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Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 02-21-2015, 03:15 PM

Replies: 24 how many miles should i be able to drive? Views: 2,558 Posted By 4Banger5speed Fill your tank full. Watch the odometer and at... Fill your tank full. Watch the odometer and at 100 miles fill it up again... Divide the miles (100) by the gallons say.....4.5... you are getting 22.2 mpg. Your fuel pump is in the fuel tank and...

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-12-2015, 07:33 AM

Replies: 10 Chocolate Milk Look On My Dipstick Views: 2,792 Posted By 4Banger5speed ^^^ Good advice! I just wanted to comment on how... ^^^ Good advice! I just wanted to comment on how when mechanical objects go, or are going south, and we know the symptoms and the outcome....Because we LOVE these objects we will try to rationalize...

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 01-10-2015, 07:10 AM

Replies: 11 Head gasket or used motor? 240k miles Views: 1,217 Posted By 4Banger5speed Im in Orlando. U pull and pay motors and trannies... Im in Orlando. U pull and pay motors and trannies are 250.00 (each). And junkyards have PLENTY of Rangers and Mustangs with 2.3 /2.5 motors. A same year Mazda B series truck motor will work too. IF...

Forum: Suspension Tech 01-24-2014, 02:43 AM

Replies: 84 Bilsteins NO GOOD Views: 8,402 Posted By 4Banger5speed I agree, Bilstein sux. People that spend tons of... I agree, Bilstein sux. People that spend tons of cash for inferior products hate to admit it. Where im from the girls and doctors call it "little dick syndrome" Most guys that beef up and raise their...

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-30-2013, 11:54 PM

Replies: 20 What oil for my 2010 2wd 4 cyl plain jane truck? Views: 2,858 Posted By 4Banger5speed Re: What oil for my 2010 2wd 4 cyl plain jane truck? ANY API certified motor oil (even Royal Purple :rolleyes:) will serve you well as long as you keep it up to the correct level and change it when it gets dirty. I use Mobil One Extended Performance...

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-26-2013, 08:30 PM

Replies: 14 Alot of qustions ??? And need help Views: 1,173 Posted By 4Banger5speed Re: Alot of qustions ??? And need help Get someone to read the codes. Or get a reader and do it yourself, Its not hard. Could be clogged injectors....Blocked cat...Bad 02 sensor. Tons of things! Checking codes will give you a base line...

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-26-2013, 07:57 PM

Replies: 14 Alot of qustions ??? And need help Views: 1,173 Posted By 4Banger5speed Re: Alot of qustions ??? And need help There are LOTS of things that make these 4 cylinder motors run like crap. And the "normal" sound of our valvetrain is "rocks in a clothes dryer" Is the "check engine light" on in this truck? My...

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-10-2013, 11:55 PM

Replies: 53 on a tight budget Views: 4,487 Posted By 4Banger5speed Re: on a tight budget Search "coil mod" for information on the plugs. As State Ranger said.... I would get your codes read before just throwing money at it. Especially if they do it free. Trust me...I threw part after...

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-10-2013, 11:28 PM

Replies: 13 disable EGR Valve, now CEL Views: 3,159 Posted By 4Banger5speed Re: disable EGR Valve, now CEL Some forum members "poo poo" the idea of blocking off your EGR. If you want a really good laugh do a search for "block off/disable egr" I did this mod (I got the idea from the same site you did) ...

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-08-2013, 12:19 AM

Replies: 17 Custom intake Views: 2,908 Posted By 4Banger5speed Re: Custom intake Put a couple of decals on it.... "MOROSO"....."Edelbrock" and "Crane Cams" make it go the fastest :thrasher:

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-02-2013, 03:46 AM

Replies: 13 2.3 Loss of Power Issue - help Views: 1,678 Posted By 4Banger5speed Re: 2.3 Loss of Power Issue - help It was the ICM in my truck and I got it from a junk yard for a few bucks....I think 20.00 instead if 125.00 for a new one. I took it out of a truck with 95,000 miles on it. good luck!

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 12-02-2013, 03:34 AM

Replies: 92 This Truck Is About To GO!!!! I'm in desperate need of help :( PLEASE Views: 8,530 Posted By 4Banger5speed Re: This Truck Is About To GO!!!! I'm in desperate need of help :( PLEASE HOLY FARGING SHEEP SHIT!.....This thread is better than watching the 3 stooges! DUDE!!! Your trying to diognose your problem but dont even know how many spark plugs you have?? Try opening the hood...

Forum: Lowered Suspension 11-23-2013, 04:32 PM

Replies: 4 Air Shocks or Pro Comp Toxic ?? Views: 1,669 Posted By 4Banger5speed Thanks for the reply. I'm thinkin air shocks... Thanks for the reply. I'm thinkin air shocks too.... I don't have any experience with them either. NOW....this cheapie looking plastic tubing that comes with them to extend the filler valve out...

Forum: Suspension Tech 11-23-2013, 02:17 PM

Replies: 15 Front Shocks - don't want to go to a shop :( Views: 2,391 Posted By 4Banger5speed Bang on the wrench with a small sledge hammer. ... Bang on the wrench with a small sledge hammer. Bang it both ways, sometimes the impact will break the bolt loose. Don't be afraid..... Whack the heck out of it!! Sent by a European from Uranus

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-23-2013, 02:08 PM

Replies: 69 Screw e fan, NO FAN! Views: 5,627 Posted By 4Banger5speed GREAT IDEA!!! I'm going to get my baseball bat... GREAT IDEA!!! I'm going to get my baseball bat (window removal tool) now! Sent by a European from Uranus

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-23-2013, 02:30 AM

Replies: 69 Screw e fan, NO FAN! Views: 5,627 Posted By 4Banger5speed Re: Screw e fan, NO FAN! Your truck chances are will NOT EVER over heat. A lot of guys on here block off their radiator with cardboard to get the truck to run even CLOSE to normal operating temperatures! I took my fan off...

Forum: Lowered Suspension 11-23-2013, 01:50 AM

Replies: 4 Air Shocks or Pro Comp Toxic ?? Views: 1,669 Posted By 4Banger5speed Air Shocks or Pro Comp Toxic ?? My 94 Mazda B2300, 2.3 5 speed with 3.45 rear gears. Slammed 5 inches in the rear with 225/75-15s .... Lowered 3 1/2 " in the front with 205/75-14s (which keeps it level). I have stock almost new...

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-19-2013, 09:22 PM

Replies: 22 OMG not another one!!!! J/K Views: 2,148 Posted By 4Banger5speed Re: OMG not another one!!!! J/K 25 m.p.g. yes .....30 NO

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-19-2013, 08:58 PM

Replies: 11 building a 2.3l engine Views: 2,190 Posted By 4Banger5speed Re: building a 2.3l engine I would do a V8 swap before putting that kind of money into a penis extending boat anchor. :sleep:

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 11-19-2013, 08:45 PM

Replies: 4 Harmonic Balancer question. Views: 1,741 Posted By 4Banger5speed Re: Harmonic Balancer question. "A broken tooth throws off the crank sensor signal." (X2) You stated "I have realigned my marks about 10 times now." Meaning your marks are OFF every time? A missing tooth on the...

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-19-2013, 06:42 PM

Replies: 2 Power steering pump noise Views: 2,128 Posted By 4Banger5speed Re: Power steering pump noise There is 2 things that these Ranger trucks are known for. 1. Noisy power steering pumps. 2. If its a 4 cylinder, NOISY valve trains. Does the belt look ok> Not cracked,torn or dried...

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-10-2013, 07:43 PM

Replies: 10 Where can I get a 2 core Rad for my 2.3L Ranger? Views: 1,049 Posted By 4Banger5speed Re: Where can I get a 2 core Rad for my 2.3L Ranger? I cant imagine needing MORE cooling for one of these trucks. I have a 94 2.3 and run an electric fan. I have turned it on maybe 6 times this entire year for less than 5 minutes each time. I live in...

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-10-2013, 06:26 PM

Replies: 11 2.3 won't start without spraying gas in throttle body Views: 3,445 Posted By 4Banger5speed Re: 2.3 won't start without spraying gas in throttle body ^^^ X2 Change the fuel filter...check and make sure the fuel pump is priming. (listen for the "buzz" when you cycle the key). Then check fuel pressure. Prime the pump and hold that shreader valve...

Forum: 4-Cylinder Tech 08-10-2013, 05:43 PM

Replies: 10 Do I need to replace my catalytic converter? Views: 3,806 Posted By 4Banger5speed Re: Do I need to replace my catalytic converter? You dont have to run it "complety dry" to figure gas milage. Next time you fil it up reset your tripometer.....drive it 100 miles or so, then refill it. Take the gallons it took to refill it and...

Forum: Lowered Suspension 08-07-2013, 04:24 PM

Replies: 16 Lowered and hauling motorcycle? Views: 3,207 Posted By 4Banger5speed Re: Lowered and hauling motorcycle? I have a flip kit on my 94 Mazda. I cut my bump stops off till they are only 1/4" off the frame. I have the 92 nissan D21 hardbody shocks that were given to me by a forum member. They are spongy...

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