I would just like to say...

ufgators68 · 10-19-2010, 06:58 AM

that the engineers that designed the 4.0 and the ones that figured out how to place it in the truck, should be beaten.

I think they successfully designed that engine/compartment to be a pain in the butt to work on. From the PCV valve to the thermostat to the tensioner pulley, all 3 have caused me to either lose skin from my hand or cause my hand some sort of pain from having to contort it to fit in a hard to reach spot.

One that would make some of the maintenance/repair easier would be a two piece fan shroud. That would be awesome.

country0001 · 10-19-2010, 07:15 AM

Wait til you change the # 3 spark plug.Bahahahahahahahahaha

ufgators68 · 10-19-2010, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by country0001

Wait til you change the # 3 spark plug.Bahahahahahahahahaha

Been there, done that and I never have a problem changing the plugs... I don't know what y'all are doing wrong.

Seriously. I've changed them twice and never had a problem.

country0001 · 10-19-2010, 08:34 AM

Didn't say I had a problem, but I did have to use a knuckleand a few extensions.

When it comes to stuff like the front of the engine, sometimes its better to just go ahead and disassemble everything.

**doorgunner** · 10-19-2010, 10:03 AM

My Design conspiracy theory is this....they make the engine as hard to work on as possible so the owner will bring it to the dealer for repairs after the warranty goes out (they're really not concerned how difficult it would be for their own dealership mechanics to repair the engine)....

of course.....everybody already knew that.....

RustedRanger · 10-19-2010, 10:09 AM

I saw a cartoon once that had two engineers standing over an engine bay and saying something like,"The exhaust manifold needs changed......the number 3 spark plug can still be reached" lol....sure seems true at times. My 3rd car was a Chevy Monza with a factory V-8 w/AC. After working on that the Ranger engine bay doesn't seem so small

**AllanD** · 10-19-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ufgators68

that the engineers that designed the 4.0 and the ones that figured out how to place it in the truck, should be beaten.

I think they successfully designed that engine/compartment to be a pain in the butt to work on. From the PCV valve to the thermostat to the tensioner pulley, all 3 have caused me to either lose skin from my hand or cause my hand some sort of pain from having to contort it to fit in a hard to reach spot.

One that would make some of the maintenance/repair easier would be a two piece fan shroud. That would be awesome.

You go after the 1994-up 4.0 belt tensioner from the BOTTOM

You go after the passenger side spark plugs through the wheel well.

exbass94 · 10-19-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by doorgunner

My Design conspiracy theory is this....they make the engine as hard to work on as possible so the owner will bring it to the dealer for repairs after the warranty goes out (they're really not concerned how difficult it would be for their own dealership mechanics to repair the engine)....

of course.....everybody already knew that.....

I don't believe that at all.

**jhammel85** · 10-19-2010, 11:34 AM

Ever work on a Second Gen Ford Probe GT? Now THAT is a tight fit....One thing that I do not miss about my old car..

BlackBII · 10-19-2010, 11:48 AM

Talk to me after you've worked on either A) Saab Sonnet III, or 2) Mitsubishi Starion.

The 4.0 RBV is a cakewalk compared to many cars.

Daniel_187 · 10-19-2010, 11:52 AM

Since my body lift, its been pretty good things are easy to get to now, it openen up the engin bay so much I love it and wished i did it sooner

**AgPete139** · 10-19-2010, 12:28 PM

Yup. Regarding the OHV 4.0L, I think it's pretty simple. Haven't done too much on the SOHC 4.0L. After working on a few minivans with the short front nose, and a several Hondas and small Toyotas, you get practice and the knowledge to attack other projects. Also, the right tools & their lengths help a lot.

Work on a Taurus. That'll piss you off.

Pete

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ufgators68 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mississippi Year: 2001 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 4.0L V-6 Class: 4x4 Used For: DD Posts: 277 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	I would just like to say... that the engineers that designed the 4.0 and the ones that figured out how to place it in the truck, should be beaten. I think they successfully designed that engine/compartment to be a pain in the butt to work on. From the PCV valve to the thermostat to the tensioner pulley, all 3 have caused me to either lose skin from my hand or cause my hand some sort of pain from having to contort it to fit in a hard to reach spot. One that would make some of the maintenance/repair easier would be a two piece fan shroud. That would be awesome.
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doorgunner Lab Rat for V.A. hospital Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Orleans (8' below sea level & sinking) Year: 1989/1936 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: V-8...Carbed/fo-barrel Class: 2WD Street Used For: FUN on a daily basis! Posts: 11,798 Rep Power: 72 iTrader: (0)	My Design conspiracy theory is this....they make the engine as hard to work on as possible so the owner will bring it to the dealer for repairs after the warranty goes out (they're really not concerned how difficult it would be for their own dealership mechanics to repair the engine).... of course.....everybody already knew that..... __________________ *******My Stupied Build Thred! http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...ad.php?t=30561***** *All the people who's freedom of speech I fought to defend are now telling me to shut up* ******The Congress that gave me a Machine Gun to kill as many enemy as possible now wants my Winchester Model 1894 because I have PTSD!********
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RustedRanger Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Farmland IN Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 2.9L Class: 4x4 Used For: Everyday driver Posts: 825 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	I saw a cartoon once that had two engineers standing over an engine bay and saying something like,"The exhaust manifold needs changed......the number 3 spark plug can still be reached" lol....sure seems true at times. My 3rd car was a Chevy Monza with a factory V-8 w/AC. After working on that the Ranger engine bay doesn't seem so small
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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)	Ever work on a Second Gen Ford Probe GT? Now THAT is a tight fit....One thing that I do not miss about my old car..
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BlackBII Cheaf of Grammor Poleace Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orem UT Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3 Class: 4x4 Used For: Getting irritated Posts: 6,411 Rep Power: 33 iTrader: (0)	Talk to me after you've worked on either A) Saab Sonnet III, or 2) Mitsubishi Starion. The 4.0 RBV is a cakewalk compared to many cars. __________________ I hate all RBV's, especially the ones I own.
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10-19-2010, 11:52 AM	#11
Daniel_187 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colorado Year: 2002 Make: Ford Model: Ranger super cab Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: pissing off the neighborhood kids Posts: 344 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	Since my body lift, its been pretty good things are easy to get to now, it openen up the engin bay so much I love it and wished i did it sooner
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AgPete139 TRS Junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX Year: 1997 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Xcab Engine: 4.0L OHV Class: 4x4 Used For: DD, hauling stuff, & getting me everywhere a car can't Posts: 2,236 Rep Power: 24 iTrader: (6)	Yup. Regarding the OHV 4.0L, I think it's pretty simple. Haven't done too much on the SOHC 4.0L. After working on a few minivans with the short front nose, and a several Hondas and small Toyotas, you get practice and the knowledge to attack other projects. Also, the right tools & their lengths help a lot. Work on a Taurus. That'll piss you off. Pete __________________ Green Ranger Build: http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...d.php?t=115440 *ADD YOURSELF TO THE TRS MEMBERS MAP !!!* http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...d.php?t=128467
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