DeCaff2007
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- 1996 Ford Explorer AWD
.... still runs like SH*t.
I little history here. First off this is an 02 Ranger. Same animal.
A check engine light led to checking all the vacuum hoses, led to checking the intake manifold gasket, which ultimately lead to replacing the driver side head.
Well we all know this meant setting the timing.... on BOTH heads.
So I buy the **RIDICULOUSLY** overpriced timing tool kit. (and, I just want to add, the tool to hold the cam in place BROKE on the first use and I had to weld it back together). Instructions came with it but they were mediocre at best. I used the documentation both on this site and a manual that a member here sent me.
I followed all instructions to the absolute letter. 6 hours later I turn the key and well something obviously wasn't right. Crank crank crank crank crank crank .... and BARELY starts and NO power.
Ok both cranks must be 180* out. I tear back into it a few days later and spin both cranks 180 degrees, put everything back together. Same sh*t. Crank crank crank crank crank crank .... and BARELY starts and NO power.
Now I'm baffled. Has fuel, has spark, and passes a compression test.
Took it for a test drive and well the power brakes are gone, too. Lack of vacuum because the timing still cannot be correct.
Alright here we go: Third attempt, however, this attempt was at my pseudo father in law's shop (mechanic of 35 years) Took the valve covers off and both heads have milkshakes He says not to worry and we proceed to closely examine EVERYTHING. All we can figure is that the passenger side is still 180 out (although I don't see how).
Spun it 180*, reassembled, Crank crank crank crank crank crank .... and BARELY starts and NO power, and this time, rattle rattle rattle.. WWWWWTTTTFFFFFFF is wrong with this thing?????????
There's really only ONE way to use the timing took kit. It's pretty stupid proof once you know what to do. I'm about at wits end with this truck and very close to just selling and buying a damned Chevy.
If anyone actually reads this and has ANY idea what could possibly be wrong..... please chime in.
I little history here. First off this is an 02 Ranger. Same animal.
A check engine light led to checking all the vacuum hoses, led to checking the intake manifold gasket, which ultimately lead to replacing the driver side head.
Well we all know this meant setting the timing.... on BOTH heads.
So I buy the **RIDICULOUSLY** overpriced timing tool kit. (and, I just want to add, the tool to hold the cam in place BROKE on the first use and I had to weld it back together). Instructions came with it but they were mediocre at best. I used the documentation both on this site and a manual that a member here sent me.
I followed all instructions to the absolute letter. 6 hours later I turn the key and well something obviously wasn't right. Crank crank crank crank crank crank .... and BARELY starts and NO power.
Ok both cranks must be 180* out. I tear back into it a few days later and spin both cranks 180 degrees, put everything back together. Same sh*t. Crank crank crank crank crank crank .... and BARELY starts and NO power.
Now I'm baffled. Has fuel, has spark, and passes a compression test.
Took it for a test drive and well the power brakes are gone, too. Lack of vacuum because the timing still cannot be correct.
Alright here we go: Third attempt, however, this attempt was at my pseudo father in law's shop (mechanic of 35 years) Took the valve covers off and both heads have milkshakes He says not to worry and we proceed to closely examine EVERYTHING. All we can figure is that the passenger side is still 180 out (although I don't see how).
Spun it 180*, reassembled, Crank crank crank crank crank crank .... and BARELY starts and NO power, and this time, rattle rattle rattle.. WWWWWTTTTFFFFFFF is wrong with this thing?????????
There's really only ONE way to use the timing took kit. It's pretty stupid proof once you know what to do. I'm about at wits end with this truck and very close to just selling and buying a damned Chevy.
If anyone actually reads this and has ANY idea what could possibly be wrong..... please chime in.