88 Ranger XLT 2.3 Project

[.:Rafael]

Hi there.. !

I know I had an old thread, but after a problem with the pics.. I've decided to open a new one (besides I don't think many of you have seen my old thread )

So heres the thing. My brother bought this 88' real cheap from a friend of mine, because I told him it was in a OK condition for a project so it begins.

First a few shots of how she arrived.. (minus a very heavy metal structure I took)

So all she needs it's a little love.. right?

 

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So we started to give her love from the engine first..

Better open the hood to see what's in there..

aaa the good ol' 4 banger..

Sitting there..

So comfy..

Better get you out..

 

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A few pic while we were taking it out..

Removing drive shaft and transmission mounts

Parts starts to pile up

Pulling out..

A friend of mine holding it

 

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So the tranny is still atached..

Better remove it..

I like the new height..

 

[.:Rafael]

Now let's put it on a engine stand..

Mounted..

 

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Now the fun part of every project.. CLEANING !

Not..


Let's start with the tranny..

Spray

Brush

Rinse

 

[.:Rafael]

Now we should check the oil of the tranny right?

I should open it..

More cleaning..

 

[.:Rafael]

So you say I was losing oil.. ?

Easy fix..

Tranny done.

 

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More cleaning

 

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Cleaning done..

 

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Taking pistons out..

 

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Disassemble of engine

Removing this sprocket was a pita..

Without pistons..

Better clean them to see the oversize

0.30

 

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Some parts

Removing rings and cleaning..

At least rod bearings are in std

 

[rangerplus]

I like this thread. Nice documentation on tear down! What are the plans overall for this truck?

 

[.:Rafael]

I like this thread. Nice documentation on tear down! What are the plans overall for this truck?

Thanks !

I really enjoy threads with a lot of pics.. so I took a huge amount of photos..

Plans for the truck.. are almost everything you can think..

Engine..
Dash swap..
Turbo..
Paint..
Suspension..

Right now I'm on the middle of the dash swap (94 Explorer) and adding some extras (viper 5002, power windows, door locks...)

So keep visiting the thread