Recent content by 1998Ranger2WDTom

I agree on caring and keeping my stuff.... My Ranger will son have 300,000 !!!! Personally I use what is on Sale, I lean toward Monroe. But technically as constructed the seals and valving it today's products probably do not vary tremendously and the key is maintenance. I am also in PA. There...

All good Leslie, Agreed, Too cold to do anything outside now and I have to justify heating the garage..... When I get a few things lined up. So the are several more things I would do to diagnose also. Isn't That plug especiallty clean.?

Do you want to sell or trade that Ranger ? I will garage it and keep it alive ......

Well Leslie , Could be several things that make it rough. "Water" out the exhaust or coolant out the exhaust ? Water is usually condensation every time you start and / or a byproduct of combustion. Is it overheating? AND loosing coolant ? Does it run at what has been " normal " temperature...

Hi, My two cents..... I am a firm believer of care for it, maintain it keep it. Oil is cheaper than motors. Although it might excessive it is true. The oil in your vehicle rarely breaks down unless overheated, it does get contaminated and that contamination is what causes abrasive wear. If your...

Google search got me here I am glad. Lots lots to read. Trying to understand how to best limit results.

Was wondering if you were going to post pics or is there already a new home.?

HI, I don't have an answer for you but oddly enough I see very old posts and I am not sure if this Forum gets a lot of activity. I am going to look around also, I though I would mention it. But my guess would be the 2.5L for bolt up. I know mine never had great power compared to my ful size...

Good News for Whitey !!! I called mine Whitey Danger ! ... Mine Flipped 290,000. I posted something hopefully you follow this thread and can look at my post, I need some help.

I don't have a shop manual, I have a problem with a melted part/sensor that happened this season and want to replace it. The part is mounted on the passenger side adjacent to the AC line to the cab. It has one plug on it and has two rubber hoses coming from and returning just after the manifold...

1998 2WD 2.5L 5-spd 292,000 running fine.