How To Replace A Cylinder Head/ Head Gasket On A 2001 Ford Ranger 3.0L

[@toddbalazic4884]

This is exactly what I needed in my life right now. I was about to give up on my 2000 Mazda B3000/Ranger and scrap it because I just felt too overwhelmed by the task of removing the head. Thank you so much for making and posting this video!!!

[@robertperez8691]

Same here 👍

[@marctellier9967]

this guy know what he is doing, he has fix my car many time and it run without any problem. I know when I need something done he does it right. Thank you .

[@gear772]

Just had my 98’ ranger’s engine flood with coolant! This video is giving me the confidence to do my own

[@swmkh]

Great video - thanks for posting! I'm gonna try to replace the head on my Ranger soon... when the weather warms up a bit. It's got a dead cylinder, probably due to a stuck valve. After watching your video - I think I can do it!

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

Best of luck! 🤞

[@Unbreakable71]

Well done 👍. Which manual did you use?

[@hugovivas1265]

Man what a great job you make it look easy i need to get this done on my ranger great video

[@chrisstokley7687]

11 yr nucleur power plant turbine : we wire wheel the gasket off cast metal... then hone 1500 grit hone about 800 stokes - #1 thing.. use niddle nose pliers and remove the Dial pins (keeps head on correct spot) .easier to hone smooth.. flatness! do same on motor block..

[@kamryn7496]

I did this few years ago on mine I only changed the driver side head to it has 0 compression in cylinder 4 it had a bent pushrod an bent exhaust valve crazy how thouse failed inside of the engine was super clean I ended up mixing the push rods an rocker arms around I forgot witch one went wear but ended up not making a difference 2 years later still running great

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

Awesome! Yea these engine are so forgiving and simple

[@Chuassy]

Rent the fan clutch removal tool from Oreilly’s, it just makes the job so much less stressful.

[@Michael-xr3px]

Did have to remove mine lol

[@hectordavidmota2005]

Hey buddy thanks for the tutorial, I just have a question with the loose full turn that you mention in the process of tightening the bolts can you explain that I’m not understanding completely what to do if one full turn means a whole 360 turn or just a quarter. Other than that your video is very helpful, thanks again.

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

Awesome thanks for the feedback. The repair guide says to loosen it one whole turn so loosen it a whole 360 degrees.

[@hectordavidmota2005]

Ok budd thanks. Great help…

[@jimnjele.bean-dayone3505]

Great video !!! Thanks for this.

[@DarrickGray]

Awesome job with details.

[@Bdady74]

Great job bro!

[@mikhailnozdrin4904]

Brooooo you are awesome thanks

[@doughacker8941]

The only mistake you made in my opinion is not replacing both heads when you found the problem to be with the valves. It looks like you still had a miss at idle at the end of your video and to fix you will need to repeat the whole procedure again. The Vulcan motors are known for soft valve/head issue's

[@micahgerdis1008]

I think I would have wanted to try using some valve lapping compound to hopefully get a good valve seat fitment. I was definitely questioning not doing anything to the other head. Also didn't notice any checking of the straightness of the deck and head surface for warpage.

[@ironpipe3824]

Thanks so much!!! This absolutely help..🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@kevinvillatoro4222]

Did you have adjust the valves or just torque and go?

[@jesseontiveros9074]

I have a Ford Ranger 1993 v6 3.0L 4x4 XLT, does this engine requires a specific head gasket? I read that a RWD needs a left and right head gasket, and a FWD it does not matter which way is installed, meaning the two smaller coolant slots on both ends are opened. Is this accurate? Any information is appreciated. Thank you

[@benjaminrodriguez858]

Which manual did you use for this job? Gotta do mine and want to have something to reference.

[@tyler7937]

I've never used a manual in my life, you never learn anything that way. I'll check out KZbin videos or call up a buddy if I get stuck somewhere. You start by taking everything apart and figuring out how to put it back together

[@lbjr777]

@@tyler7937so odd. Wonder what people did before KZbin existed? Ignorant comment. Manuals are points of reference as well as specifications. The ranger uses multiple different engine and ignition types. Just because “your buddy” has a 4.0 doesn’t mean his specs are the same for my 3.0.

[@robertmartin1993]

haw long would this take I have same problem. 06 Ranger i replaced the fuel injector and worked for a bit but check engine light came back on

[@skypirate7579]

I cant get the bolt on the mouting bracket under the idler pulley out. The upper part of the tensioner pulley prevents me from getting a socket on. I couldnt get clutch fan but right now its the only thing in the way of getting the head off

[@750mvagustabritten3]

Thanks very helpful

[@Spiritusanto16]

Do I have to rotate the crank in order to get tdc for each pushrod, rocker and lifter? After that torque them down?

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

That's not necessary, the engine will stay in time no matter what we do on top since we’re not messing with the crankshaft or camshaft at all. The lifters will remain in their position during the whole repair.

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

This is one of the reasons why I like a pushrod engine. So easy to work on them, not like SOHC or DOHC

[@Spiritusanto16]

@@randomtallguyvlogs6756 Thanks for your response. I asked you because in the cylinder 3 the fulcrum and bolt didn't seat quite well so I had to move the crank 90° in order to lower the lifter and seat it right over its place and torque down.

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

@@Spiritusanto16 ooh got it now, yea that's weird when I did it all the fulcrum and bolts and rockers all went in fine without any seating issue. I never turned the crankshaft when I did it.

[@Spiritusanto16]

@@randomtallguyvlogs6756 thanks. Hope I didn't get any damage for my 268k truck

[@brendanleung4968]

I couldn’t really tell to much but is it needed to remove the push rods/rocker arms if your just replacing the upper and lower intake manifold gaskets? Also how did you clean the fuel injectors? I don’t want to blow a bunch of money on new ones since mine work fine but figure I may as well clean them. Thank you so much for this video because I have the same exact 01 Ranger! I’m trying to do a bunch of gaskets and maintenance before going on an 8 hour trip!

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

Yes if I remember correctly you must remove the push rods to lift the intake manifold out. As for the fuel injectors, spray some light carb cleaner into them to clean them, there are a lot of videos on KZbin on how to clean those.

[@DesertRATyoutube]

I’ve never had a problem removing my fan clutch on any of my rangers just put your big wrench on the nut and whack it with a hammer down and towards the right on revers threds

[@1245surf]

What adater you use on the compression test

[@dr.satini4971]

I am fairly certain you Installed the fulcrum bolts and push rods wrong. After you install the rocker arm fulcrum bolt and pushrod you then turn the crankshaft until the lifter is all the way down then tighten the fulcrum bolt to the torque listed in the chapter's specification in two stages. You cant just instal the rods without moving the lifters that they sit in.

[@firstlast---]

Ford service information clearly states you can tighten the rockers without having to touch the crankshaft

[@dr.satini4971]

@@firstlast--- where does it say that

[@dr.satini4971]

@@firstlast--- you sound like a lizard. Come with info not statements you can't prove

[@firstlast---]

​@@dr.satini4971Directly in the Ford service manual lol you clearly didn't read it

[@dr.satini4971]

I own a repair manual for a ford ranger. That's what it says. 🤘

[@LPerez-ug6wi]

How much would you say a mechanic would charge for that. And when you bought the head does it come with the valves already and all put together? I’m going to be doing that to my 2001 edge ranger 3.0 v6 soon because I am having cylinder 6 misfire.

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

They would charge easy over $1000. I bought the head with all the valves already installed.

[@jshcarmonakc]

@@randomtallguyvlogs6756 @RandomTallGuyVlogs question where did you buy the head at? I'm having problems with my ranger passenger side I'm sure I need to replace that to. I did everything replaced all fuel injectors, spark plugs, spark plug wires, coil block, and gaskets thinking it was air leak causing the problem. Injector 3 just found out today from mechanic inspecting the problem for me said it's at 38 psi.

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

@@jshcarmonakc I got my head from rockauto.com it was about $500 with the valves installed. I’m not sure if they still have them in stock

[@jshcarmonakc]

@@randomtallguyvlogs6756 thank you buddy I'll look it up.

[@fezz6410]

mine just blew and I was quoted $3300 from our mechanic and there the best and always have the best prices so honestly better to try yourself and save more than half money youd spend at a mechanics

[@juanvazquez1135]

Para darle el torke como es nose quiero saber como se hace si hay que contar la buelta del Tornillo

[@brendanleung4968]

Me again, did the job and guess what…broke one of the upper intake manifold bolts. Over torqued it then snapppp :( what’s the best way to go about this because honestly the upper intake manifold part is no sweat to take apart. Should I just drill the bolt out?

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

Yea snapped bolts are the worst, you can try drilling the center of the bolt and then use a bolt extractor. The most important thing is to not drill into the threads. If there’s enough bolt sticking out then you might be able to use like vice grips to unscrew it.

[@brendanleung4968]

@@randomtallguyvlogs6756 thank you for the advice, I’m just standing here starting at it lol. I’m hoping I can get a bolt shipped in quickly because this is my daily. I’ll let you know how it goes, thank you again!

[@brendanleung4968]

@@randomtallguyvlogs6756I’m in the middle of this project of putting everything back together, what did you do to reinstall the rocker arms and push rods? Certain sequence for torquing them down or any tips you have?

[@hectordavidmota2005]

Hey buddy is me again just wondering if you’re replacing both heads do you follow the same torque pattern for the both heads?

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

Yes sir the bolt torque pattern is the same for both sides, remember to oil up the bolts before torquing them.

[@hectordavidmota2005]

Ok brother Thankyou very much…!

[@captainmax573]

Hey any other tips?

[@TiToTorres1326]

You stated 2.0 in the intro. Is it a 2.0 or a3.0 ?

[@androidken]

Is that a brass wire brush you are using with a drill to clean your manifold and head? Is brass okay to use like that? Brass is softer than steel which is what the head is made from I think...but what about the intake as well?

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

Yes, it’s a soft brass wire brush. You can use it to clean up any surface, just never use it on the head surface where the head meets the engine block. Same with the engine block itself. any little deep mark can ruin it. In the video, I cleaned off the protective coating on the intake and exhaust inlets but that’s it. Never use it on the side where the head meets the engine.

[@androidken]

@@randomtallguyvlogs6756 thank you! I'm literally replacing my head gasket right now. I'm taking a lunch break now though and then I'm going to be cleaning everything.

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

@@androidken honestly it’s not that hard just make sure when your installing the head bolts make sure they’re oiled up before torquing them.

[@androidken]

@@randomtallguyvlogs6756 Would dielectric grease be ok? I have oil too. I just though that would help keep them from seizing in the future.

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

@@androidken repair manual stated to use regular engine oil. The oil on the bolt will affect the torque specs

[@christian-un7vy]

Got an 02 with 127000 miles. 50 psi compression in one of my cylinders. Any suggestions?

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

It could be many things like head gasket leaks, valves not sealing, or worn piston rings. You can add oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole and retest. If it is still 50 psi then it could be the valves or head gasket.

[@drumyogi9281]

Any way to prevent this from happening or is it inevitable?

[@budget7236]

It’s pretty inevitable on higher mileage motors. My head gasket leaked for a little while but finally blew out at 260k miles.

[@ram43x80]

Why is the coolant overflow always full after we finish driving the truck..n rsdiatneeds coolant? It doesn't go back to radiator

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

Mm Sounds like there could be air in the system, you might have to burp it out.

[@benjaminbryant4253]

So how long would you say this job took you by yourself? 12 hours total?

[@JBBRAD9267]

2or3 days I bet

[@sefiscool9864]

Took him probably 1-2 days. But he’s a professional mechanic, with a bunch of experience and all the tools needed on hand. If you’ve never done this and don’t have a bunch of tools, it could end up taking a month or two, no joke

[@brandonsalas6552]

4.7 and 5.2 hrs per side is labor time should have took 5-6 hrs 2 days at most only because head/machines shop delay

[@brandonsalas6552]

The instructions indicate torque to yield bolts one time use ONLY

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

Yes 💯 so new bolts are required

[@MrJeep75]

Always replace heads in pairs

[@brandonsalas6552]

How many miles did it last what caused it to fail any idea ?

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

Honestly I believe when you get to the 200,000 mark that's when the heads starts to break down and the valve can't hold the compression anymore

[@westhavenor9513]

I got to 55k miles before mine failed. Not my favorite engine. Poor power, poor mileage, and head gasket failures. I've had 3 of them.

[@williamhenson1771]

I'm with the other guy you should have replaced both of them but all the thing needs is a valve grinding.good luck

[@miguelito6915]

Why not have the head serviced instead of replacement

[@dr.satini4971]

I think you installed the push rods in rock arms wrong.

[@ram43x80]

Wow no breakage? Didn't need to change it then

[@davesimms5]

Why did you drain the oil

[@brandonsalas6552]

Cuz hes not a little oily piggy rolling in the 5w20

[@davesimms5]

@@brandonsalas6552 the oil will all be in the bottom of the motor

[@bigmike913]

Doesn't look like I'm in for a fun time at all 😂

[@ram43x80]

Why move fan

[@randomtallguyvlogs6756]

To create a lot of room in removing the bolts for the bracket that is bolted to the head

[@MrJeep75]

What a pain in the ass

[@spazzin9004]

😂😂it is holy shit ive been at it for a week or 2

[@ShystySpokes]

Didn’t watch the whole video but I had the same low compression issue. Bent valve.