Recent content by texasranger

I admit that my outlook on the American consumer culture is a little extreme, but since the day of the General Motors/UAW strike, I've been pondering this thought. Nobody NEEDS a new car, and of course, we on these automotive websites are generally the DIY types that enjoy keeping older stuff...

Hi everybody. My 2000 3.0/auto 4x4 makes a chirping/exhaust leak type sound at high rpm's. As in when it downshifts for a hill and the revs go over 4000. Probably an exhaust leak? I've been searching the site here and the only reference I've found to such a problem is the current thread...

Hi, I've known about the website for a while now, but I finally needed some help with something I couldn't figure out and registered in order to use the forums. My first Ranger was an '86 2WD and I had to scrounge up an engine for it before I could even drive it. Ended up putting a...

Hi...2000 Ranger/3.0/auto/4x4...I think this is an axle problem, but I'll describe it the best I can and let you experts decide. When I am moving out from a dead stop, there are two felt clunks. If I start out real slow there is only one, but then give it a little more throttle and there is...