Recent content by brwntom

I just put a new valve cover gasket on because my old one was leaking a little. I bought the felpro rubber one with the brass stops formed into it. It now leaks really bad. There is oil sitting on the lip around the valve cover, every time I stop I can smell it burning on the exhaust manifold...

Its a 2.5 1998 what causes this code? What could i try to fix it? Tom :icon_confused:

Im trying to order my led lights for my cluster on my 98 ranger tonight. There used to be a step by step any one know where its at? Tom

I came across a 2003 Ranger XLT just shy of 130k on it. it looks to be in pretty clean condition. They are asking $3800. It has a 3.0 with an auto. 2x4. Cruise, pw. pl. What do you guys think? Tom:icon_confused:

98 2.5 auto trans Ive replaced the egr pressure sensor 2 times. (autozone warranty) still getting the code. the pins are not bent. What to do next? fuel economy is suffering and I do not know what to do! Help!!! Tom

My cat has a crack on the outside shell which is causing a decent sized exhaust leak. If I remove this will The truck run different? will the CEL be on? They want $200 to put a new cat on, and i don't have that to spend right now. Tom

I have a 98 ranger, 2wd 4cyl. This last tank of gas went by in only 200 miles vs the average of like 280 miles. There is excessive soot around my tale pipe. I think its running really rich. No check engine light on. What could it be? Tom

I got offered an apprentice ship for an auto body tech. I work with my hands a lot so I think this would be good for me. I do not know the salary range for this. Does any one have any idea of what it would be?:dunno: Tom

I just wanted to show off my ranger a little bit. -4cyl -4r55e trans -178,000 mi -air ride load bags -55w hid lights -led interior lights -and a little mud Me and my friend in his 06' duramax went wheeling on his trails this past weekend.

Any members up here? Im always looking for people to wrench on my truck with.

I have a 98 ranger. Is it possible to change the ball joints without replacing the arms which is what needs to be done according to Haynes Manual? I believe I have done them before but I am not 100% sure. Thanks, Tom

What plugs and wires should I run on my 98' Ranger 2wd 2.5l its got 180,000 miles. Bout time for a tune up here shortly. I did them at 120,000 when I got the truck 3 yrs ago, but since then it has started to idle a little rough. No codes. It dosent burn any oil. it leaks some at the back end...

I bought 11 quarts of mercon v for my 4r55e transmission from autozone. Put in enough to see it on the dipstick and started it. went to add some more, one of the bottles was brown fluid. it looked like used fluid to me. I took all the empty bottles back to our local autozone the other day, they...

What should I be looking for in a good rebuild for a 4r44e? Tom

This will be the first time I will be doing any major work with a transmission. My transmission is completely shot. I have a new one that I am going to install. The truck is a 98 2x4 4 cyl. Is there any tips or tricks or just basic things I should know to make this as easy and as painless as...