Replacing the fuel injectors on a 1999 Ford Ranger 3.0 liter V6.

[@denniskazich7559]

Love the topic and the choice of music playing. Great job.

[@1skull]

I uploaded a video on setting up a tiny camper and KZbin muted my narration because of that exact Blue Oyster Cult song playing in the background (barely discernable) from my garage radio.

[@seanjuth]

What is the name of the tool you used to get that stubborn fuel line next to the oil cap off?

[@teammudshark6894]

Sorry for the delay. They are referred to as "fuel line disconnect tools". I don't recall which store I got mine but it came as a set of different sizes probably from Dorman in the "help" section. I think they're mainly for Fords. I seem to recall the fuel filter along the frame on my '99 Ford E150 van needed one as well. Thanks.

[@seanjuth]

@@teammudshark6894 I tried using fuel line disconnect tools. Sucker didn't want to come off. Ended up not needing to disconnect any of the lines and was able to replace all 6 injectors

[@teammudshark6894]

Cool. I didn't know that was an option. Thanks.

[@teammudshark6894]

@@sergiotorres3573 I used a simple scan tool. It doesn't get too much into details. I believe I simply deduced that if the ignition was working the other factor was the fuel/injectors. They're so cheap it's a no lose choice.

[@blakebuol3386]

I'm changing injectors and broke the hose on the fuel rail. Cant seem to find one anywhere for a 3.0. Any suggestions

[@robertzurawsk4753]

Good morning. I'm not sure which one you mean but, any of the hard lines you will most likely only find used. A junkyard is the most likely source. Maybe ebay. The good news is that there are apparently a large # of these trucks with this engine out there. If you have a u-pull-it yard like LKQ you can probably go pull one yourself and grab anything else you might need/want related to the engine or the rest of the truck for that matter.

[@rogerwicksell]

you probably got it fixed by now but i had the same thing happen to me. i got some 1/4 rubber fuel hose and cut it to length and put hose clamps on each side. works as it should

[@col.greasebagmcqueen9933]

Will this process be roughly the same on a 2002 3.0?

[@teammudshark6894]

Not positive but I just looked at an image on google of a 2002 3.0 V6. It looks very similar at the least. Probably not much changed in 3 years from what I can see. Just a tip, if you need a picture of what something looks like, for instance if you had to leave the project for a while and don't recall where something goes, google it and click on images. Almost everything has been photographed and posted online. Same with service manual info. Lots of pages from the manuals avail there. Good luck.

[@col.greasebagmcqueen9933]

@teammudshark6894 awesome, thanks!!

[@teammudshark6894]

Thank you. Love the user name.

[@shanemartin5697]

Do you have link or part number for new injectors? Have a 07 Ranger 3.0 haven't found 4 hole injectors all parts stores are 3 hole injectors.

[@teammudshark6894]

Here is a link for the one's I used. Double check to see if they will work for you of course. www.ebay.com/itm/121446078933. If these don't fit, this source may have the correct pns for yours.

[@shanemartin5697]

@@teammudshark6894 thank you I appreciate it these are for flex fuel mines not but I'm gonna see if they offer these for reg 3.0

[@DarthMayers]

Hi I noticed after my rangers 3.0 was rebuilt the fuel damper on the fuel rail is no longer present. The red vacuum line that connected to it was just there hanging. for rebuilds do they stop adding the dampers?

[@teammudshark6894]

Wow. That is an interesting question. 1st off, I am not a certified Ford mechanic so I might not be the best one to answer that. However, off the top of my head I would say in general whatever configuration it was is before, should be the same now. Certainly, there should be no loose vacuum lines laying around. I find that disturbing that a shop/mechanic would release a job with any hoses simply laying there. Is there vacuum at that hose? if so than absolutely no, it should not be un-connected. That would be a big vacuum leak. I do recall that somewhere in the video I believe, I tried to install the rail backwards so that the part that the hose attaches to was in the right rear instead of the left front, but I don't recall the exact details. Take a look for that. I'm not sure it will even go in that way. If I get a chance, I'll watch it myself and see if I can check that.

[@smartdummy5751]

So is this correct. By swapping from the plug wire end where it connects to the spark plug, you are testing ignition up to the plug wire to spark plug end. And by swapping from the coil pack you are testing ignition up to the coil pack. Is this right?

[@teammudshark6894]

It's all to isolate where the issue is, Does the problem follow the plug/wire or does it stay with the cyl no matter what. Unless there's a major compression issue, process of elimination. Since the cost is so low, replacing the injectors can only help, especially with high mileage. The first thing I do when I get a "new" vehicle to work on is do a major tune up. Then you know that with sight exception ( a rare bad new plug for instance ) the plugs, wires, cap and rotor are new. Replacing the injectors is just one step up. If there is an unknown issue with the engine, sometimes that will take care of it without any troubleshooting required at all. That's what is referred to as "putting yourself in a known situation". You don't have to wonder about the condition of the ignition or the fuel injectors. Plug wires generally come with a lifetime warranty. I replace them every 2nd tune up just because. I tend to keep vehicles a long time so I have replaced starters, water pumps, radiators, alternators, and shocks under warranty. You just to remember to make a copy of the receipt and keep it so they can read the bar-code years later. The ink on those receipts fade out pretty fast. I think I sort of got of track ish. Thanks and good luck.

[@smartdummy5751]

Ok. So this is what made sense to me. Of course, by switching plug wire 6 from cyl 6 to cyl 5, your gonna get a timing code on top of the misfire code. However, the misfire code will switch over to cyl 5 if there is a problem with wire 6. If there were a problem with the spark plug the code would stay on cyl 6 cus both wire 6 and spark plug 5 would be working when you switch the wire over from 6 to 5. If the problem is with the wire, you can't really know if it's the wire or the coil for a certain cylinder so this is when you have to switch cyl 6 wire to cyl 5 from the coil pack or distributor. Is This correct? Hence, isolating the problem. tia.

[@aaronbarr1439]

Does anyone know which injector is four?

[@radleybradford1356]

Google image search "'2003 Ranger 3.0 firing order" or whatever year your truck is. Works with any vehicle, shows you the cylinder locations. Cylinder 1 side is Bank 1

[@louiejablonicky6363]

Great video! I have a P0174 code on my 99 Ford Ranger 3.0 (running lean on bank 2 ..... same as you I believe). Did a smoke test with no leaks and about to change the fuel injectors soon. Did the code ever pop back up for you?

[@teammudshark6894]

So far so good. To be honest, there hasn't been a lots of miles put on it since this was done, but I we have had no problems since. I think this is just a good practice to upgrade the injectors to the latest configuration, if I recall this right, when you get up there in mileage. At this point, I think almost all of thee trucks are high mileage. I have this truck as a back up right now for my 334K mile Tahoe. So far it will not die. Just got to remember to drive the Ranger regularly or everything will go to hell. Thanks.

[@louiejablonicky6363]

@@teammudshark6894 ok thanks! Do you know what I need the torque specs to be when tightening during reassembly?

[@teammudshark6894]

@@louiejablonicky6363 Google Ford 3.0 V6 torque specs. It will bring up a bunch of diagrams. Just match up the picture with your year and what you need the #s for. You will see the torque patterns and the specs. Thanks.

[@louiejablonicky6363]

@@teammudshark6894 Appreciate the help!

[@jeremyleaf-g4o]

Hey man im about to do this to my 2001 3.0l. Its got 328k miles and its time ! QUESTION : where is the upper and lower intake manifold gasket? I only see one in your video. Is there suppsed to be upper and lower gaskets ?? Thanks a bunch !

[@teammudshark6894]

So, going by memory... I hope I have some. The upper collector has the seals, the upper intake is next, I believe the lower intake manifold is where the injectors are installed and is attached to the cyl heads. To change the injectors, I don't think you need to pull the lower intake manifold. I'm heading out the door so I don't have time to watch the vid myself right now. I think that's right. I will watch it as soon as I can to jog my memory and reply again. It will probably be Monday afternoon/evening. Thanks.

[@jeremyleaf-g4o]

@@teammudshark6894 Okay great to hear from you. yes i ordered the parts and they come in on the 7th. I just bought the felpro set that came with all the upper and lower gakets and the plenum gasket which is what i see in your video. its the round ones

[@jeremyleaf-g4o]

@@teammudshark6894 Got it done!! thanks a bunch!! no CEL after 300 miles. :)

[@GageWright98]

Your an aircraft mechanic?? So am I lol what did you work on?

[@teammudshark6894]

Hiya. Started on single and twin piston poppers, on to helicopters, then Cirrus SR22 mainly, ended up with King Airs, Beechjets, and Hawker Biz jets. Pilot since Aug 1980. Not nearly enough flight time.

[@verygoodboy2688]

Pink Floyd 👍

[@teammudshark6894]

Thanks. I'm surprised that they let that go through. Gotta love the music for your head.

[@smartdummy5751]

Change fuel injectors when you get a problem or you're running more than 5% lean or rich. Unless you have the money / time.

[@captainmax573]

You a pilot too? 😂

[@teammudshark6894]

Yes sir. Only a private pilot, SEL, so far. I see my biggest possible mistake, cause u never know, was not pursuing a career as a pilot. I got my pilot's license 1st while at A & P school but then was more interested in getting back home than continuing to fly. Have to admit I had a fun career as a mechanic mostly because for most of it I had access to other people's airplanes. Got a couple of hours in helicopters as well but I think I would have had much more fun having the money that comes with being an airline pilot. Probably would have my own airplane and the ability to pay for it. At present the airlines are hurting for pilots. Many have feeder programs to fast track your entry to the airline. If I was a young pilot now, I would definitely do whatever I could to get into one of those programs. Every time I see an airliner fly over me I feel like they're taunting me. You usually don't get a 2nd chance at making decisions when you first start out. There's no going back though. I hope to get back in the air soon. it's been over 20 years since I flew as PIC. With some luck, the sooner the better. It's funny, I even crave flying a C150. the little birds are a lot of fun. Things are a lot different now. Gotta think much safer with ADS B. VFR used to be simply see and avoid. Had only a few close encounters, but those tend to wake you up fast. Thanks for the comment. I only managed to get a couple of hours in a J3 for tail dragger time. It was only $16/hr wet at the time. So many missed opportunities...

[@trentrichards5782]

Dude posted the most confusing video I could probably find…

[@teammudshark6894]

Well, this was one of my earliest videos. The music though good is definitely a distraction. I do them all without a soundtrack now. There are plenty of videos out there. Sometimes it's best to watch more than one and try to get as much info as possible from each. I try to cover as many details as possible but I do miss things. Thanks for watching anyway.

[@smartdummy5751]

Why does Ford do that a lot? You have to take a bunch of shit out to get to one bolt 😂

[@5bpetersen]

good video. be a LOT better without the music in the background, distracting.

[@teammudshark6894]

Yeah, not the 1st time I've heard that. For what it's worth, this was one of my first videos. I'm still surprised that it was allowed considering the copyright issues. I basically now do all my videos without any music. One of these days I'll get around to learning to use some generic free use for low volume background so you don't have to listen to me drone on. On the other hand, I actually like to drone on about everything I think might be of use based on what I've learned over the years. Thanks.

[@JamieBurke-yf3iu]

Bro you should concentrate on the task at hand and if not don’t make any more videos. You didn’t do a very good job

[@teammudshark6894]

Well, thanks for the comment. That's the beauty of You Tube, there are usually lots of videos to watch. It's a good idea to watch a few to get different perspectives. I leave in all mistakes as I go along in there in case someone else might do the same. The clean edited ones don't necessarily prepare one for what they might really find on their truck. By "stumbling along" and then solving the issues, I'm trying to demonstrate that if this idiot can do it... in order be a successful mechanic, you have to be able to understand what you're looking at and how it works so you can return it to working order. I try to supply the "dirty videos" that help with that. That's kind of my theme. I found out that the music is distracting so I do them without it now. If you didn't get anything useful out of it, well there are the others. Thanks anyway. Good luck with your truck.

[@tompaul2591]

How long has KZbin been around and people just can't lose the background noise? I like Pink Floyd but can't watch this. I'll find another

[@teammudshark6894]

Yeah, this is one of my 1st videos. I no longer have anything in the background unless it's part of the environment. It's much easier. And that's the beauty of youtube. There are usually many videos on each subject. I add mine to the mix to share my experience in hopes that someone can have an easier time of it. I leave my mistakes cause if I did it, someone else is likely to as well. The strongest lessons are learned by making mistakes. Better to learn from other people's mistakes. It's much less expensive. Good luck. I hope you find the info you need.

[@andyrod7355]

Don't listen to these cry babys. Your video is awesome very informative. Background music is a plus.

[@fredgerstner2742]

To be honest with you if you’re not out of the garage working on your stuff without music, you kind of a psychopath just joking, but I understand what you mean

[@gsc9863]

Its fine boy go somewhere else to cry ,let the real people whacht it peacefully.

[@royquesada5295]

Love the song, but really takes away from main subject.

[@teammudshark6894]

Yeah. This was one of my early videos. I only have music off in the background now. I have received enough comment about this. I'm actually surprised youtube didn't say anything about it. Maybe they just won't monetize it. Looks like it will be a while before I find out. Got a ways to go before that happens. Thanks for the comment.

[@nathannoble9741]

Boring

[@teammudshark6894]

Well thanks for the input. What's great about youtube is that there are lots of methods shown. I just try to do my best to show what I have found the works, for the most part. I do make it a point to show when I screw up as well. Sometimes that's more valuable than showing a smooth edited job. Thanks for the comment. It's an early video, maybe I got better as the time passed.