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Other than pick a part, where can I find a replacement rear glass hatch button for an 01 Explorer ?

Having no luck finding a replacement hose assembly online, Rock Auto, LMC, Auto Zone, E Bay...ect. All I manage to find is for 2.3 or 4.0. One or two on E Bay, but differ from what I have or have no picture. Any help sourcing one?

89 2.9, 500 miles on complete rebuild and the rear main is leaking. Crank was turned. Did not notice any flaws on the sealing surface at time of installation. Any special, wiz-Bang replacement seal available? Thinking of installing a sleeve-n-seal kit just because. Tips or tricks? Not wanting...

I acquired 2 almost new shifters from a friend, said they were for a ranger, but did not recall what trans. I have an 88 & 92 with M50D trannys. These must be of some use to someone .

Assembling my 2.9 motor. Freeze plug kit contained a small threaded plug. it's bigger than the coolant drain plugs. I have no clue where it goes. It fits in the location where the oil pressure sender goes, is there more than one oil galley port on a 2.9 block.

After moving a disassembled 2.9 twice, I misplaced the camshaft/sprocket bolt/washer. Is the bolt and washer from a 4.0 interchangeable?

Is the dealer the only source? Cam thrust plate bolts, oil pump & haed locating dowel pins

Am I missing something? Naked block is a camshaft away from going to the machine shop, and tugging and gentle prying on the front of the cam does not remove it. Will removing the "freeze plug" at the back be a good idea to gently tap it along?

No working turn signals on a recently purchased 91 extra cab. Emergency flashers work when button on coulum pushed in, all good new fuses and bulbs in all locations, working flashers (both tested in other ranger). Replaced Multifunction switch with used one from E-Bay and still have no flashers...

Used it for years on head gaskets of all kinds, 2.9 heads seem to be finicky? Should it be avoided?

Is it adviseable to slightly enlarge the smaller water passages on my new head gaskets? This motor did sit for a period of time with no coolant.

Is it adviseable to slightly enlarge the smaller water passages on my new head gaskets?

Had a knocking issue, in the process of pulling and cleaning the motor, found this... Only too 100 miles to fall this far.

First of all, I am broke a$ F***. Last year I put a gently used motor in my 88 ranger. (only reason it was removed was for a 5.0 swap) Ran and drove for aprox 100 miles. Started knocking on the way home one morning, drove for about 2 miles untill I got home. Knocking never real got bad, but the...

Anyone have a source for these? Having a tough time finding some, junkyards usually have them removed already.

88 2.9 2wd extra cab, having a hard time locating a replacement driveshaft flex disc, found a reference to a BMW/Beck Arnley part (#103-2103) that is claimed to be a replcement. Anyone have experience finding one of these? Not wanting to swap to a one piece shaft at this time. (picture not...

Did not check caster and camber before disassembly and replacing wear items. What points on the spindal do you measure caster? Ball joint bosses? Search only came up with 4wd.

Stock 7.5, bad wheel bearing. Went to remove the C-Clips and the crosspin retainer bolt broke. Only about 1/2 inch of the bolt came out, rest still in there. Need opinions on drilling it out, putting in a thread repair and reinstalling another bolt. Soon to be daily driver and I have found a few...

88 ranger 2wd,2.9, 5 speed. Purchased over a year ago as a project for my daughter to drive. Trailered home. Original motor had bad heads, never really ran it, cranked and barely ran.(cannot recall if I used starting fluid) fast forward.... Engine swap, worn 2.9 for a not so worn 2.9. Cranks...

Figured I'd start here, Phelan Ca, trying to diagnose a ranger.