Recent content by jds535

Hello, I have a 98 Ranger 3.0L. Replaced the power steering pump as a PM measure when I replaced the motor. Bad idea, the rebuilt pump I got from Napa was very loud. I followed the bleeding procedure and it quieted down to the point that it was bearable. Withing 2 weeks it was completely...

Hello, I have a 98 ranger 3.0L automatic 4x4. The truck has 186K on it. It sat for about a year then I bought it an put a motor in it. I did change the tranny filter too at that time. I have been driving it for about a month now and it just developed a new problem. It has always shifted very...

I just got this truck and got it going so I don't have a lot of History with it. That said, I have a 98 extra cab 4X4 with an automatic trans, stock tires. 184K miles on the truck but only 70K on the motor I just put in it. I ran it back and forth to work this week and recorded the MPG. I got...

Hi Guys, I just registered so I could log in and say thank you to all of the knowledgable guys that post here. Without knowing all that I was getting into I bought a 98 ranger Xcab 4x4 with a blown motor. Turns out there is a whole lot more to finding and installing the correct motor than I...