Recent content by JFortner5

I just drove home from work and got within a mile of my house, slowed down for a turn and went for 2nd gear and it wouldn't go. Let the clutch out and rev matched it. Had to do that the rest of the way home. With the truck in gear moving, I push the clutch in and it doesn't disengage. My...

Just bought an 02 Ranger and when I push the brake pedal to slow down it makes kind of a clicking sound. When I first put pressure on the pedal it doesn't do it but the truck starts to slow down. If I press a little harder the noise starts. I'm thinking it's coming from the rear but I don't...

I've been looking for a truck for a couple weeks and after driving several Rangers and F150's I decided to get this 2002 Edge. It's a 2wd, 3.0L, 5 speed, with a 4.10 8.8" rear end. It seems fairly clean and has a pretty straight body. I mostly posted to see if I'm on the right track with my...

Hey everyone I'm looking at possibly getting my 5th Ranger. (I know I have a problem) I don't already have 4 they were all in the past. Anyway I sold my last Ranger, a 99 reg cab 3.0L 5 speed. I only did it because my mom offered me her 07 Impala for very cheap. So I did it, and almost...

Hey everyone I know this isn't really tech, but I am going to be in the market for a new (new to me) car. I've had my Ranger for 4 years and I find myself wanting something a little nicer. Don't get me wrong I like the truck, but it's my 4th Ranger and I just really want a change. I have 2...

I can't really find anything about this and I've been trying for a couple days. My goal is to have a 2.3T Ranger making 250ish rwhp. I want a fun, reliable daily driver. Requirements are really only to keep A/C and get the same 22mpg I am now. My 3.0L is still running and I'm still driving...

I'll admit I've been putting off changing a few things out for a while. I have a slow coolant leak that needs fixing and I'm past due for a cam synchronizer. This isn't really 3.0L tech but for Christmas I asked for some tools or sears gift cards. I have a pretty good socket set and wrenches...

First off I know this isn't tech, but its not really classified either. I only posted it here in hopes that it would get more attention. I took this idea from a member on FRF, who took it from Dezert Rangers. The idea was to post up a Ranger/automotive part that you would give to another...

fOk here is the deal, I am getting sick of shifting all the time. Id like to convert from my 5 speed manual to an automatic. I cant find much information on doing this. All of the threads I have found are the same, somebody says, "youll need a transmission and shifter." Well I pretty much...

I did search, but could only find information on people doing the opposite of this. I am getting kind of tired of shifting, and my transmission is getting a little harder to shift as well. I'd like to put in an automatic with a shift kit. I have done an auto to T56 swap for my buddy in his...

Truck makes funny noise Video describes it, but its just on cold starts. Excuse my voice, I've got a terrible cold. http://youtu.be/STH0BnPloAE

Hey guys I just noticed this problem yesterday afternoon. It seems to be fine until I drive on the interstae for a few miles. After that, when I let off the gas and clutch it to shift, the rpms go up a little bit and hang there. I don't have a tach but I can hear it. This makes for really clunky...

Hey guys I've got a 99 regular 3.0l 5 speed. The transmission is starting to make a little noise and is feeling a bit clunky lately. In the future I'd really like to SAS my truck, but I don't have the funds currently. I'm wanting to do this in stages so I don't have to drain the bank account...

I'm not sure if somebody has done this already, but either way maybe it will help somebody out. I bought my 99 Ranger about 4 months ago with 132k miles. It seems like it was taken care of fairly well throughout its life but I had a feeling nobody ever messed with the transmission fluid...

We bought a swing set for our son at our new house. I picked it up yesterday afternoon and opened everything and took it to the back yard. I kind of sorted everything out and even put the main "frame" together just so it could stand up on its own. I got up this morning hoping to just have a...