, 08:08 AM
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Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]
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3,553
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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...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-12-2014, 02:31 PM
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Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]
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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...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-12-2014, 02:16 PM
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Another Tow Question for a 3.0 Ranger
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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
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Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]
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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
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Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]
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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
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Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]
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3,553
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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
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Ball joint replacement
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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
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Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]
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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...
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3.0 Vulcan Tech
04-07-2014, 04:08 AM
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Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]
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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...
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Suspension Tech
04-06-2014, 04:30 PM
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Ball joint replacement
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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
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27
Cost for Lower Ball Joints? [99 2wd]
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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
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19
Starting problem
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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
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30
Most youve towed with 3.0?
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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
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30
Most youve towed with 3.0?
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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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