Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech
08-09-2011, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,837
3.0 to 4.0 engine swap?
i have a 2002 3.0L flex fuel. looking into swapping it out for a 4.0. should i buy all the parts i need separate or look for a donor truck to get most of the parts from? i definitely want to get a...
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
07-20-2011, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,481
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
07-20-2011, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,481
Where is the fuel pump switch?
Hey guys I'm replacing my fuel filter right now but I can't figure out what switch turns off the fuel pump. I have an 02 3.0L flex fuel. I know it's behind the passenger side kick panel.
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
07-19-2011, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,470
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
07-19-2011, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,470
Re: Possible causes for burning too much oil?
ok guys.. i've been super busy lately and haven't had time to do anything with my truck. i'm gonna try something to try and take care of the pinging i've been hearing.
planning on replacing my...
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
07-13-2011, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,470
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
07-13-2011, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,470
Re: Possible causes for burning too much oil?
I have a compression tester. So if any of the cylinders have an abnormal compression that means that ring may be bad? I've done a compression test on my old supra but it's been a while and I'm not...
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
07-13-2011, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,470
Re: Possible causes for burning too much oil?
ok. no there's no oil in the cooling system. i'm slowly but surely learning the ins and outs of engines. are the piston rings an easy fix? i'm hoping its not a gasket or a cracked part. how would you...
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
07-13-2011, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 6,470
Possible causes for burning too much oil?
hey guys, i have a 2002 3.0 xlt flex fuel. i replaced the PCV valve last weekend and i switched to high mileage oil. it was running like a brand new truck for the first couple days, but now it just...
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
07-11-2011, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,943
Re: How to change PCV Valve??
thanks a lot guys. appreciate the advice. i got it off and replaced it with a brand spakin new one. that... along with some 10w-30 high mileage oil got me a lot of power back. feels like a new truck...
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
07-09-2011, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,943
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Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech
07-09-2011, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,943
How to change PCV Valve??
I have an '02 Ranger V6 XLT 3.0 and I've been having problems burning through oil really fast. I'm not seeing any smoke out of the exhaust nor do I ever see any wet oil spots under where I park. I...
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