92 timing belt
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92 timing belt
so im not very mechanically inclined so excuse my stupidity but my timing belt skipped a tooth so im replacing it .a buddy of mine said something about a hydrolic tensioner pilly or something...does my 92 ranger (2.3L) have one if them?
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ahah im not sure thats just what my mechanic said(aka my cousin)but if thats the problem what might be the problem?
it has no power in any gear after about 3 minutes of driving.the engine wont even rev up it will just stop going.
it has no power in any gear after about 3 minutes of driving.the engine wont even rev up it will just stop going.
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Check your fluids. Are they clean & good levels? How about routine maintenance? Check the air filter & throttle linkage. At the 3 minutes mark when it conks out, pop the hood & see what you think. Might not be the engine from all you've said though. How's the gas quality?
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Timing belt???
If you have a bad timing belt problem, you will know as soon as you start it. It will run rough at idle, and probably knock, and/or possibly back fire-might wanna check MAP/MAF if so equipped('92 is OBD-1 ???), and there is a way to get codes off the 'puter..some parts stores can rent you a diagnostic tool, but it must be for OBD-1(most no cost-leave deposit), and I think there is a key-on, key off thing-somebody help me here!!!
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You're on the ball DRB.
I get the impression it's still a little early for really digging into whether it really IS a timing belt issue. Shoot, could even be the distributor in backwards. Not enough clear symptoms & such to go on yet. But then, I haven't really work with 4 cylinder versions enough yet. What makes the 1st advisor think the belt jumped? And yeah, I don't think they got into MAF until '93, but could be earlier for 2.3L if Ford was desperate for power or better air/ fuel control to go with fancy doubled plugs.
I get the impression it's still a little early for really digging into whether it really IS a timing belt issue. Shoot, could even be the distributor in backwards. Not enough clear symptoms & such to go on yet. But then, I haven't really work with 4 cylinder versions enough yet. What makes the 1st advisor think the belt jumped? And yeah, I don't think they got into MAF until '93, but could be earlier for 2.3L if Ford was desperate for power or better air/ fuel control to go with fancy doubled plugs.
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So it is OBD-1?? I'm not too clear exactly when that started?? Yeah, my brother had an '89 that was a DIS engine!!! Not sure about MAF? Can you get codes off these without scantool-I remember a thread long time ago!!!
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OBD-1 was installed on Fords until '95. I forgot about the Edis thing. Yeah, it'll have the coilpack. Same thing can still apply. Maybe bad power or computer control of it.
Ford Ranger/Bronco II EEC-IV Testing
That'll get the codes out, as long as you follow directions to the letter. I like the jumper method for really nasty days better than standing at the fender anyway.
Ford Ranger/Bronco II EEC-IV Testing
That'll get the codes out, as long as you follow directions to the letter. I like the jumper method for really nasty days better than standing at the fender anyway.
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that was a great link-I printed it out to have for future ref-I stick this stuff in my Chiltons so I know where its at-weather finally gonna give us a break-ice storm this morning made driving a real chore-all is melting now-tomorrow almost 50!!
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We're supposed to get t-storms & 61 degrees sometime tomorrow. Wonder how small the drifts will be on Sunday. If any. Well, I think I'll get my buggy out & see if I can find a cool video to watch tonight instead of looping my old music library round & round.
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Hmm, back to your problem.
Rotate the engine so that No. 1 cylinder is at TDC on the compression stroke. Check that the timing marks are aligned on the camshaft and crankshaft pulleys. An access plug is provided in the cam belt cover so that the camshaft timing can be checked without removal of the cover or any other parts. Set the crankshaft to TDC by aligning the timing mark on the crank pulley with the TDC mark on the belt cover. Look through the access hole in the belt cover to make sure that the timing mark on the cam drive sprocket is lined up with the pointer on the inner belt cover.
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Rix, your right on the money..I wish that those who don't have a Chiltons Manual would get one!! If the store near them doesn't have them-they can be ordered online at Chiltons-save a lot of aggravation, and time..they don't have to wait for an answer, and they get decent info when they need it....done just about all my repairs with that book- except for the few questions that I've posted on this forum.....
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