Basic tune up 3.0 V6?

[Ger42]

I just got my Ranger 2002 3.0 V6. I am going to change plugs and wires anything else need to be changed when doing this?
Thanks
Gerry

 

[Ranger44]

I'd look into the CPS. Notice and whining?

These like to go out on like 80-100K.

Good thing to look into.

 

[fordboi415]

I was thinking of replacing the cps just for the hell of it, the only squeel I get is when the belt gets wet I have 82000 miles on my truck should I replace it? And if so how much is it going to run me?

 

[Ger42]

CPS is?? and where is it on the engine? This isn't like the muffler bearing is it??

 

[fordboi415]

Camshaft positioning sensor, I have no idea where its I just know that there have been cases of this sensor failing and causing a catastrophic failure

 

[Ger42]

Is this a backyard mechanic job or do I need to take it to a garage?

 

[WNY964x4]

it is located at the back of the engine where the the distributor would be , held on the same way as a distributor , just make sure you mark it so that the new one goes in in the exact same position , if you have to , take a picture for a reference

 

[Bob Ayers]

It's not the camshaft position sensor that causes the problem, it's the synchronizer that is driven by the camshaft, and drives the oil pump, and the camshaft position sensor.

 

[Ger42]

It's not the camshaft position sensor that causes the problem, it's the synchronizer that is driven by the camshaft, and drives the oil pump, and the camshaft position sensor.

Where is the synchronizer located and how hard to replace?
Thanks
Gerry
I'm 66 and I can't think about what I would be doing if the internet didn't exist. I will admit that thins were a lot simpler when I was young.

 

[Bob Ayers]

Where is the synchronizer located and how hard to replace?
Thanks
Gerry
I'm 66 and I can't think about what I would be doing if the internet didn't exist. I will admit that thins were a lot simpler when I was young.

The sensor and synchronizer are located in the back of the engine towards the firewall, where you would expect a distributer to be. The sensor is mounted on top of the synchronizer. It is removed like a distributer, just make
sure the new one is aligned exactly like the old one.

 

[Gotta_gofast]

i personally wouldnt even wanna touch cmp as part of a tune-up why change it if it is functioning properly

i've got 123000 hard hard miles on mine and never had an issue with it

Because there is about 2 seconds of warning until it fails. This results in no oil pressure and by the time you pull over the engine is "deep fried" so to speak. I would recommend changing the CPS every 100,000 miles. After all, its cheaper than a new engine

 

[88gt]

Because there is about 2 seconds of warning until it fails. This results in no oil pressure and by the time you pull over the engine is "deep fried" so to speak. I would recommend changing the CPS every 100,000 miles. After all, its cheaper than a new engine

if you should replace that every 100000, im 111000 over due...

 

[Gotta_gofast]

lol, well don't take my word as "its going to happen right when it turns from 99,999 to 100,000"! lol. The reason I say one hundered K are because there are a dozen or so that have experienced the epic failure between 110,000 and 150,000. Mind you, there are many rangers with double that on the clock and never once replaced the CPS. So, don't lose sleep over the matter as its not a guarentee but more of a "keep in mind" thing. Your way more likely to get a flat tire or cracked windshield than having a CPS fail.

 

[Slim]

In the meantime .....

The PCV valve (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) is another typical thing to be replaced during tune up time.

Also, since you will be removing the wires anyway I would say get a Voltmeter and check the coil packs for good operation.

Might I also suggest considering the transmission fluid (ever 30K miles iirc) and engine coolant? Oh, look at that, I just did.

 

[WNY964x4]

Because there is about 2 seconds of warning until it fails. This results in no oil pressure and by the time you pull over the engine is "deep fried" so to speak. I would recommend changing the CPS every 100,000 miles. After all, its cheaper than a new engine

i drove mine for a month with a failing cmp , mine would sporadicaly lose oil pressure , so i thought it was the pressure switch