easiest: ford ranger 2 3L spark plug replacement. 4k GoPro

[@andrewsmith624]

Who ever designed these spark plugs placements kicks dogs for fun.

[@anthonyarbeau7118]

currently changing mine, the last one on the driver side does not have room for a hand to go through and that fuel rail black cap is directly in front of the spark plug. not off to the side like yours is sadly. stumped. intake off sure, but along with it would be the egr and its solid pipe to the exhaust manifold which I'm not lucky with exhaust bolts... so many parts in the way on this side wowza! BUT the 7 other sparkelators followed your directions perfectly and it is running much better with 7of8 being changed for now. thank you!

[@adammoldowin2478]

Your video was totally clear and made replacing my plugs in my old truck very simple. Thanks for saving me some time and annoyance.

[@jeremyaux1]

Not looking forward to replacing mine. I’ve got a 95 2.3. But you make it look super easy. I’m sure it’ll take me a little bit longer. And I may end up saying a few choice words while doing so. But the video is super helpful. Thank you in advance for the demonstration.

[@mitchdoud9727]

It is possible , patience always wins.

[@morgonbourisaw1684]

10/10 best tutorial for this out there

[@ford427v8]

I've got ignition problems with my 93 Mustang LX 2.3, same engine, that I'm pretty sure can be fixed by replacing the plugs/wires, and I'm glad I came across your video. I'm here thinking I've gotta take the intake manifold off, but this has given me confidence that I can do this without doing all of that. Still not going to be fun, but hoping it's not as painful as I initially planned.

[@wandergtb]

Why the hell did anyone have the idea to put eight spark plugs in this engine ????

[@tdog652041]

The extra plugs help burn off fumes which improve emissions I’ve read.

[@alecdziuk6450]

My 5.7 Hemi has 16 lmao

[@norvillerogers6110]

@@alecdziuk6450this made me chuckle that’s actually wild 😂

[@Bawkr]

There are not many pickups with a 6ft bed all gas that get 26mpg, I welcome the extra plugs if that gives it 0.3 better mpg. Especially considering how much cheaper the ranger is than most of the other pickups in it's class currently. You might get lucky and get a Tacoma from your uncle but most of us have to buy our own pickup I'd wager, that leaves the ancient Ranger as a clear choice especially the non-interference version 93-97.

[@colbyscheeseybuilds]

The motor gets 23mpg when it’s in good condition and been taken care of

[@chabbytreemechanic1731]

Thanx. I'm getting ready to replace my plugs. Definitely helpful

[@path2049]

Removing the intake manifold (top) should make the job easier.

[@ryanheinig7975]

Can be more costly to do so though.

[@danr308]

I found it to be fully adequate. Thanks!

[@zorgzev96]

That’s very useful. Got a 99 with the 2.5 I have to do the plugs on, tracked a weird idle down to the plugs. Pulled one and they looked okay, besides having like a 2.5mm gap haha.

[@megburkhalter2182]

Good video. Helped a lot. Thank you.

[@chastblind7606]

Just did this and got my ass beat!!

[@calvinmientke3539]

NEVER ever remove more than ONE sparkplug wire at a time.

[@JustinCrediblename]

why?

[@xkaosxvpx8165]

@@JustinCrediblename I think he means you’ll get them mixed up

[@Bawkr]

I did sometimes I go too fast. If you have a good method for keeping track of them it's not a big deal but if you paid close attention to the video he mentioned it..

[@chanaiiH]

@@JustinCrediblenamecause you can forget which one you did

[@sameold5050]

Start by explaining the year & engine in this Ranger.

[@prestonbrowning2438]

No newer than 94 an no older than 91

[@ryanheinig7975]

Actually, it's on 95's too I own 95 Ford Ranger , same exact engine. The engine in this video, exactly the same as mine. I came looking here to best learn how to access the plugs that are in hard to reach areas. As I'm in progress to change plugs myself for first time, with this specific truck.

[@wandergtb]

Thanks for your video. It was a great help. Hugs from Brazil.

[@judydeuling4357]

never go to the work of changing plugs at probably 100,000 miles without replacing wires. NAPA Belden premium wires have special ends on the worst three plugs that make it way easier to install. Remember they all went in together and served you well. Will probably be the last ones you will need.

[@JustinCrediblename]

wanna link me to info about decay rates of the wires based on mileage, age, and weather? From what I've read, wire replacements are typically unnecessary. Without data to support the claim, I'm quite skeptical.

[@Bawkr]

@@JustinCrediblenameMy exhaust gasket is bad I think so every single wire on the easy side busted, I jiggled the heck out of them before pulling off, might have been the brand of wire on mine though, I'm going to try trimming them. So far on the hard side not a single one has busted and the truck was running fine so, it's the plugs not the wires. What it is copper plugs are like 16k miles or something before polishing or replacing and platinum are like double that? Mine came with platinum in it and I'm putting a set that came with the pickup in it which is also platinum. Sounds like this guy runs his plugs way passed due. Wires last, plugs don't. They have to be polished up or replaced.

[@mReading]

Thanks man, it was a butch but I got it done thanks to you!

[@funkycarlover]

Super useful thank you so much

[@MrKillaDC]

You didn’t have to remove air intake manifold. How did you do that

[@davidwhocares3293]

Thanx fer the video, what year did they start having 8 plugs ?

[@JustinCrediblename]

no idea.

[@copedennis1]

Had them in 93. I think maybe 91 is start of 8 plugs

[@Bawkr]

2 was easy on the hard side I just used my hand and unplugged that injector but 3 and 4 decided to check the internet.

[@ralpha4350]

Great vid. Thanks!

[@benpurvis1391]

The #3 plug wire is about to make me junk this truck lol

[@57Fastjeff]

Ine again, the Lima motor in the Ranger is a ROYAL PIG to work on!

[@path2049]

Year of your truck? Mileage? Your engine compartment looks pretty clean ... Great video.

[@JustinCrediblename]

1994 220k ..cali weather

[@path2049]

@@JustinCrediblename Thanks. Mine is also 1994 (2.3L) with 375k ... Cali as well.

[@ryanheinig7975]

Mines, same exact engine, but on 95 Ford Ranger. Mine has half cab on it. I had completely removed the commonly called, "Bencher" seats, and replaced with nice bucket seats that came from Ford Explorer, that also, part electric. The seat tilt is manual, the sliding part is electric, which I added a circuit to operate the electric functions of the seats. This is also a 5 speed manual, not automatic. The seats I found on the Explorer had same exact floor mounting holes, so, no modifications required, other then adding a circuit for the electrical controls of the seats. With this setup, you now have room to make a center console in the truck, behind the gearshift.

[@bizob211]

Thank you 😊

[@CARPAccess]

Thank you !!

[@ruthless_modz2311]

When anti seize gets hot it turns to lock tight don’t use on spark plugs!!!!

[@drifter233]

Not if you use the right kind. High heat copper anti-seize is made for it.

[@DriverNganjuk]

Coco.

[@JustinCrediblename]

It's great stuff. And it's thanks to brave Latin Americans that it is even available. ♥

[@scottstinson649]

Video said 2.3L Not v6 which is what is shown

[@JustinCrediblename]

that's not a v6.

[@ClydePlays]

@@JustinCrediblename Can confirm the older 2.3s have 2 spark plugs per cylinder. Blew my mind the first time I did thish job to my '97 back in 2003. What year is your ranger? Mine has a different manifold/header coming off the block. EDIT: Found your other videos list that your pickup is a 1994. Thanks again for the video!

[@stefanwestall2096]

Its a 2.3 l fords attempt at a 2 stroke motor that uses full gas instead of mix. Great idea horrible execution!

[@melvinmcfly4498]

@@stefanwestall2096 it was never a 2 stroke, they’re put there for emissions, more complete fuel combustion.

[@ryanheinig7975]

Yea, this is 2.3 L - 4 cylinder , but, as I also own same truck, same engine. It has 2 spark plugs for each cylinder as someone else had already mentioned. If you looked closely of the video, you would have noticed, 4 plugs on one side of engine, clearly visible.