carlos031082
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- Location
- Indiana
- Vehicle Year
- 1986
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.3 Diesel
- Transmission
- Manual
I have a 1988 Ranger short bed, 4WD, 2.3L 5 Speed with 98,000 original miles. At 75,000 my timing belt slipped, bent a valve and blew the head gasket. I had a valve job done and put it back together. The power did not return and I'm not sure if I did more damage than is apparent.
Should I
A: Overhaul the motor and add some performance upgrades
or
B: Do a swap 3.0 or 3.8L
My goals are a good truck for daily driving, mainly Northern Indiana winters, and some minor towing (the other truck is a '79 F-350 so 8-10mpg at best). Gas mileage was great, 22-27, until I had the engine problems. Now the best I can do is around 18 mpg and not near as peppy as before.
Suggestions?
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/photoplog/images/12151/1_n59102255_30849225_6814.jpg
Should I
A: Overhaul the motor and add some performance upgrades
or
B: Do a swap 3.0 or 3.8L
My goals are a good truck for daily driving, mainly Northern Indiana winters, and some minor towing (the other truck is a '79 F-350 so 8-10mpg at best). Gas mileage was great, 22-27, until I had the engine problems. Now the best I can do is around 18 mpg and not near as peppy as before.
Suggestions?
http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/photoplog/images/12151/1_n59102255_30849225_6814.jpg