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| Posted: Sat Feb 27th, 2021 12:39 am |
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wh23g3g Joined: Sun Mar 11th, 2018
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I haven't figured out yet what I'm going to do. The engine runs great. If I put a new cylinder head on it would probably run like it had 0 miles on it. It doesn't make any odd noises, has same amount of power as it always has, the oil pressure gets up quick as soon as it fires. I looked under the engine yesterday and there was oil everywhere on the bottom side all the way back to the transmission. It was all oil, no transmission fluid. Transmission is good and strong. I just recently had the front end, brakes, and rear end all redone within the last 2 years. I know I could probably find a better Ranger with a V6, 4x4, and power everything but then I don't know how it was taken care of. This one I've had since it was new and I know it's been cared for. I'm going to clean everything off underneath and do the engine oil dye to see exactly where the oil is coming from. No question it is coming from the front crank seal. It's probably the worst. I'm not sure it's coming from the oil pump gasket. At the very least if I do the oil pan, rear, and crank seal the engine will have to come out because of the oil pan. Timing belt has to be removed for the crank seal so that's got to be changed. I don't want to replace the oil pump and add more labor. If I had the time and an open spot in the garage I would probably tackle it myself but no longer have the tools or the space.
____________________ 1998 Ford Ranger XLT 2.5 4R44E Automatic 4.10 non-limited slip, 1993 Ford Ranger XLT 2.3 M5 Manual, 3.45 non-limited slip |
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