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Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 04-27-2018, 07:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,423
Posted By DannoBob
Re: Fueling Problem

Last October I posted this:

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/general-ford-ranger-discussion/142911-fueling.html


Well last Tuesday 24-apr-2018 my check engine light came
on. AZ reads it as a...
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-27-2018, 05:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,105
Posted By DannoBob
Re: COOLANT leaking

If you ever had the Alt. a Nator bracket off
you need to goop those 2 long bolts up "Really
Good" with thread sealant. Same issue drove me
nuts for a few years.

Well, I was pretty...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 03-18-2018, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,252
Posted By DannoBob
Re: Coolant temp guage 01 3.0lt

Unplug wire at the sender and use something to ground it to the block.
With key on the temp gauge should go to full scale (HOT) This checks
the gauge and wiring, You wouldn't be the first person...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 11-08-2017, 05:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,176
Posted By DannoBob
Re: What's this Ranger worth?

Hey Man,

At that age and Mileage you would be doing yourself a
huge disservice by not checking out the front end/ball joints.
I got the same truck (2001 XLT). At about 60K he was eating ...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 10-21-2017, 06:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,005
Posted By DannoBob
Re: Water pump swapped, New leak now.

Yo Y'all,



Just a final, final post on this WP issue.
It's been almost 4 months and 5000 miles and
my Ranger has not lost 1 drop of coolant. I'm
very happy!!

My...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-06-2017, 01:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,423
Posted By DannoBob
Re: Fueling Problem

Thanks,

I bet your right. The "suddenness" of this problem makes
me think it's electrical. Ill test the Purge Valve first. Thanks
again, I would never have thought of that.

Funny...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 10-05-2017, 05:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,423
Posted By DannoBob
Fueling Problem

Hello All,

My truck (2001 XLT Super Cab 3.0 Flare Side 95K) has
suddenly started to give me trouble at the gas pump when
trying to fill it up.

Seems like...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-25-2017, 06:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,005
Posted By DannoBob
Re: Water pump swapped, New leak now.

Yo'

Well after my month long Water Pump Struggle I'm
confident I got him licked. Thought I would pass along
what I figured out since this is a real PIA job.
and it looks like a...
Forum: General Ford Ranger Discussion 08-18-2017, 05:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 684
Posted By DannoBob
Advanced Auto Website...? Can it get worse?

Yo'

Could it get any worse? Yes it can. Check it out tonight.
Cant even shop for stuff.. There IT people must think we all are.
I just Fix Stuff. Mostly Trucks and Radios. I don't...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-18-2017, 05:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,529
Posted By DannoBob
Re: bad fuel mileage

Troll
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 08-12-2017, 06:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,005
Posted By DannoBob
Re: Water pump swapped, New leak now.

Prestone is pissing me off...


Just got done doing my water pump twice, First round
it leaked like a bitch. Second time with a new felpro gasket all was
well for over 300 miles. I...
Forum: Suspension Tech 08-12-2017, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,538
Posted By DannoBob
Re: Rear Shocks ?'s

Yeah Man,


I was getting dirt for a couple of houses that i own.
The dude at the yard was surprised how much it could he could
take. I just asked him to be "gentle". He was...
Forum: Suspension Tech 08-12-2017, 05:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,538
Posted By DannoBob
Rear Shocks ?'s

Yo'

I have had "super springs" on my truck since 2002. Its an 01
2 wd xlt ext cab flare side. 96k. Would new rear shocks be
a waist of cash? Put new fronts on last oct.

Even though...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 07-24-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,005
Posted By DannoBob
Re: Water pump swapped, New leak now.

Yo' Y'all,


Well after my last post on this subject yesterday
RE: re-tourqing the water pump bolts, All has been well.
I drove around all day Sunday .


Happy to report all is...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 07-23-2017, 06:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,005
Posted By DannoBob
Re: Water pump swapped, New leak now.

Just to add further details, this morning i went out and re- torqued all the
bolts on the water pump I could get to. I was pleasantly surprised that you
can get to quite a few of them just to...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 07-22-2017, 05:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,005
Posted By DannoBob
Water pump swapped, New leak now.

Yo'

Last week I changed my water pump. My truck
has 95K on him and was dripping coolant. The weep hole
was full. It was a real PIA but I got 'er done Thursday.

All seemed...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 06-24-2017, 03:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,850
Posted By DannoBob
what happened to the Fram 3600 ?

Been getting a 5 quart jug of Castrol high Milage and a fram 3600
for years.. Cant find a 3600 anymore.. WTF.?

DannoBob
2001 XLT ext cab
95K
Forum: Suspension Tech 11-25-2016, 01:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,527
Posted By DannoBob
Re: 2001 XLT 2WD.. 85K Miles.. Ball Joint Time

Yo'

Just to finish off this thread, (Which I wish
more folks would do) I picked up NEW Rubber this week..

Hit NTB and got a set (4) of Cooper Discoverer H/T's.
In and out in 2 hours,...
Forum: Suspension Tech 10-01-2016, 06:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,527
Posted By DannoBob
Re: 2001 XLT 2WD.. 85K Miles.. Ball Joint Time

Well since my last post I got my lower
BJ's, I was calling around to find a press
without having to leave a $200+ deposit.
Advanced wanted $228.00 deposit!

I called my neighbor and he had 2....
Forum: Suspension Tech 09-25-2016, 01:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,527
Posted By DannoBob
Re: 2001 XLT 2WD.. 85K Miles.. Ball Joint Time

We had a real Nice day today, 74F Sunny. Did my
upper control arms (Both Sides) in 2.5 hours. Advanced
Auto replacements fit Perfectly and installed with NO
issues.

Lower BJ's are SHOT...
Forum: Suspension Tech 09-03-2016, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,527
Posted By DannoBob
Re: 2001 XLT 2WD.. 85K Miles.. Ball Joint Time

Just hit "Advance Auto Parts" and got my upper control arms. Was happy to see
they are supplied with the ZERC fitting and can be greased. Part no. 520237 @ $64.99
and 520238 @ $65.99. Truck needs...
Forum: Suspension Tech 08-29-2016, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,527
Posted By DannoBob
Re: 2001 XLT 2WD.. 85K Miles.. Ball Joint Time

Thanks Guy's,

Yeah "Fuel Perks" are the bomb!!! I'm getting the "Replacement control Arms
with new BJ" Probably need the control arm bushings anyway..

/Dan
Forum: Suspension Tech 08-29-2016, 05:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,527
Posted By DannoBob
2001 XLT 2WD.. 85K Miles.. Ball Joint Time

Old truck needs Ball joints.. I looked at a couple utubes and know
what all is involved. Have tools and a strong back.. Also I can drive
Theol's (The Old Ladies) V6 2007 Fusion for a few days.

...
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