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Updates: I purchased some rings and bearings off of rock auto so that I can address the low compression on this ranger. Yesterday, I removed the engine and began my tear down. Right now I have the pistons out and tapping them out was a chore. Come to find out, my connecting rods get...

Updates: Compression test is a wash. 70psi across the board. Leak down test confirms that I am losing a lot of compression through the crank case. In other words, adding compression to any cylinder at TDC results in air coming out of the dip stick hole and the pcv hose on top of the valve cover...

Clean title believe it or not. The goal with this one is to go 15 minutes one way and 15 minutes back every day. Low price, lower expectations lol

I have scanned and no codes have been thrown, it would be nice if I had some right about now. My money is on something silly. I’m still holding out that it’s not something serious. My only question is with the CEL. I have read in other threads that the CEL light is supposed to come on with the...

triangle to triangle on the cam, diamond to diamond on the oil pump pully, the etched line on the harmonic balancer lines up with TDC on the timing cover AND the dot lines up with the harmonic balancer removed. Ive confirmed with the little rubber grommets popped out of the timing cover after...

Hello all, I have procured a lovely non-running Ranger for $400 with a crank no start condition. I have been scratching my head at this one for a while and have finally decided to post about it. It is a 2000 Ranger XL with the 2.5L lima engine. This thing will crank and crank but will not start...

Hi all, this is my brand new unloved ranger that i’ve adopted and will now attempt to give to it the love it deserves. I bought it for a crisp $400 with a crank no start condition. The previous owner said it was the fuel pump, but I am pretty sure that is a hawk of tuah. We shall see how this...