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- 2001
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
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- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 4.0 SOHC S/C
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- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
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I recently bought a 2001 Ranger 4x4 ExCab with a SOHC 4.0. The truck had been sitting for about 3 years, but after replacing the fuel pump, t-stat housing, radiator and several misc. other items, it's now a running and driving vehicle. However, it does have 258k on it and the engine has a fairly steady tapping sound on the passenger side bank. I'm pretty sure it's something in the valve train, but I haven't had a chance to investigate in depth yet. I'm also concerned that it may have leaking headgaskets or possibly warped heads since it was obviously overheated before it was parked. Either way, I figure the engine is due for a rebuild if I want it to be reasonably reliable. That said, I have a line on a 2000 4x4 Explorer V8 for what I believe is a fairly decent price. From the little research I've done, I believe that a swap from the Explorer to the Ranger would be fairly straight forward, with only minor issues to be dealt with. Am I correct on this?
I figure if I'm going to have to pull the 6 banger for a rebuild anyway, I might as well look into putting a 5.0 back in it's spot. Granted, it will be more costly and require at least some modifications, but I want to at least explore the possibility. I figure you guys are the ones that can either talk me off the ledge or push me over it. Any input would be appreciated.
I figure if I'm going to have to pull the 6 banger for a rebuild anyway, I might as well look into putting a 5.0 back in it's spot. Granted, it will be more costly and require at least some modifications, but I want to at least explore the possibility. I figure you guys are the ones that can either talk me off the ledge or push me over it. Any input would be appreciated.
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