Ranger leaky rear end
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Ranger leaky rear end
HI i just bought a 89 ranger 4 cyl standard with 300.000 km the rear end leaks buy the yok i think thats what it is called behind the rear u joint is this a hard repair to do yourself i have had axels out before.is there a replaceable seal there thanks in advance
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Hi, and welcome to FTE! It should be a fairly easy fix, just drop the rear of the driveshaft and pull the big nut that holds the yoke on, (with the parking brake set before you start.) You may have to use a puller to get the yoke off, but once you do, the seal should be readily accessible. Good luck, -TD
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Yes, it's a Ford engine. The extra plug was something that they did for a while to try and ignite the mixture a little more evenly, for emissions purposes. I have an '84 Nissan 200SX Turbo with dual plugs, a lot of manufacturers tried that setup for a while, don't know if any are still doing it. I'm not as familiar with the newer 4-cyl as used in the Rangers, but I think the dual-plug design was only used on the 2.0, rather that the 2.3...I could be wrong, though. I'm sure someone more knowledgeable than me will pop in and clear this up. -TD
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Hey.as i said in my other post the rear end is leaky at the pinion seal just wondering could the vent hole in tha rear axel cause this if it is pluged looked at mine and it was completely pluged up or am i just wishfull thinking.
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It's possible. As the fluid in the rear end heats up, pressure builds as things expand, hence the need for a vent. If it's plugged, then the seal is a likely spot for the pressure to try to escape. It's sure to be worn, but with the vent unplugged and functioning properly, it might hold for a while yet. Clean all the old oil off at the do-it-yourself carwash and then keep an eye on it to see if it's still leaking. -TD
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Originally Posted by TigerDan
Yes, it's a Ford engine. The extra plug was something that they did for a while to try and ignite the mixture a little more evenly, for emissions purposes. I have an '84 Nissan 200SX Turbo with dual plugs, a lot of manufacturers tried that setup for a while, don't know if any are still doing it. I'm not as familiar with the newer 4-cyl as used in the Rangers, but I think the dual-plug design was only used on the 2.0, rather that the 2.3...I could be wrong, though. I'm sure someone more knowledgeable than me will pop in and clear this up. -TD
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