2.3 timing belt
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2.3 timing belt
I just bought a 96 ranger with 2.3 and it still has the factory timing belt that is cracked up. Do i need the special tool that it calls for to move the tension pulley over, or will a prybar or large screwdriver work. Thanks
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Answer no. I have never used a special tool. Just loosen the bolt. I use a pry bar to pry it over and tighten it back down to hold it out of the way. Put new belt on insure slack in belt is on tensioner side slowly release tensioner check timing marks if still correct tighten tensioner bolt and then the rotate engine at lease 4 revolutions by hand bring timing mark on crank back up to tdc and check to insure timming alignment. If correct then loosen bolt one more time to take out any additional slack and retighten. Rotate one more time and verify timing marks and then put everthing else back togather
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Originally Posted by wtroger
and then the rotate engine at lease 4 revolutions by hand bring timing mark on crank back up to tdc and check to insure timming alignment.
Did the belt break, or is this routine maintenance? jd
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just maintenance, i just bought it with 177k miles on it ,one owner old man. All original belts, hoses, plug wires, fuel filter, etc. Im just replacing all of the items and new plugs. The fuel filter was stopped up, made a big diffrence changing that. Rock Auto seems to have the best prices I have found. Thanks for all the help. Randy
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