4.0 SOHC head gaskets/timing chains

[SenorNoob]

Use a little teflon tape to make the nut stay in the wrench/socket better is often useful. If you can see the studs from the starter hole I'd paper tape the nut in a short socket (Stuff a little something in before the nut to hold it all the way out.) and cut out just enough to get to the threads.

 

[JJMaine]

That's a good idea Ill try that. I wouldn't be so nervous if I knew it were easy to get them out with a magnet if I drop one.

I'll try the paper tape method and stuff a rag under it while I do it

 

[SenorNoob]

With the bellhousing being aluminum it shouldn't be to hard to drag a magnet through for some fishing if ya have to.

 

[JJMaine]

Let's hope not but it wouldn't be the first time

 

[JJMaine]

Do you guys vacuum full the cooling system or does the Ranger do just fine with the traditional fill it up and run it with the rad cap off to bleed the system?

Also, how long should I crank the engine over to build oil pressure? I'm a ways off from that point but figured I'd ask while I'm thinking of it