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  1. gjm4l

    Now HERE is a DEAL!

    http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/3951724277.html :icon_rofl: I prolly didn't make that an actual link but I did try... Warning it's a long read, but worth it IMO The truck is clean looking. But that price is NUTS. Also if someone told him those stock 14" wheels were Alcoa's and got him...
  2. gjm4l

    I'm BACK!

    Due to a really bad couple of months, losing my job and seperating from my wife I was stuck with a new Fusion (REALLY nice car by the way, too nice for this country goofball) and I was upside down (bought right before SHTF) and with no way to prove income I decided to see if a dealership...
  3. gjm4l

    07' Focus with duratec 2.0 temp gauge acting weird after coolant sensor replacement

    Replaced the coolant sensor in the top of the block. It's the "updated" sensor so I had to cut and spice a new pig tail to make it work. I first tried just modifying the sensor itself to fit the old pigtail (removed a small shelf of plastic) but it was giving me these same problems so installed...
  4. gjm4l

    Which truck to use towing a heavy and wide/long load?

    So first I miss TRS so I'm looking to sell my focus and get back into an rbv before I put something in the car I shouldn't. Anywayz on Monday I'll be charged with moving a piece of equipment at work. It's an aggragate(sp?) screener which weighs about 17,000-20,000lbs (actual weight unknown by...
  5. gjm4l

    To sell or not to sell

    I bought a ford focus a few months ago because it was a deal I couldn't pass up basically I got it for 5k and KBB says it's about 7k or if it's at a dealership around 8k. I have ALOT going on right now so I'm just looking for opinions on what to do. If I sell it will be through a friends...
  6. gjm4l

    Automotive Infomercial

    :icon_rofl:Just got home from work and turned on the tv. To an infomercial for guess what! An OBDII scan tool:yahoo: (well it's a code reader but they call it a scan tool) I think it's called CarMD, It's like $160 but if I buy NOW they'll make the first payment so it's only $120...
  7. gjm4l

    Merry christmas!

    MERRY CHRISTMAS TRS!!! Heads up world, next person I meet who corrects me for saying merry CHRISTMAS is going to get slapped across the side of the head:annoyed: It's christmas dangit, say it like you mean it. This PC crap is ruining my holdiays..... If you believe in it SAY it. I say MERRY...
  8. gjm4l

    Almost definitely getting a Focus

    It's a 2007 zx3 S model 5 speed, 2.0 duratec with 80k on the clock. I drove it last weekend and it's flawless plus fun to drive. I found one light scratch that will buff out, one rock chip in the hood, and (totally blanking on the parts name) the plastic above the hood (where the wipers...
  9. gjm4l

    Throwin' codes again...

    My fiance made fun of my truck the other day and it promptly threw the check engine light on..... Said you've spent more on this truck than you paid for it (so I'm in it for $2500 lol) Anyways it threw a code 223 and 224 which are 223 (M) Dual Plug (DPI), SPOUT or IDM circuit fault - Ignition...
  10. gjm4l

    opinion: which gears for 2.3

    I've unexpectly had not one but two sets of 7.5 gears fall into my lap and now I'm not sure which set to run. I get to choose from 3.73 or 4.10's. Truck details are in the sig. It currently runs 3.54 gears and stock 205/75r14 (26x8) tires. Since moving to the city I don't plan to change tire...
  11. gjm4l

    Been driving a duramax for a few days

    Cliff notes 3 posts down Since Friday I have been behind the wheel of a Duramax. Let me just say I am NOT impressed. This is my future brother in laws 05' 4x4 crew cab long bed 2500 duramax and as I said I am not impressed at all. A little history on the truck. It's got about 144k on it...
  12. gjm4l

    How to: replace motor mounts and trans mount on 92' ranger 2.3L

    So I've known for awhile that I needed a trans mount and that at least the passenger side engine mount needed it too. Yesterday I finally got off my butt and got it done. I hate wearing gloves (they fill with sweat) and I wasn't really interested in washing my hands every step of the way so I...
  13. gjm4l

    Is this a common tire size?

    My rangers door sticker says it takes 215/70R14's, I've been running 205/75R14's which I know are both about 26" and 8.5" and 8" wide respectively. I just snagged a set of 15" wheels to put some summer tires on(if only they were aluminum:annoyed:) If I did the math right a set of 215/65R15 are...
  14. gjm4l

    A great day for the ranger and me!

    So I was wandering around one of my future father in laws rental properties yesterday that had been recently vacated. Sitting beside the house was a set of 15x7 stock 5spoke steelie wheels from an 01' tj (I know the guy who lived there) that were painted black and had a set of 265/75r15 cooper...
  15. gjm4l

    96' escort

    Soooo. Not quite a tech question yet but a couple questions anyway. My mom just locked up her 96 escort. I know the trans was a bit caddywhompus and now it wont turn over. Shes 3hrs away so i have no clue why the car actually locked but i believe the trans was misinstalled and it galled out...
  16. gjm4l

    trouble cranking... again.

    So i posted a few months ago about my 92' 2.3 ranger not wanting to crank when cold. I fixed it by cleaning out the entire intake system and it was fine. Now it doesnt wanna crank when its cold outside(below 40). It turns over nicely and tries to fire right up but immediately chugs like crazy...
  17. gjm4l

    92' 2.3L rough start when cold

    Haven't been on here all summer cause no internet but now I'm back and already got a problem lol. My 92' Ranger 5-speed with a 2.3l and 155,000 miles has been acting up. On cold starts it fires right up but acts like it's dieseling. Just chugs and shutters for about 30 seconds and then just...
  18. gjm4l

    What I wanna do with my DD, whatcha think? Be gentle

    Since mine's a DD I'd just like to make the suspension smoother and fit some bigger tires. So here's my idea/s please feel free to give opinions and advice as thats what I'm looking for:icon_thumby:. After another DD is obtained I'll be going at least to a mid travel kit but this will do for...
  19. gjm4l

    92 timing belt replacement=noise?

    I just replaced the timing belt in my 92 ranger and upon initial start up it starts and revs fine but there is a very loud rotational noise around the front of the engine? It did sit for about a week as I have limited time and tools, not to mention I had trouble with everything from getting the...
  20. gjm4l

    Serpentine belt length

    Does anyone happen to know the serpentine belt length for a 92' 2.3 that came with A/C but the compressor has been removed? Parts counter "guru" says it's not the same as a non A/C and I don't know one way or another and I don't really have time at the moment to just take it off to measure...

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