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The oil leaks were coming from the VCGs, so they both got changed. So was the PCV valve.
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The oil leaks were coming from the VCGs, so they both got changed.
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The spark plugs were OK, but got changed anyway. The right side was a nightmare.
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The air filter either wasn't installed right, or was left in too long because the fresh-air duct & TB were dusty. Both got cleaned.
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The rear door cables were shot (as usual), but I wasn't expecting the inside to be THIS dusty. Turns out, the whole truck was, but the visible surfaces got cleaned very well.
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The common RV mirror was swapped to an autodimming compass version.
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The center registers were broken, so after MUCH searching, a new Ford bezel (5L5Z-1004302-GAB) was installed. Later, the cigar lighter was swapped to a dual-USB voltmeter.
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Pulling the RV mirror wiring required removing the cluster bezel & knee bolster. The quantity of dust was amazing.
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Instead of crossing the bridge & going around the curve, the truck came to rest on its side on the rocks, a few feet from the water's edge. The driver's doors hit the black pipe after the truck had flipped in the air. It's amazing that neither occupa...
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The last time it was here, it looked like-new.
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Surprisingly, I drove it onto & off of the trailer, with the A/C working, and no CEL.

[url=https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,2003,ranger,4.0l v6,1438311]Rock...
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I think this is repairable...
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It took less than an hour to get the bed off.
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It's still amazing how dusty this truck is.
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The LHF A-arm is severely twisted, but a new Ford 7L5Z-3079-A (aka Motorcraft MCSOE45) is on the way. The wrecker driver who pulled the truck out of the c...
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The oppressive heat has slowed me down, but it's getting close. Right now, it's still drivable with A/C & no CEL.
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After pulling the LHF suspension off, I found the steering knuckle bent through the upper caliper bolt hole. The torsion key pad isolator (6L5Z5b335AA) is degrade...
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The replacement lower A-arm (MCSOE45) arrived, but I can't install it until I get a steering knuckle & torsion key pad, and swap the [url=https://www.amazon.c...
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I sandblasted the torsion key & pad, and painted them with graphite.
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The right outer CV boot is torn & twisted, so that side came apart. I'm sandblasting & painting most of the parts that come off.
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The cab is empty now, and ready to come off.
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While so much was apart, I decided to clean up the rear brakes. Good thing, since I found 2 Right autoadjusters had been installed. So while waiting for a Left kit (Motorcraft BRAK2662A) to arrive, I sa...
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At the same time as the brakes, I tracked down a couple of used wheels, bought 2 new tires (Cooper AT3 265/70R16), and had TPMS sensors installed in the 4...
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While browsing the JYs for some matching Aluminum wheels, I found a 4WD left knuckle on an '02 Ranger. After sandblasting, I painted it & the hub. The original upper ball joint seems OK, and the replacement [url=https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.p...
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Replacing the torn right CV boot was messy, but much easier than I expected.
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The first replacement part to go on the left side was the inner tie rod end. The booger-weld that allowed it to be driven after being broken in the wreck also prevented the (undamaged) boot from sliding...
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After reinstalling the tie rod end, A-arm, knuckle, & hub, I tried to put the brakes back on so I could roll the chassis. But the caliper bolts wouldn't line up...
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I knew the rotor hadn't grown, which only lef...
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With the tie rod end, sway bar end link, A-arm, & knuckle replaced, I tried to install the (straight) torsion bar. But it didn't align with its pocket under the frame rail, indicating the frame is bent. So I pried the end of the bar into place and bo...
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It's near the shadow of the engine, but the left frame rail is bent inward.
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After rolling the cab off, I rinsed the frame. But later, I had to remove the gas tank heat shield to get a lot more mud & gravel out.
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I have had worse beginnings. Needs a new fascia and a few dents pulled. Obviously pull the stickers and stupid hat off. Definitely needs a good wash and buff.
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Dent in the door needs to be pulled. Wonder what the paint looks like underneath that sticker..
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Honestly not sure why I took this one.
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Interior needs some attention. It is an Edge according to the VIN but options are sparse.
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More stickers to come off.
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Engine out of the truck. Converter had to come out with the engine. It would only move 1/32 of a turn.
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Yep, that is a hole.
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Engine. Again.
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Lovely crack across the top of the piston.
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Believe it or not, this is not the same piston.
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Mmmm, something is not right here.
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The rod was thrown with sufficient force to dent the pan and close the gap between the pan and bolt enough to not be able to get a socket on the head.
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Profile shot showing bulge from the violent end of this engine.
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Another.
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Carnage found in the pan. Much of that is a piston skirt.
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Exit hole for something.
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