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Forum: Lifted Suspension 05-20-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,119
Posted By Loki
Just got the new ranger and need advice. 2002

Just got the a new ranger a 2002. I put the 1990 in the garage and will slowly be working on some engine troubles as money permits.

So on to my new truck and new ?'s :o

When I first test...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 05-06-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,728
Posted By Loki
1990 2.9 Timeing ?'s

Long story short I got 162 miles for $50.00 of gas. My truck is a 1990 ext extended cab 4x4 2.9 5 speed. I was told it's a 19 gallon tank and the $50.00 just about filled it. Now I know my math is...
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 04-25-2010, 10:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,327
Posted By Loki
Re: Resurfacing my 1990 headlights ?

I'm perfectly happy with the improved light output.

http://graphics.samsclub.com/images/products/0040617879969_LG.jpg

And socks is what I used.
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 04-23-2010, 10:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,327
Posted By Loki
Re: Resurfacing my 1990 headlights ?

Ok I went with Brasso Metal Cleaner and some old socks. No where near being clear again but there is a rather large improvement in light output. I think I gave my self carpal tunnel syndrome because...
Forum: Exterior Parts 04-19-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,625
Posted By Loki
Re: Tons and tons of stuff (Ranger, F150,Explorer) Lots of parts LOOK!

I would take the bumper and brush guard. But I'm sure the shipping would be beyond my budget right now. But if you happen to be taking a trip to the scranton wilkes barre area of PA let me know Area...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-04-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,788
Posted By Loki
Re: exhaust smells like gas and is smoking

From my understanding white smoke means your burning antifreeze. Burning antifreeze means you have head trouble. But you may also want to go here...
Forum: 3.0 Vulcan Tech 04-04-2010, 07:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,788
Posted By Loki
Re: exhaust smells like gas and is smoking

Blown Head gasket or cracked head.
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 03-31-2010, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,521
Posted By Loki
Re: Engine Trouble Getting Loader. Help please.

Update, I changed the oil sending unit and now my gauge works and shows within the normal range. Everything seems fine untill the truck warms up for a few min's then it starts screaming as if it has...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 03-25-2010, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,521
Posted By Loki
Re: Engine Trouble Getting Loader. Help please.

It's now Thursday and the engine is screaming as if it has no oil at all.

Also I have been keeping an eye on the oil presser gauge and the needle only moves a hair from the first point at the...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 03-24-2010, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,521
Posted By Loki
Engine Trouble Getting Loader. Help please.

OK so here it is, About 400 miles ago I changed the head gasket, changed the oil and filter, changed the thermostat and flushed and filled the radiator ( Also added some barrs leak. Had a leak. It...
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 03-20-2010, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 806
Posted By Loki
Re: Paint Evolution What ya think?

No I have a friend that is making me a new logo that says Löki :D
Forum: Vehicle Snapshots 03-20-2010, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 806
Posted By Loki
Paint Evolution What ya think?

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/picture.php?albumid=800&pictureid=4697

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/picture.php?albumid=800&pictureid=5188
...
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 03-20-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,200
Posted By Loki
Cleaning and remounting my Emblems ?

So I pulled my ranger xlt emblems to paint my front quarter panels today, And was wondering what should be used to clean them and get all the old rubber gunk stuff off the back. Then also wondering...
Forum: Off Topic 03-19-2010, 10:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,142
Posted By Loki
Re: someone put a big dent in my truck...

Take bolt cutters and cut there vehicles wiring harness at the point that it comes out of the firewall. total pain to repair.

I just open carry my Glock 23 and all the local kid's just think I...
Forum: Lifted Suspension 03-16-2010, 04:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,491
Posted By Loki
Will new shocks level my truck ?

My truck has a major lean towards the drivers side. I know the shocks are on there last leg, Considering the fact that I am going to be ordering new shackles and coil spring spacers with should give...
Forum: Lifted Suspension 03-14-2010, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,561
Posted By Loki
Forum: Lifted Suspension 03-14-2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,561
Posted By Loki
Re: How high should my truck be ?

Yep my truck is stock so is the junker. The junker was sitting so much lower because all the shocks were blown/rusted out. I'm not getting any body parts from the junker aside from the lighting...
Forum: Lifted Suspension 03-12-2010, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,561
Posted By Loki
Re: How high should my truck be ?

I can store it behind my work and the junker run's and the 4x4 works fine it's just rusted to hell but for $200.00 I can't realy ask for much more.
Forum: Lifted Suspension 03-12-2010, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,561
Posted By Loki
Re: How high should my truck be ?

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/picture.php?albumid=800&pictureid=5109

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/picture.php?albumid=800&pictureid=5110
...
Forum: Lifted Suspension 03-12-2010, 05:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,561
Posted By Loki
How high should my truck be ?

I was looking into buying a cheep 1989 ranger from a guy on craigeslist too use as a parts truck. I went to take a look at the truck last night parked right next to it and my truck sits about 2in...
Forum: Exhaust and Mufflers 03-09-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,870
Posted By Loki
Flowmaster 50 ?

Been reading around the exhaust area for awhile and I think it's going to be the next thing I tackle on my 1990 2.9 V6 extended cab Ranger.

My truck has a cherrybomb glasspack with no tail pipe...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 03-09-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,939
Posted By Loki
Re: 1990 2.9L V6, Engine Trouble PLEASE HELP ! !

Your the man Yrac. Thank you for the advice. Hope I don't need to post in the engine tech area for a while, And will keep an eye on the RMS. Going to Exhaust and fabrication area's Now for abit
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 03-09-2010, 06:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,327
Posted By Loki
Resurfacing my 1990 headlights ?

I'm not sure if this has been discussed or not my search skills are not so good.

Can my old pitted, fogged up, cloudy headlights be resufaced? And if so how would I go about it? I was thinking...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 03-09-2010, 05:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,939
Posted By Loki
Re: 1990 2.9L V6, Engine Trouble PLEASE HELP ! !

I did notice a small leak in the rear main seal. Is there anything recommended to deal with the leak aside from pulling the engine and putting a new gasket in ( I'm so not up for that ) ? Maybe some...
Forum: 2.9 Liter Tech 03-09-2010, 04:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,939
Posted By Loki
Re: 1990 2.9L V6, Engine Trouble PLEASE HELP ! !

OK not the easiest thing I have ever done. :mad: But the head gasket is changed :D . And the truck is as of today back on the road. OMFG what a PITA !

I also changed the thermostat flushed and...
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