- Joined
- Jan 5, 2008
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- 909
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- 678
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- 93
- Location
- Frederick, Maryland
- Vehicle Year
- 1998
- Make / Model
- Ranger
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 4.0 OHV
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Tire Size
- Round
- My credo
- It was like that when I found it.
I replaced my OE tensioner at about 100k with a Gates and that lasted about 6 weeks. Replaced the Gates with Motorcraft and it's still going strong at 182k. I have to admit though, the Gates came with a new bolt so I spent about 50 bucks on a friggin bolt...If it is the tensioner, new Ford part runs about 30-35 bucks for new complete tensioner, and is only attached by one bolt.
Simple install. Have to remove belt and possibly radiator shroud, but easily done.
Grumpaw
BTW, definitely spin the other pulleys when it's off this time.