The "What did you do to your Ranger today" thread
#5077
#5079
When I bought it 3 weeks ago I heard a noise. I took it to Firestone to have it diagnosed (dealer said they'd pay). They told me it was a bad rear axle bearing. Ford wanted something like $1080 to do it so the dealership said they'd pick up and do it (Chevy dealership 4 hours away). I figured the parts were cheap enough so I did it myself for about $68. That's both sides, bearings and seals. plus the fluid and friction modifier.
I noticed however, that the old bearings looked fine. I also noticed that the parking brake pads on the right side were toast, like down to the metal! I bet the noise I heard was the e-brakes being metal on metal after the previous owner tightened the hell out of em.
Of course no one in town (Auto Zone, Advanced Auto Parts, O'reilly) had them in stock at any local store so I had Auto Zone order them. They'll be in tomorrow evening.
I noticed however, that the old bearings looked fine. I also noticed that the parking brake pads on the right side were toast, like down to the metal! I bet the noise I heard was the e-brakes being metal on metal after the previous owner tightened the hell out of em.
Of course no one in town (Auto Zone, Advanced Auto Parts, O'reilly) had them in stock at any local store so I had Auto Zone order them. They'll be in tomorrow evening.
#5080
Pulled the cig lighter and replaced it with a switch, wired into the purple signal wire for the AC so i have some actual control over it.
Pulled the dash/dials - had a few bulbs out, also discovered the mess of a huge spill by the previous owner that clearly hit the entire gauge section.
Cleaned them up nicely, fitted LED's - trying a blue one at each end, cool whites in between.
Pulled the dash/dials - had a few bulbs out, also discovered the mess of a huge spill by the previous owner that clearly hit the entire gauge section.
Cleaned them up nicely, fitted LED's - trying a blue one at each end, cool whites in between.
Last edited by MaDMaXX; 10-09-2017 at 01:24 PM.
#5081
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#5085
I definitely will. The cluster, axle, and spring packs are the first projects. Everything else can wait. My goal is to have all of it plus a PWM controlled fan and a 1" body lift done over the next couple of months, then use the winter to finish any random projects in the garage. Once that's done, I've got approval to start a V8 swap.
#5087
If so, fitting one into a Ranger may not be too difficult. You'd just need the motor mounts and crossmembers that go with it. Plus whatever else was different like the driveshafts, ECU, exhaust, ect.
I know it's easier said than done, but it's nice to consider. hmmm.
I have the 4.6 3-valve in my '08 Mustang, and yes they are rather large. The 4.0 in the Ranger was rated at 207hp and the 4.6 (in the Sport-tac anyway) was rated at 292hp. With a few mods and tuning, 300hp is doable.
An Ecoboost swap would be awesome!
#5088
You're probably right. Were the 4.6 Sport-Tracs still using the Ranger's frame?
If so, fitting one into a Ranger may not be too difficult. You'd just need the motor mounts and crossmembers that go with it. Plus whatever else was different like the driveshafts, ECU, exhaust, ect.
I know it's easier said than done, but it's nice to consider. hmmm.
I have the 4.6 3-valve in my '08 Mustang, and yes they are rather large. The 4.0 in the Ranger was rated at 207hp and the 4.6 (in the Sport-tac anyway) was rated at 292hp. With a few mods and tuning, 300hp is doable.
An Ecoboost swap would be awesome!
If so, fitting one into a Ranger may not be too difficult. You'd just need the motor mounts and crossmembers that go with it. Plus whatever else was different like the driveshafts, ECU, exhaust, ect.
I know it's easier said than done, but it's nice to consider. hmmm.
I have the 4.6 3-valve in my '08 Mustang, and yes they are rather large. The 4.0 in the Ranger was rated at 207hp and the 4.6 (in the Sport-tac anyway) was rated at 292hp. With a few mods and tuning, 300hp is doable.
An Ecoboost swap would be awesome!
#5089
I bought my '08 Mustang brand new in September of 2007, never had a single issue with the engine. I installed a set of Brenspeed cams that kept the factory cam phasers. It's also tuned for more ponies...still no issues. I love the 3-valve, though it could have more power.
#5090
I bought my '08 Mustang brand new in September of 2007, never had a single issue with the engine. I installed a set of Brenspeed cams that kept the factory cam phasers. It's also tuned for more ponies...still no issues. I love the 3-valve, though it could have more power.
#5091
I did change out the two-piece plugs to a Champion one-piece. Haven't had a single issue with the cam phasers or any noise from the lash adjustment. I'll keep an eye out for issues though since you mentioned it. She sits in the garage mostly now, about 63K miles on her.
#5092
#5096
Erm, it's idling rougher than i'd expect a V6 to idle, but i've not owned it for too long and it's always run this way.
I have not checked the TPS output, i guess i can do that next - i do have a scanner now, i can see the O2 sensors etc. but can't see the PCM's desired idle, only the actual.
I have not checked the TPS output, i guess i can do that next - i do have a scanner now, i can see the O2 sensors etc. but can't see the PCM's desired idle, only the actual.
#5097
Sorry to hijack this thread, but I have an '01 Dodge Dakota (for sale) that the TPS output was perfect on but it had a rough idle and on occasion it would stall itself as soon as I'd put it in park. I replaced the TPS with a Doorman TPS from autozone and same prob. I ordered a $65 Mopar part from dodge and it's ran like a dream ever since.
I guess overtime the part of the sensor that rotates with the throttle gets play in it which can cause a load of issues that would seem like other stuff.
Hopefully yours is something simple, with no codes it's hard to find those types of problems!
I guess overtime the part of the sensor that rotates with the throttle gets play in it which can cause a load of issues that would seem like other stuff.
Hopefully yours is something simple, with no codes it's hard to find those types of problems!
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