I love my Ranger, but it maybe time to say good bye.

**Ryannn** · 03-26-2011, 02:50 PM

Both the Heads on My Ranger are Cracked, and World Heads no longer makes them, so I cant Replace them, and I do not wanna swap engines. So its either fill my truck with Coolant Everyday and Change the Oil every 2 weeks, So I might Sell it and Get something else.

Found this, I Emailed him some questions.
1983 Bronco

**adsm08** · 03-26-2011, 02:58 PM

That's a pretty looking Bronc.

You could always look for some used factory heads too. Just an idea.

**Ryannn** · 03-26-2011, 03:01 PM

Yeah Looks nice and they are dependable.
Around here with the heat, Trucks & Cars Overheat and blow Head Gaskets and Crack heads and Blocks all the time, everyone is warned by You pull that theyre pry blown or somethin.

**adsm08** · 03-26-2011, 03:04 PM

Well, look a little farther from home. I'll betcha some good old TRS'er has a set of good 2.9 heads somewhere.

snake · 03-26-2011, 06:36 PM

car-part.com if you want to take a chance on used ones.

**superds** · 03-26-2011, 07:10 PM

The Bronco you posted looks like a pretty good deal. I used to have a beat up '84 Bronco and it was pretty fun.

But don't give up on your Ranger! I know you were planning big suspension changes but maybe you could put those back a while and focus on getting the engine in good shape first. Maybe swap in a 4.0 or 5.0!

Each of the vehicles have their benefits.

Ranger:
better gas mileage
haul dirty/oversize stuff in the bed
fits on tighter offroad trails

Bronco:
already built
can haul more people
can haul stuff stored in a secure/dry area

And other, but those are as I see it. You'll have to decide what works best for you.

snoopdoggie · 03-26-2011, 07:46 PM

New 2.9 heads are available on ebay from several suppliers. As low as about $350 shipped.

**Ryannn** · 03-26-2011, 07:47 PM

Me & My Dad are thinking about replacing the Heads, then possibly buying a newer ranger with blown heads and replacing those.

**adsm08** · 03-26-2011, 08:11 PM

Go for it. Replacing a set of heads is about as easy as an oil change if you are careful with it. Especially on a push-rod engine.

Just don't use a power cleaner on the block. Use a razor blade and brake cleaner and be real ginger, do your best not to gouge the block.

lethal-threat-b288 · 03-26-2011, 11:41 PM

I'd keep the ranger and make it what u want. Buy the bronco. I have an 85 f150 4x4 so it's All good

ranger_mclaren · 03-27-2011, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adsm08

Well, look a little farther from home. I'll betcha some good old TRS'er has a set of good 2.9 heads somewhere.

I have a set of heads, only catch all of the manifold bolts broke off. They were good working heads could use some cleaning but they are good.

**jhammel85** · 03-27-2011, 04:31 PM

^ there you go!

Don't get rid of that truck just yet. I would changed those heads and call it a day.

Are you 100% sure they are cracked? How did you find out?

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Ryannn Ranger Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Carson City, NV Year: 1995 Make: Ford Engine: 3.0 Class: 4x4 Posts: 1,041 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	I love my Ranger, but it maybe time to say good bye. Both the Heads on My Ranger are Cracked, and World Heads no longer makes them, so I cant Replace them, and I do not wanna swap engines. So its either fill my truck with Coolant Everyday and Change the Oil every 2 weeks, So I might Sell it and Get something else. Found this, I Emailed him some questions. 1983 Bronco
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Ryannn Ranger Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Carson City, NV Year: 1995 Make: Ford Engine: 3.0 Class: 4x4 Posts: 1,041 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	Yeah Looks nice and they are dependable. Around here with the heat, Trucks & Cars Overheat and blow Head Gaskets and Crack heads and Blocks all the time, everyone is warned by You pull that theyre pry blown or somethin.
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snoopdoggie Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central North Carolina Year: 1988,89,89,94,9 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Bronco II Ranger Ext. Explorer Explorer EB Engine: 2.3 2.9 2.9 4.0 4.0 Class: 2WD Street Used For: Daily Driving Posts: 474 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (33)	New 2.9 heads are available on ebay from several suppliers. As low as about $350 shipped.
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Ryannn Ranger Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Carson City, NV Year: 1995 Make: Ford Engine: 3.0 Class: 4x4 Posts: 1,041 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	Me & My Dad are thinking about replacing the Heads, then possibly buying a newer ranger with blown heads and replacing those.
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jhammel85 Capt. Slow Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South NJ Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.9 V6 Class: 4X4 Used For: Daily Driver / Off Road from time to time Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (3)	^ there you go! Don't get rid of that truck just yet. I would changed those heads and call it a day. Are you 100% sure they are cracked? How did you find out? __________________ -1987 Ranger 4x4- 3" Body Lift, 2.9 V6, A4LD auto, Manual Hubs, Dynomax Super Turbo Exhaust, 30x9.5R15 A/T, 15x8 Cragar Soft 8 Wheels
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