Old guy, new to me truck

[wwivhobbit]

Hi! I'm Randy from Groton, NY. Just recently retired from 42 years as Tool and Diemaker at Cornell University. I have raced bikes, trikes, and quads professionally and still at it, tho not as often. Mostly enjoying being a grandpa now and playing around on my tractors. I just bought a 2001 Ranger Extra Cab 4.0 V6 4x4 with 144k miles showing but the speedometer/odometer wasn't working when i bought it so no telling how many actual miles are on it. This is to replace a 1997 2dr 2.3 2wd that's pretty rusty. Anyhow, I had quite a list of things that I've found that were either broken or missing. Hopefully with a bit of guidance i can accomplish all that needs doing!

 

[rusty ol ranger]

welcome to TRS

 

[Curious Hound]

Welcome to TRS. By the way, we have a forum for lawn and garden stuff where tractors are discussed also.

Farm and Garden

New toy?

www.therangerstation.com

 

[pjtoledo]

you'll need something to keep you from getting bored in retirement. fixing Rangers is an excellent choice.

 

[Josh B]

Cool deal WW, welcome to TRS

 

[DILLARD000]

...just bought a 2001 Ranger Extra Cab 4.0 V6 4x4 with 144k miles
...odometer wasn't working when i bought it so no telling how many actual miles
...list of things that I've found that were either broken or missing

Welcome to the Herd; lots of friendly knowledgable folk in these forums!
Retired engineer myself; have here a 2001 SportTrac, close sibling to 2001 Ranger ExtraCab V6 4WD;
same Frame, WheelBase, Engin, Trans, TransferCase,... but with full backseat & ultrashort bed.
Notes on a few of the NotoriousFailureItems\NFIs:
* OilPressurized TimingTensioners, renew every 100kMiles\12yrs
* JunkPlastic ThermoStatHousing, swap to an Aluminum version
* JunkPlastic HeaterControlValve, swap to an Aluminum version
* JunkPlasticTanked 2Core Radiator, swap to a 3or4Core AllAluminum version
* PCVValve Coolant Loop, delete 5/16" Tees+Hoses+OxbowCollar+MiniExchanger, useless source of leaks
* 5r55e Trans, every 33kMiles\4Yrs: drop Pan, new VB BondedGasket, retorq VB Bolts, new Filter, new PanGasket, new 5~7qts MerconV, adjust Bands
* InstrumentCluster+DashCenterPanel Bulbs, renew every 100kMiles\12yrs
* 1354 TCase, every 33kMiles\4yrs: MerconLV Drain+Refill,
TestDrive 2WHi~4WHi~4WLo once a month, replace 4x4ShiftMotor\ConModul as needed
* RearDiff, every 33kMiles\4yrs, 75w140+SlipAdditive Drain+Refill
* FrontDiff, every 33kMiles\4yrs, 75w90 Drain+Refill
* FrontWheelHubs, check slop every 33kMiles\4Yrs, replace as needed
* ...
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Hope this helps.

 

[wwivhobbit]

Welcome to TRS. By the way, we have a forum for lawn and garden stuff where tractors are discussed also.

Farm and Garden

New toy?

www.therangerstation.com

Thanks, but I have several John Deere forums that i scour when in trouble, plus 2 really good dealers near me who are very helpful!