Recent content by joe.dollar

Happy New Year everyone. I have a 2000 Ranger. Extended cab, 3L, Auto. She's had a 2" lift kit installed. It's also got full size explorer rims and bigger tires. I have discovered a weird problem. When I turn the steering wheel left or right to the max, I lose my brakes. Pedal hits the...

The scenario is this. 2000 Ranger 3.0 with 190 000 km's ( 107 000 miles). Both heads cracked due to overheating by previous owner. 2004 heads from donor motor with 100 000 km's ( 60 000 miles). Would I expect to encounter problems with my rings and oil burning if I use heads which I would...

My 2000 Ranger with a 3.0 has blown a headgasket and possibly got a cracked head. Heads are in for testing. If I need to replace a head, does anyone know what years are compatible?

Im looking for another Ranger. I currently own a stepside regular cab with a 3L 5 speed. I'm really happy with the power of this truck. Great acceleration and decent power with a box full of firewood or garden soil. Not bad fuel economy for a V6. I've been looking at extended cabs recently and...

Just drained the oil out of the rear end of my 97 Ranger. I've never had a truck before where the differential cover has no gasket. According to the book you just use silicone in the prescribed way. Just wondering if there's a specific reason for having no gasket? Has anyone made their own and...

Hi all. New to the forums. This place looks great. First let me say, I've done a bit of searching regarding my topic, but I'm really pressed for time in a huge way and thought I'd just post and see what happens. I just picked up a 97 Ranger with a bad 3.0. It's knocking pretty loud. I have to...