Recent content by Mystery Leak

2.3 Daily Driver Welcome to my second ranger build. My first was a 1999 Ranger 4x4. This $800 craigslist find is a white, reg cab, short bed 2003 Ranger XLT that I purchased on the 4th of July. It’s 2wd, has a 2.3L with 148,000 miles and is automatic. CARFAX says this one spent 5 years in...

Craftsman Club is having their monthly sale on a bunch of Craftsman Tools. I just picked up a 25-250 in-lb torque wrench which retails for $79.99 for $49.99. I also picked up a 10-75 ft-lb torque wrench which retails for $79.99 for $59.99. :D I saved $50! Only members can see the deals. If...

Mystery's Machine 3.0 DAILY DRIVER 9/5/12 Sold Truck. Parts FOR SALE <click here> 8/25/11 Hazards Out - Replaced Flasher Relay. 8/21/11 Belt Squeal - Replaced Belt and Idlers. 8/18/11 ABS Light (C1230) - Replaced Speed Sensor on Rear Differential. 8/17/11 Radiator Hoses Collapse - Replaced...

I always wanted to learn how to fix cars and found this little gem on the WantAds the other day. I paid $500 for it figuring I won't be out too much money if I fail. Right now, it looks like it's going to need a good amount of work. The engine runs really rough. The previous owner said it...