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Old May 25, 2015 | 12:20 PM
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Spark knock?

Well I replaced the spark plugs on my 2000 ranger 2.5 l . Because the tabs for cylinder 3 and 4 I had to take of the intake. After all this i go to start it and it runs fine. When I drive it up the street it starts knocking and stumbles and dies. Now it runs with some sort of knock. Does anybody have any ideas or should I take it to a mechanic?
 
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Old May 25, 2015 | 01:40 PM
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Did you remember to reconnect the MAF sensor???
 
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Old May 25, 2015 | 01:55 PM
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Yes it is plugged in.
 
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Old May 25, 2015 | 03:31 PM
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Ok, was the knock there Before the work????
Did you use the specified Motorcraft plugs that have the right heat range & mechanical reach???
Did you reconnect all of the vacuum tube lines & this would include the PCV valve plumbing????
Do you have a CEL lit???? If so, scan the computer for trouble codes & post All code Number clues.
 
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Old May 25, 2015 | 07:44 PM
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I believe they are the right plugs they are autolites and I did reconnect all vacuum lines and I just stuck the pcv back in the hole thing check engine light is on trying to hook to a scan tool. Knock wasn't there before
 
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Old May 26, 2015 | 09:32 AM
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My guess is you have a fairly significant vacuum leak. Get some carb spray or something similar and start checking for leaks.
 
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Did you replace, or reuse the intake manifold gaskets?
 
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