- Joined
- Jan 26, 2019
- Messages
- 101
- Reaction score
- 34
- Points
- 28
- Location
- Kingman, AZ
- Vehicle Year
- 2005
- Make / Model
- FordRanger Edge
- Engine Size
- 3.0
- Transmission
- Manual
- My credo
- From here on down it's uphill all the way!
I decided to do some maintenance on my '05 2wd Edge. One of the things was to replace the PCV valve with a new one. For the most part I use NAPA as I get a Veteran's discount there.
My first problem was to source a new one as they list 3 different styles for the 3.0. I had to bring in the VIN for the truck.
The second problem was to find the dang thing on my Ranger and then to remove it. I do admit to being a GM guy so it messed with my mind that I had to unplug a sensor from the old one (what is up with that?) and then I had to pull turn it counter clockwise in order to remove.
The metal clamp was installed on the hose so that the tangs were in a position that it made it impossible to remove with any of the tools I have in my toolbox. I used a rotary saw with a small disk to cut through the original Ford part.
I took a couple of pics to show the part and the location where it is located. Follow the chrome pointer/magnetic pick up thingy to see the hole. I would advise bringing some padding to lay over the sharp engine parts .
My first problem was to source a new one as they list 3 different styles for the 3.0. I had to bring in the VIN for the truck.
The second problem was to find the dang thing on my Ranger and then to remove it. I do admit to being a GM guy so it messed with my mind that I had to unplug a sensor from the old one (what is up with that?) and then I had to pull turn it counter clockwise in order to remove.
The metal clamp was installed on the hose so that the tangs were in a position that it made it impossible to remove with any of the tools I have in my toolbox. I used a rotary saw with a small disk to cut through the original Ford part.
I took a couple of pics to show the part and the location where it is located. Follow the chrome pointer/magnetic pick up thingy to see the hole. I would advise bringing some padding to lay over the sharp engine parts .