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[ranger danger II]

I'm in a bit of a pickle the DPFE sensor bracket need to remove engine and need the rear bracket connected to exhaust manifold bolts near rear engine are sheared off and can't find new parts to replace called all over
The vehicle is a 1997 Mazda B2300 2.3 automatic but there are not parts available called ford to se if Ranger had parts but no go there removed from the inventory if anyone has any ideas would be greatly appreciated

 

[scotts90ranger]

Oddly enough I just looked at those on my '97 Ranger, those silly bolts with the studs out the back aren't too common and Ford LOVED using those stupid things... one of mine is broken too.

So are you just trying to lift the engine or are you trying to bolt that bracket back on? If you're trying to lift the engine just wrap a chain or strap around the rear exhaust runner near the head, it's strong enough... if you're trying to bolt the bracket back on to be used if it were me I'd drill the holes in the bracket out to a touch bigger than 10mm and take a grinder to the bracket until it cleared and just bolt it down, might need to get a touch longer bolts which are 10mm threads and you'd probably need a 60mm length bolt.

 

[ranger danger II]

I found a good part number it is a dorman product bought at autzone and it works the part number is 03407B works like a champ

 

[ranger danger II]

Thanks for help got another question the oil/engine separator does anyone havea good part number or a way to clean it out mine is all junked up