Recent content by Devvonc94

Hello everyone I have a 1994 Ford ranger 2.3 with the i4. Everywhere here in new Mexico is telling me the only cylinder heads they have for this truck are cracked. The head I removed from my truck is cracked as well and I'd like to get my truck on the road. Does anyone have a spare 2.3l head...

I checked it out and surprisingly all of the valve that blew up was sitting on top of the piston no gouges or scratches. I talked to a guy at a machine shop said he will look at it and can redo it for 250-300 or replace it with a reman for that.

I have about 180k on this motor. I've been calling around machine shops but I'm reluctant to just drop my head off somewhere when they can't even give me a price ya know? I thought wouldn't a new top end possibly weaken this bottom end? Im real lost on this one. Everything seems straight since...

Hey guys been trying to find information on rebuilding the head completely. My valve guides have failed and one of my valves has left the chat. Can anyone steer me in the direction of how to overhaul this head along with tolerances and what not? I have a Chilton's manual and I have another one...

Ok well I have figured out the problem upon removal of the head. Had to buy a couple special tools for this but it wasn't too terrible. I found that I sucked a valve. Nothing else is damaged and I plan to flush motor but I'm unsure what's gonna be the most cost effective way to go about...

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Does the 5 speed have a transmission module? I've been driving it and noticed about every 250 to 300 miles I need to add oil. Coolant isn't mixed even my transmission has oil in it. Was thinking about just buying a remanufactured head and seeing if that fixes the problem

Put a new PCV valve! 😎

Just an update after about 45 minutes in auto zone because they couldn't match the PCV valve. It was like 2.50 slapped it in and there's already a noticeable difference in idle and smoothness of the engine. Maybe slightly better throttle response?? Didn't see the smoke I normally do. (Also to...

Thanks for the info guys I'll keep.posting. I located and pulled the PCV valve and it's pretty coated with oil and nastiness but, seems to be working properly. Is there any test I can perform on it? Also when I shake the valve It rattles back and fourth. Not sure if that's normal or how to test...

Hello everyone I'm new here! I've always had a love for Ford's and we own 3! (83 town car 88 bronco 2 and a 1994 ford ranger. The help in which I seek today is in regards to my 1994 ford ranger. It has the 2.3l. 2wd. This truck is bone stock minus a new carrier bearing, plugs, wires, coil packs...