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I'm doing some exhaust work that failed inspection, cracked RH manifold and deteriorated gaskets between Y-pipe & Cat. 4 of 6 manifold bolts broke. Got them out then off to the "easy" part of the job loosening the three nuts fastening the cat to the Y-pipe. The nuts were rusted to round corners...

In my '93 4x4 I replaced the ball joints, tie rod ends, drag link, steering gear, power steering pump, hoses, pitman arm. Pretty much everything in the steering. The gear and pump was leaking so I just got all new stuff. Afterwards I get a slight bind to the left or right just past center. Then...

I've read numerous and confusing posts on the elimination of the a/c compressor and which belt to use. Some advise a pulley at the a/c location. Based upon the sticker in my '93. Can't I just do as the diagram indicates and by a non-a/c belt and bypass the a/c? Thanks,

I am trying to remove my power steering pump. So far the lower bolt stud combo that holds the bracket yo the block was rusted round so I had to cut it off. Not much room. Also tried to remove the pump from the bracket while still installed. Two lower bolt heads snapped off. I think I have all of...

I've installed new u-joints and got new outer axle seals for my front axles. The pictures below show the seal on the axle (it is not fully pressed on yet). The picture with the spindle. I'll assume the large diameter end of the seal fits into the recess on the back of the spindle after...

I've replaced my ball joints on my '93. The old ball joints the bushing hex was flush to the knuckle. With the new ball joints the hex is about 3/32" high. The bottom of the bushing is against the ball joint boot so it's not going down any further. Any issue? Thanks,

Going through Rockauto and Advanced trying to determine the part numbers for: Spindle Seals/Bearing - Is Spicer p/n 710453 correct? I also see just a seal that Advanced says is p/n 710453? I also need the seals on the front axle shafts. I'm replacing the u-joints and seals. However searching...

I'm having a major issue removing some nasty, rusted ball joint pinch bolts. I am contemplating going to the pick and pull and grab a whole front assembly where I can loosen the pinch bolt and rebuild and install that. Other than looking for a Dana 35 with 3.73. Which Rangers, Explorers, B...

Working on replacing my ball joints. Only to find the pinch bolt head 12 points are either rusted off or rounded off? Any tips on removal of the pinch bolt with the rounded head issue? http://www.fairlanet.com/images/pinchbolt_1.jpg http://www.fairlanet.com/images/pinchbolt_2.jpg Thanks!

Curious if back space is the same and if the Ranger manual lockout hub will fit through the Explorer wheel? Thanks,

I have reason to suspect that my parking brake mechanism is messed up. So I was at the u-pull-it yard and grabbed a mechanism from a Ranger with the door tag indicating built in 09/95. The mechanism in the picture below installed is currently in my '93. The picture of the mechanism on the bench...

So where to start on fixing this? I don't have much if any experience in working on an A/C system. In 44 years of driving I've never had a failure. I bought my '93 beater last year. A/C didn't work. Tried to recharge. The compressor ran for a few minutes and froze up. I plan to drive it during...

I replaced my rear brake cables on my '93 Ranger 4x4 with 10" brakes. Rock Auto didn't have both in the same brand so I got a WAGNER BC14344 left cable and RAYBESTOS BC94740 right cable. After replacing them and hooking the right cable into the connector and passing the left cable through the...

I don't understand the auto tensioner and inserting the "pin" thing at the parking brake pedal. I cut my rear cables and replaced them. I have a new coupler on the end of the front cable, this is not a new cable. I have about 3-4" of gap to make up to connect the rear cable to the coupler. Does...

I bought a 90-something 8.8 rear and swapped into my '91 Ranger. How do I tell which wheel cylinder it uses? I have 10" brakes but there are different wheel cylinder part numbers listed '97 and older and '98 and newer. Appears to have been a change in that time period per my RockAuto search and...

Looking for an illustration or picture of how the spring attaches. This is the spring under the cab to adjust the parking brake cable adjuster.. Thank you! Doug

LF cab mount is where I'm at. Got the bolt out but the nut, washer and bottom bushing spin. Through the cab floor hole I took a punch and tried to beat out the nut and washer but nothing moves? First, any diagram of what is all in there? I assume some sort of sleeve? Second, how do I separate...

My '91 Ranger in it's past had the blower motor replaced with a non-OEM unit. This motor stopped working so I picked up a OEM motor yesterday in the u-pull-it yard. Installed it and noticed a rubber elbow shaped rubber tube from the back of the motor to the heater hosing. Th OEM unit has an oval...

My 2.9 the other day had a clattering sound to it when I fired it up. A puff of blue smoke blew out the exhaust. The engine has not been a smoker or user of any oil. It seems when it sits over night upon firing it up it will clatter. Sounds like the top end. Once oil pressure is up it is smooth...

My 1991 2.9/5 spd 4x4 Ranger - I'm thinking the anchor 6062 Center bearing is an example of the fine Chinese junk available these days. Last week I began to notice a slight vibration in my driveline. I noticed the old center bearing was worn out and the driveshaft could easily be pushed around...