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tobster5
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Southern Region
09-19-2015, 09:45 AM
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South Carolina ranger meet up
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tobster5
South Carolina ranger meet up
im from greenville and i would like to meet other ranger owners. i was thinking we could do a little meet up close by. any ideas on where we want to meet up. i was thinking we could do it on like a...
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Southern Region
09-18-2015, 09:22 PM
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South Carolina Rangers
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tobster5
Re: South Carolina Rangers
hey guys im in greenville we should do a little meet up some ware like this upcoming weekend!?
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
09-30-2014, 05:58 AM
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2004 has no balance shaft?
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tobster5
Re: 2004 has no balance shaft?
does anybody have an idea????
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
09-29-2014, 10:03 AM
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2004 has no balance shaft?
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2004 has no balance shaft?
so i was just wondering if anybody knows if the 2004 your model (look at sig) has a balance shaft because ford couldn't find a balance shaft chain at all. they did a vin specific search and nothing...
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
09-26-2014, 02:34 PM
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new timing chains, in a pinch right now.
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tobster5
new timing chains, in a pinch right now.
my rear timing chain cassett broke and all of the timing chains would be replaced. i brought it to ford and they said it would cost 3300. is it worth just buying a rebuilt engine? i dont want a...
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
09-25-2014, 02:33 PM
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ticking noise after tensioner replacement
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tobster5
Re: ticking noise after tensioner replacement
so i believe i found the problem. i was missing this very small washer that goes between the engine and the tensioner.
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
09-25-2014, 07:21 AM
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ticking noise after tensioner replacement
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tobster5
Re: ticking noise after tensioner replacement
wow that's so weird that just using an aftermarket tensioner made all that noise. i always use ford or motorcraft parts i get them really cheap off rock auto.
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
09-25-2014, 04:15 AM
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ticking noise after tensioner replacement
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tobster5
Re: ticking noise after tensioner replacement
ok from hearing the video that is most likely the chain. mine was more of a softer tick yours sounded more metallic. what year is your ranger? i have the official ford ranger shop manual from ford i...
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
09-24-2014, 03:52 PM
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ticking noise after tensioner replacement
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tobster5
Re: ticking noise after tensioner replacement
ya i didnt drive it the second it started.
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and the thing is i take such good care of it. not sure why it happened, only use synthetic oil and change it very regularly.
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General Ford Ranger Discussion
09-24-2014, 02:37 PM
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favorite year!
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tobster5
Re: favorite year!
what generation is the 2004?
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
09-24-2014, 12:52 PM
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ticking noise after tensioner replacement
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tobster5
Re: ticking noise after tensioner replacement
well thats not good so do you think mine sound more like a valve issue?
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
09-24-2014, 12:47 PM
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ticking noise after tensioner replacement
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tobster5
Re: ticking noise after tensioner replacement
http://youtu.be/c2x3TDep_qg
this should be a link to a video with the noise it is making.
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
09-24-2014, 12:36 PM
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ticking noise after tensioner replacement
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tobster5
Re: ticking noise after tensioner replacement
ok sweet ill try and post a video of my noise. kinda weird we both have the same problem.
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General Ford Ranger Discussion
09-24-2014, 12:27 PM
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favorite year!
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tobster5
favorite year!
so just wondering what your favorite your ranger is. ill just start off by saying i love the 2004-2006 rangers. what is your favorite?:cool:
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
09-24-2014, 12:20 PM
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ticking noise after tensioner replacement
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tobster5
Re: ticking noise after tensioner replacement
yes i submerged it in oil and primed it. not sure why it would start making a noise by just replacing the old one for preventative maintenance. sounds a little like chain rattle or valve tick. why...
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
09-23-2014, 09:01 PM
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ticking noise after tensioner replacement
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tobster5
Re: ticking noise after tensioner replacement
just to let everyone know im talking about the hydraulic chain tensioner not the serpentine belt tensioner and yes i did prime it and it is legit ford part.
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
09-19-2014, 08:48 AM
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ticking noise after tensioner replacement
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tobster5
Re: ticking noise after tensioner replacement
no one knows anyting?? any input would help
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
09-18-2014, 08:23 AM
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ticking noise after tensioner replacement
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tobster5
ticking noise after tensioner replacement
so what happened was after i replaced the back hydraulic tensioner with a new one (just for preventative maintenance) the engine on the upper left side is making a bad ticking noise like a lifter is...
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Electrical Tech
07-16-2014, 03:06 PM
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trailer wiring harness doesn't work
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tobster5
Re: trailer wiring harness doesn't work
just want to let you know that i found the issue, it was corrosion on the parking lite wire.
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Electrical Tech
07-16-2014, 01:23 PM
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trailer wiring harness doesn't work
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tobster5
Re: trailer wiring harness doesn't work
so i found the fuse in the passenger kick panel it was a 10 amp fuse which was blown so i was like sweet an easy fix, so i replaced the fuse and it still doesn't work. what do i do now?
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Electrical Tech
07-16-2014, 01:02 PM
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trailer wiring harness doesn't work
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tobster5
Re: trailer wiring harness doesn't work
ok i will check the fuses right now and let you know if that fixes that i really hope it does.
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Electrical Tech
07-15-2014, 11:04 AM
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trailer wiring harness doesn't work
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tobster5
trailer wiring harness doesn't work
i have the factory wiring harness 4 pin on my truck, installed by factory. and i went to tow something the other day and i noticed the running lights don't turn on the trailer but the brake lights...
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Drivetrain Tech
06-02-2014, 03:31 PM
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transmission oil change
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tobster5
transmission oil change
hello, i was just wondering how much oil comes out of a 5r55e transmission on a 2004 ranger when you just drop the pan. i have done it before but i couldn't remember how many quarts to buy.
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
03-09-2014, 06:09 PM
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engine ticking from oil pan
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tobster5
engine ticking noise from the oil pan
so i have a quiet ticking noise from my oil pan. it is erratic and is only heard while idling. you can only hear it while your under the truck but it doesn't sound normal. it is scaring me. also i am...
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4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
03-07-2014, 03:58 PM
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Engine Squealing Noise--Very Annoying--
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tobster5
Re: Engine Squealing Noise--Very Annoying--
it was hard to tell in the video but i had a noise like that once and it was a combo of just an old belt and the water pump bearing.
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