They Couldn't Make This Any Easier! // Ford Ranger 4.0 Engine Removal

[@scottimusgarrett15]

Your idea of "really corroded" and my idea of really corroded is off by a few large holes. That Ranger is SO clean...✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

[@Lo_natilo_massages]

True 😊

[@sheldondyck8631]

I live in Canada too and I think of rust as just weight reduction.

[@derekgardin1512]

@@sheldondyck8631 *FREE* weight reduction! Lol the best kind. Structural smucktural

[@glynjones8187]

It's only rusty if it no longer sticks to a magnet.

[@JUSTCUROIUS]

Rust and clear coat = antiqued

[@carlpaladino427]

It is so cool how enthusiastic you are about restoring your Grams truck. This is great content.

[@anthonytriana4209]

You should put a clock on the video. The clock should show how much real time has passed. I think there would be even greater appreciation to what you do.

[@SarahnTuned]

Kinda impossible, moving cameras around and periodically importing clips to my MacBook is more than half of my time at the shop making these videos. I’m doing two jobs at once but you only see the mechanical stuff.

[@michigangeezer3950]

@@SarahnTuned we DEFINITELY appreciate your hard work. 🤘

[@anthonytriana4209]

@@SarahnTuned I understand. I appreciate your channel, your content, your attention to detail, your humility, and most importantly you. Thank you and please take care of yourself.

[@edisontrent5244]

I have a 200 Dakota I would like to restore, not as nice as your Ranger, if there is a way to get an idea of expense would be very helpful.

[@LearningJeff]

I’m new to Sarah n Tuned and have been watching old content, up to today’s July 23 stuff. Very enjoyable, informative. I feel the love for the truck, and understand why 😊.

[@cranefly23]

I love watching you clean everything so meticulously, so the engine and engine bay videos are going to be a real treat!

[@subsidiarity8839]

What really stands out about this channel is the emphasis on doing things right and producing top-quality results.

[@stephenmoncrieff2056]

I love watching you work . You are entertaining , funny , and smart . And as I am a professional mechanic myself (Albertan Red Seal licensed Journeyman) , I can truly appreciate the effort it takes to do the work you are doing . Always look forward to your videos .

[@FVBmovies]

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[@thomasphilyaw8593]

You...Sarah... extra thorough? NOOOOO I would NEVER think that. Awesome job! Your Grams is smiling down on you and showing you off to all her new friends :)

[@bigkeg9173]

That flywheel cover plate looks like the Millennium Falcon 👍

[@SarahnTuned]

Hell yeah it does!

[@Primus54]

Your level of self discipline is off the charts. You churn out these quality videos like clockwork. And you always seem to have an extra twinkle in your eye when working on your Gramm’s Ranger. Thanks! 👍👍👍

[@davestewart9146]

Hey Sarah if I remember right on my 98 explorer with a 4.0 the fan clutch nut had reversed threads so instead of righty tighty it was righty loosen 👍😁❤️

[@robk4620]

Can confirm. Righty loosey, lefty tighty. Did it not long ago on my Ranger

[@gac914]

Yep, was thinking the same thing. It's a left-handed fastener. You were trying to tighten it. . . .

[@JT-ov2yr]

You are correct, it is a reverse thread 36mm, same engine on my 97 Aerostar.

[@axelbart7470]

Great work Sarah, Grandma is very proud 👏 💙

[@tomdixon1213]

I so appreciate it when you say why you are doing stuff. It is educational for me.

[@fredflintstone505]

I have a 1994 Ford Ranger just like yours except it’s red and I have larger aftermarket rims. Yours is in better condition than mine. But mines not too bad. You are doing what I wish I could do with mine. That’s why I love watching this in particular.

[@Arcturian1111]

I have the same truck. A 1993 4.0. I'm gonna remove the drivers side much rotted out valve cover soon... I finally located one on eBay for $60, I needed to sand, prime and paint it.... Oddly, I just replaced my clutch fan and radiator, the nut came off rather easily. I used a huge channel locks to take that nut off. Further, The valve cover replacement should be way easy, compared to what you just did. LOL. Great Video. Awesome job. I subbed you.

[@jimpalmer1969]

Sarah, another great video, keep them coming. From what I can see from the video, gram's radiator support looks structurally sound. Don't change it, clean the rust up and maybe shoot some of the green on it before you clear coat the engine bay. Buy some of the matching green, You are going to find other areas that will need touch up. Prep them and then shoot them all at once.

[@billj5645]

My father owned a garage for over 60 years and we pulled a lot of motors. We always removed the fans first, but then we also had to be able to slide the engine forward off of the transmission. It helps a lot if you adjust the chains so the engine hangs level, then you can pull it straight up. Unlike the current trend of pulling engine and transmission as a unit, which requires you to remove radiator and core support, we always just pulled engine and left the radiator and transmission in the vehicle. We had a hoist hanging from a crane rail in the ceiling too.

[@terryteo1]

Never thought watching an engine being removed could be so entertaining 😬 great vid Sarah, cheers 🥂

[@getlosttoday4045]

Besides the 300 straight 6. The 4.0 was the 2nd best motor Ford every made. Awesome job Sarah 🤘

[@aussieseanc]

3rd best Aussie Barra 4.0 straight six is the best !

[@kennykuhns9843]

Wish I could have gotten a 300 straight in my Ranger.

[@robinround7314]

Your grandmother is a sweetheart! Spend all the time you can with her! We wish we had once they pass.

[@michaelruta3105]

``Hi Sarah. You have given me the motivation to work on my dad’s 1999 Grand Marquis. It is 6 degrees here in Eastern Massachusetts working on the Transmission on ramps inside my small garage on the cement floor. Love It!!! Thanks again!

[@lisadeyoung5361]

Labeling the bolts, and putting them together with the parts.. Genius.!

[@Maximum1A]

Our grandkids have been an essential part of our life…Caleb 8, Asher 4. We even moved to Florida when they moved here this past September. I hope they remember me like you remember your grandmother. Then again, my grandson said to me today, I will never forget you Papa. ❤️melt. OK done be the old geezer to you all.

[@toronado455]

when you were talking about pulling the engine it was obvious that you have tremendous admiration for your grandmother. thanks for another great video on the Ranger.

[@richardhunt809]

Great work once again. I’m sure your grandma must have been so pleased to be able to leave her beloved truck to you. It couldn’t be in better hands.

[@leedanielson7452]

I hope you always keep your grandmothers truck…🥰👍

[@christopherhylton8462]

Check the Ford service manual you got for this truck for the direction to turn the fan clutch nut to loosen it. Some were left-hand threaded. That being said, some can be so stuck that you have to cut them off, but most do eventually come off.... usually after you have cut the skin off a couple of knuckles after slipping and punching the fan a few times (don't ask me how I know that).

[@paulaxford6754]

I can't imagine how it would have worked as a RH thread.

[@scotthill1278]

The bar hanging from the engine hoist is suppose to be in line with the engine, turning the crank handle positioned at the front allows you to tilt the engine for easier removal. You might want to pull the heads and get'em checked, they have a history of cracking between the valves.

[@rellerlee6161]

Your Wrong on the heads 1990--92 where the problem childs thine casting in this year way better heads. Learn your fords know your years.

[@solaralloyd6157]

This Ranger restore is perfect timing for me!! My 05 Ranger 4.0 just seized due to unknown factors. I am about to do my first engine swap ever!!! I am nervous but your vids and my shop manuals have me fairly confident that I wont mess it up. Now to rent a shop or garage!

[@michaellillard7584]

When you get time my 4.0 needs a overhaul to 😎✌️

[@PrestonsGarage]

I’m watching this video purely for the future of mine which is going to get a 5.0 302 out of an explorer of the same year next year after high school. Even though I’ve never done something like this, this has made it seem like its going to be pretty stress free. Thank you for making this video!

[@tylerewing7984]

I have a 96 4x4 I got it for free, it needs an engine. after getting into an accident in my grand marquis this truck might save my job because of how easy the swap will be. Love your vibe btw. Really enjoyed the video and getting to see what my weekend will hold with the free ranger.

[@jeremyr6576]

I'm trying to go in the way-back machine with my '93 Ranger, but I think that fan clutch nut might be reverse thread.

[@chrisroth2977]

Yes I was going to say that, I’m pretty sure it’s left hand thread.

[@kayfelix5054]

It is left hand thread, you are right

[@JHmOfO]

I agree 😂

[@timb4569]

ch would tighten the fan

[@rellerlee6161]

Yes it is you need a air hammer and the tool that takes them off

[@karryhoward3946]

You have great screen presence keep up the awesome content Sarah. Gram's truck is worth all the effort. And as my old boss WWII Korean war veteran would say your one Handsome woman.

[@duckyjp17]

I so appreciate your mechanics mentality - that of course anything can come apart and be put back together. No hesitation. I have gained a lot from this perspective and taken on some pretty daunting projects of my own that I would have shied away from in the past.

[@jamesbillet8954]

Yeah, plus we got treated to a shmokin' Hot lady. Win, Win all the way around 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@davetyler7417]

This young lady is the shit. Informative, great descriptions and mechanical hours

[@danielharder2052]

At the risk of seemly like I watch these for the wrong reason. You have never looked better in any video I have seen. And yes I watch because I admire your attention to detail

[@sasha-taylor]

hey Sarah, you're gonna hate this because it damages the clutch fan nut pretty bad, but the way I usually get them off is with an air hammer and a long chisel bit. You've gotta be careful because some are reverse threaded so you need to know which side to hit, but you go down from the top and basically dig into the side of the nut and it'll break it free. It leaves a big scrape in the side of the nut but it's really only cosmetic damage, the nut isn't structurally compromised. I tighten them back down the same way. Since the engine will usually turn over with less force than those nuts take to get off it's the only efficient way to do it since I'm on the clock at work.

[@zemo2332]

I think that you can fix any car out there. That’s just amazing to watch.

[@paulmcwilliams1709]

I'm impressed with your working attitude. You get in there and get dirty, and you're gorgeous to boot!

[@merlinsk1]

That is going to be the cleanest ford ranger in the whole of the USA

[@richardadams5316]

love your sense of humour and how smart and pretty you are. because of your video on the 2022 Nissan Frontier, I went and bought one. Best truck purchase I have ever done. keep up the amazing and awesome vids.

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

I absolutely love your channel! So tenacious, thorough and talented. I hope we get to see a picture of your Gram!

[@danven1256]

Back in the 90s Mazda used the Ford explorer in their lineup, it was called the Navajo. It came with a 4 L V6. I was pulling those engines out so often for oil leak repairs that I could start pulling it at 8:00 in the morning, reseal the engine top to bottom and have it back in and running before I went to lunch. Considering the job paid 16 hours under warranty, it was a very profitable job. If you were really lucky, you could get a transmission overhaul, a transfer case update, radius arm bushings and new front 4x4 hubs for a grand total of over 30 hours, all under warranty. They were my real money makers.

[@trroop17forever]

Hey Sarah! I had to circle back to this one, since I'm swapping the motor in my 02 Ranger 4x4. Thanks for your vids 😎👍

[@koolBOY8323]

when your engine hoist won't go high enough, take the front wheels off the truck and drop the lift to the ground. works great.

[@chrisahola7809]

I'm sure you get this alot but. I'm in love. I cant stop watching your videos. You do great work.

[@laarshegdish6016]

Love this video, Sarah! I'm a Ranger fan for dead sure! I have a 2000 I bought new and it's still running after 340,000 miles. Looking forward to seeing any hints and pro tips from here that I can apply to mine to fix it up, especially in the area of chassis work and some of the body work.

[@250GTOAJ]

Lots of work done and still to be done. Looking forward to the next one.Your grandmother would be proud. Have a great weekend Sarah.😀👍🇨🇦

[@DirtyDeerock]

I'm studying this alot cause I'm about to swap a 4.0L OHV from a 91 Ranger into my 89 Bronco II. Thanks for the detailed video

[@tjkrueger2655]

I admire your commitment to restoring this truck, because I wouldn't have bothered, with everything so rusted out

[@ragrle]

Yeah especially if you live in the rust belt heck we barely have junk yards any more.

[@baronvontourettes]

Make sure you replace the crank pulley / Hall effect trigger. They are known to come apart like a improvised explosive device. Also change your chain guides and chain tensioners.

[@toddpeters9007]

Haven't seen your new shop ! Look at you girl! Awesome ! You needed a shop!

[@krisseekins5864]

I love rewatching your videos to see where you pull the intro from! They are all so amazing Also, I hear you say "up!" anytime I hear a lift go

[@jennyB96]

Best engine pulling video I've seen! I need a mechanic like you in my shop!

[@kstar2157]

love the fact that you save random nuts and bolts. I do the same, along with some brackets that people would usually throw away. you never know when crap like that will come in handy (which it will eventually) . My son thinks I'm a bit of a hordder

[@gabrielrenaud1965]

Yes! MR2 stuff!!!! The car that brought me to this channel 😁

[@isaiahwelch8066]

Hey Sarah! Just saying, pull the fan from the water pump pulley. On my 2.3L, I have 4 10mm bolts that hold it on, and I always remove them from the water pump before removing engine from engine bay. Love the progress on the truck!

[@jefftuckercfii]

I still can't get over how weird it is that the Ranger's body is so rust-free while the frame is a corroded mess. Bizarre!!!

[@eric19875]

You're making a great job on the Ranger also. You're absolutely skilled. And you are entertaining and funny too.

[@barneyjensen4470]

Fun and funny to watch and hear you work. You're cool and educational. Have Fun and keep doing your own thing.

[@FishDS9]

Thank you Sarah! I was searching for that Capybara video!

[@JuanPerez-ry5xx]

Awesome work! Love the video,back in 87' was my first new truck a Ford Ranger.Can't wait to see the finished job.👍

[@orangetruckman]

I’m not totally sure the issue you were having with the engine hoist. But I’ve pulled and installed a 454 engine, th400 transmission, and NP203 transfer case all at once the harbor freight cherry-picker. It earned my respect. Hope this helps to rethink the “need” for a different one. Another video hard worker 👍🏻

[@roymurray6374]

Happy Friday Sarah!!! Great way to end the day after work, watching Sarah doing and saying awesome things, while enjoying a few cold snacks.😁 Stay excellent!!!😎

[@melvinnoble8552]

You had that look in your eyes; seeing the Ranger look lifted!🤩...... No one would judge you.....I would praise you.....DO IT! DO IT! 😆🤣

[@violinmiata]

Gram would be proud! The truck is looking great, one step at a time.

[@williamdonly7966]

Fantastic video!!! Never seen someone so enthusiastic about restoring their gramps truck !!!

[@mortimergladbreath]

The Ranger is my favorite project to date! I wish I still had my dad's 84.

[@SarahnTuned]

Love the 83-87’s

[@1320Jason]

Square bodies are my favorite!!!!

[@ronwilgenbusch1961]

88 is also the old style body. 89 they changed the look of the front end. I need to do something like this to our 88 Ranger GT, has only about 60k on it.

[@ChrisHsuCars]

Hi Sarah, I love how much care and attention to detail you are putting into this truck. It makes me wish I could have something special like this to do myself like my dads old Skylark or my moms old Beetle. Keep up the great work!

[@Grunt49]

You are bound to have a few pangs with this truck. You obviously loved your grand.

[@bobrohr2121]

So glad to see the Ranger content. Gram is gonna be very proud of you.

[@PaulsensGarage]

5:29 I was already a subscriber but the cutout of Captain Slow in the background is worth a triple like for sure.

[@josefprem4535]

My one and only engine pull (so far) is a 03 Audi Allroad 2.7 tt, wish it was my gramps ranger you have so much room!

[@MartyG1957]

I love how entertaining and educational you are. You're always fun to watch

[@JayLepisto]

Sarah the Legend! Awesome footage of pulling that Cologne. Nice to see Fred helping out with the "not light like a Nissan Sentra" hood.

[@donnordstrom31]

Some pointers Sara. Too late now, but later... Strip the motor first, intake off, front of engine bare. The engine lifting cradle goes down the center of the motor. The rear chains go to a pair of bellhousing bolt holes. Try not to bolt to where your stand will be bolting to. The front chains go to a pair of now available bolt holes. The crank handle faces front so you can balance the motor as you remove/install it. The lift chain needs to be as short as you can make it. Looking at the fan pitch it looks like it should be a lefty loosey. I'll look one more time. There is a funky wrench that will lock into the four bolts holding the pully on the pump, letting you get a more thorough application of force. With the front stuff stripped off, the engine fits the hole a lot better, and it balances a little better. With the lifting cradle as tight to the block as possible it will tuck under the dash easier.

[@kkamp0528]

Awesome content...If only half of this world had your attitude and positivity keep up 👍

[@bobimbordino3024]

Seeing your ranger brings back great memories of my 01 ranger I had. It had the 2.5 with the 5 speed 4x2. Chicago being an save space for rust, my frame got ate away from rust. My ranger had 525k miles on it & was running like new. I got it for $1900 in 06 & used it until 2017. I got my money out of it. Now I drive an Lincoln MKX

[@robinround7314]

Great project! I have a '94 Exploder Limited I'm in the process of redoing. Pay extra attention to the valve train/rockers. That seems to be a Colonge's weakness.

[@BuildSomethingAuto]

Sarah fan clutchs typically have left handed thread, make sure youre turning it clockwise to loosen 😉. Also FYI the fans on these are notorious for cracking, inspect yours thoroughly to make sure it doesnt violently come apart at any point. Loving the ranger! 😁👍

[@chrisgabbert658]

Put electric fans.

[@johncolligan5128]

Like Doc Brown always said "if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything"

[@Graphixman]

Your videos always make me smile. Any woman who loves to get her hands dirty to work on a car is alright!

[@chrisburgdorf7469]

that was the nice thing about the 4.0, 2.9, and the 2.8 V6's. they were easy to work on, you had plenty of room to get to everything. I helped a buddy out with his ranger and swapped in a 302. it was an simple bolt up.

[@kevinchastain727]

I have 93 Aerostar van that am thinking about turning into a camper van. I have been watching this to see what I will be up against when I rebuild it, as it has the same running gear. My little sister was also air force and was in charge of the motor pool I am sure that the two of you could share stories.

[@RigiLiquid945]

So awesome! If only new cars were made so simply.

[@niklaswejedal463]

Love watching this restotation, but MR2-cintent is always welcome too!

[@jimmyg5636]

I would love to see more restorations Excellent work on the Ranger

[@raullasvegas]

Gerat video Sarah, but when I climb under my truck, I see things that are rusty, and now I have a lot of work to do. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@KSReferee]

Sarah you should plan on removing and replacing all the freeze plugs on the engine while you have it out. Ford/Mazda (B4000) were notorious for using crappy freeze plugs that would rust out over time rather than using decent brass ones that will never rust. I noticed a smell of antifreeze on my B4000 and it was from a tiny hole in one of the freeze plugs. It was near the firewall so the engine needed to be pulled to get to it. So basically you could save a ton of hassles by replacing them while you have the engine out. Also, when I ordered what was supposed to be a complete set of them from RockAuto, I found I was missing quite a few so I recommend ordering 3 complete sets of the brass freeze plugs so you don't wind up waiting for each delivery. Thanks for all you do making these videos!

[@Lo_natilo_massages]

Hello from France 🇫🇷. Thank you for my weekly dose of private jokes, nonsense and skilled mechanic.

[@spencer1280]

rare to find a ranger this clean. the new maverick is basically the 2022 equivalent of this truck. i'm glad you are maintaining it, its a shame if this truck was neglected

[@kennykuhns9843]

The new Maverick is nothing like a 94 Ranger.

[@tsugee]

Clutch fan has lefthanded thread so it cant spin out when engine is spinning clockwise.

[@paulaxford6754]

I spotted that right away as well. I was yelling at the TV!

[@supermick83]

A simple gantry crane or swivel crane would be very handy for your workshop and would take up less floor space than a portable unit. We had one years ago and made a lot of tasks very easy.

[@cliffordgallagher4531]

Probably Hear it 500K Times a Day! Finest Tech EVER!!!!

[@scottbutler2343]

How can it be both surprising and make sense that we love Ranger content. Maybe because the Ranger was ubiquitous and overlooked in it's day but we miss them now.

[@craigcrowter2796]

Nostalgia’s a powerful thing, I totally get it! I’m looking forward to see the next video of the project!

[@ttinnovations3310]

WOW,... that is alot of Ford Ranger LOVE !!! that is one lucky truck! I love my Toyota Truck and it gets a oil change every 3,000 miles and maybe a $3 car wash

[@davidking3699]

Try using the engine leveller in the North / South orientation (instead of East / West), then you can adjust the balance point and work the engine out through the available space... then you can attach the chains to both the front and back of the engine...

[@andrewhornfeck7421]

Pengi got moved outta da way (from the tie rod linkage) and later appeared UPRIGHT in the perched hammock on the driver’s side o da lift! WooHoo! Just goes to show Sarah’s fun side 🐧 😁👍

[@scottcook8443]

Really enjoying the channel I subscribe ages ago and its only me coming down with covid I have binged on the channel to get up to date. Awesome funny and great channel. Keep the excellent work up Sarah 👌👍💪❤