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I read a post awhile back where a guy said he cleaned his MAP sensor. I'd wondered about that but worried I might kill it.....so not long ago my check engine light came on.....turns out it gave a code for something that's not even there. I went through and checked things and decided to clean the...

I did a search but couldn't find any V-6 Aspires done in the usual hot rod way....one had a 6 with FWD and I think Leno did one with a 24V 3.0 but it's in the back. I think it'd make for a decent looking small car that'd be quick and relatively cheap and would also get good mpgs. If you found...

Changed the fuel filter yest (Fram)....got it off and noticed it rattling...I haven't cut it open yet but it feels like the whole filter media broke loose inside. I read posts here about their oil filters coming apart inside so I stopped using them.

My trucks been running decent until day before yesterday after getting gas it took three long tries to get it started and I had to give it some gas pedal so it would start. Now it idles at 1300,it fires right up when fully cold,cranks awhile after cooling off an hour or so but don't wanna start...

This isn't really a problem...just something strange I've noticed with my truck. It seems when it's colder outside the thing runs warmer by what the temp gauge says. Over the winter the needle on the gauge stayed around the "M"....once it warmed up it stays more on the "A" on "Normal". The other...

Last week I almost ran out of gas and when I turned a corner it started missing badly...then after putting gas in it still does it off and on. Think I killed the fuel pump? The filter only has about 6,000 mi on it and the gas tank shouldn't have had much dirt in it since I replaced it a couple...

Last week I noticed my rear end cover sprung a leak because of rust. Saturday I went to three junk yards....nothing,then went to Autozone,Advance Auto and O'rieylies (sp) and all they offer is a cover for a 8.8 and that is all their computer shows for an 87. Of course the people who helped me...

I was watching "Swamp Loggers" last night and the guy was looking into getting his service truck fitted with a hydraulic 4 wheel drive system. It must be something new cause the guy went to a Vegas convention to check it out and also got to do a test drive. The rep told him it sends 55...

The other day it got hot outside and as I was waiting in line to take in scrap metal my Ranger started getting hot,not boiling over but enough to make the idle rough. I removed the grill first then took some 1/2" fiberglass backed foam insulation I had laying around and with some quick...

I have read some articles on converting vehicles to run on E85 and I am wondering if anyone has converted an older Ranger like mine (87 2.9L) to use it? I know either a custom computer or carb is needed to use it and higher compression is a plus to get the full benefit of E85's high octane. I'm...

The hole for the pass side squirter for the windshield washer fluid seems clogged. What's the best way to clean it? I thought about using a needle in the hole but don't wanna screw it up. Maybe take it off and soak it in vinegar?

I took my air intake tube off about a week ago to do some mods and there was a trail of oil from around the holes in the mouth of the TB into the air tube. I replaced the PCV valve (with a quality one) and then I had the tube off yest and there is still a little oil in the TB. I know how to work...

After driving and sutting off my truck for more than an hour or so the brake pedal is hard(no vacume). Could this be the booster leaking or a bad check valve?

My mom has a 99 Sable 3.0L and it has started running rich. It has 256K on it but the motor runs really good but it has started running rich when she starts it up. Are the systems for the engine control anything like what's on my 87 Ranger?

My dad has a 65 Mustang GT Convt 289 AT AC PS,its dark blue with a white top and white Pony interior and has the rally pac gauges. It has the Shelby type rallys and even the original set of redline tires with it. It's in great shape,looks to have been restored. It had two previous owners,one of...

I have never had a turbo motor or worked on one. I have seen turbo kits and might like to get one in the future...money permiting. My question is about vacume,I know some things like the brakes need a vacume pump right? What about the other things like the MAP sensor and other sensors that use...

Anyone seen the turbos that mount in place of the muffler? A while back on Hot Rod TV they put a kit on a Vette that replaced both mufflers with turbos. I am wondering if anyone has seen or put one on a truck? It does seem to make sense because it doesn't have all the underhood plumbing and it...

Has anyone done things to make their Ranger more aerodynamic? I have thought about this from time to time as a way to increase gas mileage, since the Ranger is about a aerodynamic as a brick. I read once in a magazine about this subject as a way to increase top-end,like for the salt flats. It...

Most times my 5 speed is easy to shift......sometimes it doesn't want to go into 1st or 2nd gear and I almost have to force it. After it does this a couple times it's fine. It seems to do it after I drive to town,stop somewhere and then go to leave. The trans itself seems fine,it acts like it's...

I found out my 4 wheel drive works but when I turn sharply it makes a clunk......clunk......clunk noise. When I tried the 4x4 it was on grass/gravel and it sounds fine until I turn the wheels sharply. Is it the u-joints for the front axle? How serious is this? Will it be "ok" as long as I dont...