Underdose
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- Location
- United Kingdom
- Vehicle Year
- 1992
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Transmission
- Manual
Hi, my first post. I recently purchased a 92 ranger super cab with the 2.3 engine. It’s in relatively good condition with only around 52k miles on. Recorded in MOTs. The problems I’ve been having are previous owners modifications, along with general service parts and lack of use.
They weren’t sold here, it’s LHD and imported. So garages are little help and all the parts I’ve needed so far I’ve been shipping over from the US. Not a huge problem but the delays and getting the wrong parts etc is all a bit cumbersome.
The problem I’m currently having is the Airbox has been removed. And fitted with a K and N conical filter. The air sensor has been glued into the bottom of this and a vacuum hose, which I assume would of gone into the airbox has been capped off with the bolt. This tube creates a lot of suction if bolt removed. I’ve included a picture. Now I want to get everything running exactly as it should, so am willing to retrofit the proper box, even if it means attempting to source and ship one over. But I’d like to know what the vacuum pipe is for, what adverse affects it will be having, shouldn’t there be a second one... I have a Haynes manual but can’t find any information.
Another option is to redo the induction kit with a new universal filter and customise fittings. I’m worried about the blanking off of this vacuum pipe however. Any advice would be appreciated
They weren’t sold here, it’s LHD and imported. So garages are little help and all the parts I’ve needed so far I’ve been shipping over from the US. Not a huge problem but the delays and getting the wrong parts etc is all a bit cumbersome.
The problem I’m currently having is the Airbox has been removed. And fitted with a K and N conical filter. The air sensor has been glued into the bottom of this and a vacuum hose, which I assume would of gone into the airbox has been capped off with the bolt. This tube creates a lot of suction if bolt removed. I’ve included a picture. Now I want to get everything running exactly as it should, so am willing to retrofit the proper box, even if it means attempting to source and ship one over. But I’d like to know what the vacuum pipe is for, what adverse affects it will be having, shouldn’t there be a second one... I have a Haynes manual but can’t find any information.
Another option is to redo the induction kit with a new universal filter and customise fittings. I’m worried about the blanking off of this vacuum pipe however. Any advice would be appreciated