Forum: 2.0 / 2.3 / 2.5 Tech

Got the tool. sleeve is in. But the darn thing doesn't want to let go. I've seen a video on youtube saying these things are big boogers and might need a little help from a screwdriver. I have pushed the sleeve ALL THE WAY IN. and the cable won't budge. I do not want to tear this thing up. I am...

I have a coolant leak coming out at the lower transmission (4spd) seal. Pretty sure it's the rear freeze plug. The question is to those who have been there before-- Can I access this plug from under the truck if I pull the transmission? I am a shade tree mechanic type , so no fancy tools or lifts...

i just bought an oem clutch from autozone and its fine when i put it in at school the engagement point was right off the floor like its supposed to be but new its all the way at the top of the pedal like it was when the clutch went out so what do you guys think it is? the only thing i didnt...

i have replaced clutch, slave cylinder, clutch master cylinder and that annoying thing to replace on the firewall. for some reason im leaking out of the clutch master cylinder but i cant see any signs of leak anywhere. not even on the inside of the trans. it gets low and then still works though,...

Has anyone swapped a Duratech 2.3 into any older rangers? Would it be worth the hassle? No timing belt changes, 18 hp increase and 25-7 mpg the used motors would have decent miles on them. Would the harnessess be the same at least from the firewall back?

i just bought a gutted, knifed and ported upper and lower from a 88 turbo coupe to start getting some turbo stuff together for my build. can i run this with out the turbo? i would think the less restriction in the intake would be better. im also planing on port and polishing the head and putting a...

this just started, its fine ideling, and driving around town and the highway, but it you rev it to 4000 rpm and above and let off the gas pedal, something is making a real lound noise, from what seems to be coming from under the valve cover, any ideas? thanks.

Hey guys, I am having a problem with my AC. It blows cold, but it stops coming out of the vents off and on. I can hear the air blowing but it will stop coming out of the vents sometimes. I will turn the knob down to low and then all the way back to high and it will come out of the vents but then...

does anyone know where i can get the wiring harness that plugs into the charcoal canister like a dumb ass i pulled it from the wire trying to pick it up and boom split so now i put to females on it but i want to replace it asap

so i have a 95 ford ranger 4 cylinder. its def time for a tune up on this truck but damn 8 plugs? can anyone give me a heads up on the situation thats about to be at hand here? ive always done my own work but never on an american vehicle. anyone do a write up on here yet? also my ac...

i got a new ranger, 97 single cab, 2.3, and the guy i got it from said i need to replace the oil pressure sensor, which i have. i just dont know where it is on the engine. can anyone help?

check engine light reads: cam. position. sensor. I have replaced it and replaced timing belt. truck idles perfect, but when accelerating anything over 2500 rpms the motor bogs down and backfires!! ANY IDEAS!?!?!

I couldnt find any information on anyone doing this swap so i decided to just go for it and see how it went. Yes it is in and running perfect with few minor problems i ran into when starting the swap. My truck-1995 ex cab, 5sp, 2.3 New motor- 2001 2.5L stock hp rating increased by 20 and...

Hey, y'all I replaced alot of stuff that was over-due for the "Rescue Ranger" and recently my truck just seems to dump gas into the engine and has little to no power, I know this engine ain't a powerhouse and a economy giant esspecially with my lift and '31's but it has never been this bad before....

i have a 98 ranger, with a 2.5 and an auto in it right now. the auto has finally crapped out at 160,000 miles. and i have been thinking a little here, i have an 85 svo sitting here that was another project but i need parts for that car i can not find so in other words i can't drive it. the svo has...

and of course, it happens at the hottest time of the year. I would just like advice... It is apparent that my sudden mobile waterfall is coming from somewhere in the vicinity of the pulley at the front of the oilpan, as there's all sorts of residue (and fluid) there. I *think* it's the water...

It's time for me to recharge my a/c I've searched but came up with nothing... It's 100+ degrees out and I really need to recharge the a/c. I've done it before but not in this climate lol. Is it better to do it around mid day when it the temperature is the hottest (100+ degrees)? Reason I ask...

ok so i searched for about an hour and i couldn't find anything to conclusive. im looking to do a tune up on my ranger it has a 2.3l in it, so the questions are what type of plugs does it take"copper, platinum....ect" and like what is the brand to use cause i want it to run well. also my truck...

Hello there, As you all my know I own a 1989 Ranger with a 2.3L engine, My stock filter box is broken, near the back side so dirty air is getting into my motor...... I plan on placing a CAI since it will be approx. the same amout of cash spent to replace and it will make it look nice and give...

anyone know what size thread the shift rod is for the knob? looking at aftermarket and its an M10 x 1.50 will it fit? by looking at it the threads look bigger than an M10..could be wrong though

Were currently swapping 2.3 motors in an 86 ranger 4x4 frame. We took a 92 body and motor and swapped it to an 86 4x4 2.3 5 sp frame that we picked up. The problem we have run into is that the drivers side motor mount broke and Ive been unable to locate another one. I can find the passengers...

Does anyone know if the the mounts on the block of a 2.5l are the same as a 2.3? I know the motors are basically identical all the way thru and that the transmissons changed but any info would be great. Thanks

While in the process of replacing my starter I bumped a rubber hose off. I can't seem to figure out where this hose connects back up to. I looked at the vac system sticker under the hood and it looks like it goes to an actuator of some sort?:nixweiss: i need help figuring out where it hooks up to...

Hey guys on the 2.5 where does the timing need to be set at. My belt broke got a new one on it and can't get the timing right. The book I got says it needs to be straight does it mean at 12 o clock or at the five o'clock timming mark. Thanks.

i have a apten-us chip, I want to know is there anyway to reflash it. i had a 99 3 liter now i have a 91 2.3l i don't want to buy a new chip if i can get it reflashed. is there any way to get ahold of the guy that ran apten-us thank you for any help.

I just completed my complete engine rebuild (94' 2.3L). I cranked it, but it was missing badly. So I got to the timing belt and sure enough my marks were not lined properly. After correcting the belt, I cranked it again and have the same problem. I have to pump/push the pedal almost all the way to...

My friend has a 2000 ford ranger 4 cylinder and somebody tried to bag it lol but they cut the fuel lines and vacuum hoses. Does anybody have pics of there's cause we can't get it to run and the sensor on top of the tank is broke. What is that and will it make it not run?