trucklet
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- Joined
- Dec 19, 2021
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- Location
- Gig Harbor
- Vehicle Year
- 1988
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger XLT
- Transmission
- Manual
1988 Ford ranger XLT 2.9 manual RWD, Never hesitated to start prior to today. Last driven yesterday and no observed abnormalities. Engine turns over and tries really hard to start but sounds very sick. Question of possibly more gasoline smell than should be present under the hood with moderate cranking. Rodent nest uncovered between air filter and passenger fender, after thorough vacuuming no obvious wiring damage is noted. All visible wiring under the hood inspected, same lack of findings. I don’t really know where to start in troubleshooting, I can’t really imagine that the rodent activity is not implicated. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. TIA.