The purpose of hydraulic roller-tipped valve lifters is to eliminate clearances in the valvetrain. For these later model 3.0 Vulcan engines, it is NOT required that pushrods need to go back to the same position and orientation they were removed. For the inexperienced do-it-yourselfer it's great advice, but that applies to use of flat tappet lifters which do create a wear pattern on themselves. Interesting thing that not many are aware of is that the roller-tipped valve lifters in these Vulcans are the same part number as the roller lifters used in 1985-1995 302/5.0L H.O. motors found in Mustangs/Cobras, Mark VII, etc.

I am a renewed Christian! thank u for this video! i have a 2000 Ford Ranger 3.0 and i just had my lower radio hose burst yesterday. lost compression in 1 & 2 cylinder. gonna use this video to learn! God bless you!

This video was instrumental in fixing my cracked heads,same engine same truck. You sir are my hero. Thank you so much for making this video me and my daughter thank you we followed your instruct.ions step by step and as of tonight our truck is running again! Thank u soooooo much!

Just completed an engine swap on my 3.0 Ranger. I put all new gaskets in the junkyard engine and this video helped a ton. Thanks!

I like you, sir. Became myself Christian in 1988. I work on cars, also.

Props on labeling everything, it can be tedious but it definitely helps during reassembly. I personally don't have the patience to label everything with tape so I typically end up using different colored window paint. Just make a good clear mark from plug to connector end so that reassembly is just a color match.

The dreaded 3.0L head gasket! Very common on these fords! Have a blessed day!

Here's a tip to get the fan nut loose. Use an air hammer chisle tip on the nut in the direction to loosen BEFORE undoing the belt. The shock will bust it loose.

Wesley,, for someone who claims to be a novice mechanic, seems to be pretty well versed in 3.0L ford.

Great video broski, I just had the same issue, I decided to just buy new heads instead of machining them, it's like 300 dollars more, and I just made sure that there were no micro cracks

wanna say thank you!! god bless hopefully i can get this done im nervous that ill mess up but your vid will help!! god bless im a christian too!!

You know I'm not big on religion. And I usually look down upon people who try to push it on me but this video feels different. Like you're not pushing it on me but letting it ride beside me. I appreciate it. Good work sir

Just finished mine. thanks saved me 2500 dollars🤙

Thank you so much for this video, I was intimidated at first, but finally gave it a try..your video guided me all the way! Thanks again!

Best description of what to do, hands down! Thank you

Excellent video and tutorial! I'm going to replace my head gaskets this weekend. Thank you again!

Thank you my son and I will be doing the same job this up coming week. This will come in very helpful

Thanks for the video. i am trying to decide whether to keep my Ranger and replace the heads or finally let it give up the ghost. I have a 2000 ranger with flex fuel and 306000 miles, but i have used castrol syntec it's entire life and changed it every 5000 miles. I have rebuilt, personally not had a mechanic do it, the entire front end from the frame up at 275000 and have replaced the timing chain, water pump, alternator, radiator, power steering pump, idler and tensioner ,tires, and AC clutch in the last 75000, now this. Love the truck and hate car payments but I am wondering if I'm throwing away money. Your video will help if I decide to give her a few more years. BTW I am also a Christian and appreciate the statement of faith. Also I saw the tell-tell signs of a true mechanic in your cut and bloody finger(lol)

Nicely done. very easily but to all who watch your video note that all plugs only go in one location only. So please mark them if it makes it easier. Also pressure washing the engine before breaking down is good. Shade tree or backyard mechanic video well done .thank you.

I’m a Christian as well. I’m so bless to come across your video. I recently given a Ranger 1998. It’s a blessing to my family. Recently find out it has a blown gasket. I don’t know what to do. Please email if you can help. God bless.

This is one of the best car DIY videos I've seen. Thank you so much! I'm all done, now I just have to figure out why my truck is idling rough. If I turn on the AC it dies and it feels like it's lost some power on the top end. I'm guessing that it's a vacuum hose issue. Now I just have to find it.

Great video is very helpful with each step needed to do the job. Thanks for given your time doing it.

Just going to say thank you so much god has blessed you. I have a 4.0l that blew a head gasket after I did a clean then replaced from the cheapest to the most expensive thermostat then water pump then radiator. I feel defeated with my truck but I know just like the lord keeps me going I can keep this truck going! I will say it would be awesome if you could help me and make a video hey hey shout out to you hehehe god bless.

Praise the Lord and pass the ratchet

Thanks again for this video. It is extremely. helpful I am just finishing this job on my 2000 ranger. Two of my rocker arms have some jiggle after being torqued, I hope it will be fine.

Watched this video to help figure out how to get the injectors out. Thank you! Excellent video.

Great video. I have an 03 ranger 4.0 looks just like yours.with all the work you did in labor. should have replaced the water pump and timing chain while you had it all apart.

Good video, much better than most. I will add this though: I am doing my 3.0 1999 Ranger right now. I was afraid of pulling and re-installing the injectors, looked like trouble coming to me, and at $60/ea...... So I left them all in place, and there is enough slack in the fuel supply line that I just moved the manifold and injector assembly off onto the driver side quarter panel, cleaned it right there and left it.

I'm working on my 4.0 in my 99 Ranger, both cylinder heads cracked between the valves, this video helped point me in the right direction. Better than my Haynes Repair Manual. . . which is just like "Do this and this and this, why did you buy this repair manual again? was it to get real help while doing your engine repair, surely not!? hahahaha.. "

Hope mine goes as smoothly as yours did, I'm looking at replacing or repairing my drivers side cylinder head, low compression in #6. Great vid.

Watching this again and I'm pretty sure that wasn't the first time you started it at the end. Your engine was already up to running temperature. Did it start up immediately on the actual first time? I would imagine you had to prime the fuel pump by cycling it a couple times at the ignition switch. I think changing the fuel filter is something you should change while doing a head gasket because you've already had to release the fuel pressure so might as well. Only takes 10 minutes. I also changed the injectors micro filters since I had them out. I hate the the upper intake on this truck and how it covers the injectors but also how debris gets under it. Mine was nasty with 20 years is junk all over the valve covers. I think I spent more time cleaning them than the head and block. 😂 Great video. It was short(compared to the actual job) and told you everything you needed to do to complete this job. You helped me with mine. Thank you. The area the head gasket seats doesn't need to be shiny and new looking. Just flat and smooth. And only where the gasket actually seals around holes(coolant holes, bolts holes, and cylinders). The rest isn't quite as important. Just make sure no oil or anything is present in those areas. I'm just saying this to others watching because you'll see others on KZfaq that use power tools to try to make the gasket surface shiny and polished looking. Plus I don't feel comfortable flinging tiny bits of debris into my engine as a result of using power tools.

this is an amazing video for anyone who needs to do anything on this motor. thank you! it helped me figure out how to get the injectors out lol sadly it still misfires so I think something else is wrong. sigh.

Execllent vidio. I've do a lotof engine work, mostly older stuff, but you've covered all that I 'd like to see on this vintage engineTks again.

Hey Pastor, Over all a great video. I am finishing a swap out with a remanufactured engine after 330,000 miles. I was trying to get a picture of a similar throttle leakage, but your job was to different. Oh well. However, on your project, after an over heat with 185,000 (?) miles, and two cracked heads, a new camshaft synchronizer (thirty dollars at amazon) would have been a worth while investment. If you start getting a strange recurring " tweet, tweet,..." sound that you can't find, put a steal rod to the CSS (the vertical part at the very back top of the engine, just before the fire-wall), and the other end of the rod to your ear and you should be able the hear the synchronizer asking for help. Keep on teaching the GOOD WORD, and swing wrenches.

The BEST rust penetrant spray is actually a 50:50 mix of acetone and synthetic transmission fluid. Give it a try. It works faster than PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench.

Just wanted to say you and your video was a god-sent my family and I were at odds with what to do with my truck I followed your video and it saved us thank you so much

Thank you for this video pastor! Many blessings for you and your congrgation!!

Rebuilding same engine and your video was great. God bless and thank you

Thanks for the video. I knocked out the headg gasket replacement on a 99 Ranger XLT Splash this afternoon that I brought for 800 bucks. I should be able to sell it for at least $2500 now. But I think I might have developed a bit of a truck crush. I'm thinking about keeping it. :-)

If the motor was overheated to the point where it blew the head gaskets it has most likely annealed the rings. When I replace a Ranger 3.0L I use a Taurus motor only because they are more available. You need to replace the head gaskets tho because the coolant flow is reversed from front wheel drive to rear wheel drive.

All of those Ford 3.0L Vulcan engines rust inside over time even when you use quality anti-freeze and flush the system regularly... I flushed my cooling system once a year and every year and at 24 years old the freeze plugs all started rusting out from the inside. When we pulled it apart the rust in the water jackets was unbelievable. But still a great running engine with over 300k miles on the odometer.

Hi. I followed your repair video On my 2000 ford ranger 3.0, i changed the heads and head gaskets, lifters, rods, fulcrums. Put everything back. I turcked the rocker arms like the book said. Put 5 30 oil but my lifter sound like a diesel. Oil pressure is ok. But lifter are after market. The car is running but like a diesel. I will buy an oem lifters and try once again. Any suggestions. I will appreciate. Thanks.

Found your video very helpful to get an idea 💡 on how to get the lifters out. I thought it was doable without removing anything other than the valve cover. Now i know how to attack this on my truck.

Hi. I'm going to replace the head gaskets and rebuild the heads. This video is going to be very helpful

Haynes says to use engine oil on the head bolts.

Great video. One question since your video does not seem to address this: when loosening the ac/power steering bracket, there are three bolts in front. I see that you removed them, but I don't see any way of removing them without removing the tensioner pulley. Were you able to remove them without removing the tensioner pulley? Thanks for a very informative video. Great tip to label everything!!!

Good video. @ 13:15 you called the a/c compressor a power steering pump. LOL it's all good until you put freon in the power steering. Have a good day

Watched from start to finish, good job!

Christian + Pastor + Mechanic = SUPERMAN !

its a ford ranger xlt with the 3.0 v6, its a 94. yes its driveable but weak. yes i put new gaskets in when i done it. it sounds like its in the throttle body, i can feel it in my foot thats on the gas petal,and it is a slower knock than a rod.

thanks, your video is really helping me... I'm 15 and I'm doing the head gaskets on my truck its a 1999 mazda b3000 v6 se and so far so good, I got it almost back together...

Love the wrench dot.

I've watched your video a few times. Solid info. I just noticed you didn't burp the cooling system after wards. Did you burp it but not add that part to your video? I'm guessing so seeing engine temp guage was half way up when you started it at the end. you should include how important it is burping the system because if you do not do so you don't air pockets stay in the system can overheat and destroy the engine

I have a '93 ranger that I'm currently working on. Long story short, I was driving it after fixing the timing and it started acting like it was losing compression. Drove it back to the house ended up thinking it might be a head gasket issue but I'm stumped. Head gasket was fine, valves look fine, and not I have the engine in pieces. Advice? It has the 2.3 4cyl.

Novice Mechanic he says.. ..Wink Wink I wish I was a Novice mechanic with knowledge and skills like yourself Great video well done. I have a 94 Ranger 3.0 56k original miles on it that when I first bought it six weeks ago On the drive bringing it home it lost complete power wouldn't go over 10 mph stopped at a repair shop told them to check the motor out It had a really bad Misfire, They told me it needs a fuel pump And filter and complete tuneup Long story short I put $1500 into it, No change still have a bad mis I Took it to the ford dealer They told me I have 0 lbs compression in one Cylinder ,I could beat the first Mechanics ass For Not Telling me or Not doing a compression Test... Live and learn

Thanks for the vid Wesley, Im about to do the same project.

Exoust gas recirculation valve, (EGR)

Dude is killin me with that "ERG" valve 😂😂😂

Thank you for uploading this video.

This is the best channel I have ever found

Thank you and our Father God bless you. Nice work and a good video!

I probably would not. I would think there is too great a risk of getting water in places it should not be. However, I did clean the engine when it was an back together.

Hi. God Bless you! Great narration and views. You make this look easy. I'm a DIY doing my first engine and I'm replacing the Heads on my 2003 Mazda B3000 3.0L. Seems cracked Heads are notorious for these engines! I've gotten down to the cylinder heads with just your video. Just a quick question: I have the two L/R rear Exhaust Manifold bolts broken also. UGH! Can you tell me how you got them out please? There's no space to drill or use an extractor and I don't have a welder to attach a nut as I've seen in some of the 'How-To' videos here. Much appreciate you NOT fast forwarding through the process like some of the videos. Much thanks!

Thanks brother

Thanks for the video im going to replace the heads on my 93 ranger my low compression is causing a misfire

You did a great job, thank you.

Thanks for the great video. Im lookin at the same issue on my 99 B3000. Its having so many age related issues, I dont even know if I should mess with it. On the other hand, I cant afdord a new truck :(

This was a great video and helped me alot thank u rev for ur time and video.

Thank you for the video. You explained everything very well. God bless

Thanks for making this video because I’m about to fix mine!!!

A common failure for the 3.0L is a bad or failing water pump. After doing all that work and having the engine open, good idea to change the water pump. Also the Cam positioning sensor syncro should be replaced while your there.

Thanks for the vid probably gunna just buy new heads and bypass the machine shop experience i dont know if this is true but in school i was tought you should never loosen bolts with a torque wrench

It just kills me to see people using tap water instead of anti-freeze in their engine. I've seen it before and will probably see it again. It's ironic because they done it in another 2000 Ford Ranger with the same engine. Once winter hit and it got cold enough to freeze it ruined everything under the hood including the heater core. Basically anything that had water running through it will freeze and bust. I give you many props for doing this kind of job for your first time and keeping your sanity. You must have the patience of Job. I'm just curious, what happened to the driver's side airbag?

Thanks for the video. Helped me get through my 2001 Ranger head gasket repair. Great Job

Too late to help this guy but personally I would not have reused this block. If it was overheated it's highly likely the rings have lost their tension and it will burn oil. Rust in the cooling system is due to never changing the anti-freeze. Anti-freeze turns to acid after 4-5 years which is why manufacturers recommend changing every two years (I know, old school). This is the same engine as a Taurus Vulcan so if you can't find a Ranger motor in a junk yard you can use a Taurus motor but you will need to pull the heads and replace the head gaskets because the anti-freeze flows in the opposite direction.

Very helpful video, I will put a engine in my 2001 tomorrow and see what happens 😂

im going to try to set it and see if that helps. My dad is a preacher also

either your missing a bolt on the A/C compressor like me or that's how they are mmm. I'm doing my lower intake plenum gasket because it's leaking oil this weekend.

Thank you so much for this video, I had a question about the procedure. When you put the head gasket back on, did you use any sealant or anything to aid with the head and gasket mating?? Thanks, getting ready to tackle one of these soon, appreciate your feedback.

Good Detailed Video. Two thumbs up

so the rear most third cylinder rod must be removed ?

This video will be very helpful when I get around to doing my head gasket. I have a question or two if you can help me out :D

Amen

God Bless you my brother through God. Very nice video. Very well done. Keep up the great work.

Hello, very good video. I have a 1998 Ranger with 3.0 engine. I'm putting new heads on the engine. Can you help me please with the correct procedure of adjusting the rocker arms/valve adjusting. Thank You

Great video man thank you

Great mechanic 👍🎄🙏. Merry Christmas ( Christ’s mass ).

Wesley, thanks so much for this video. I bought a 99 3.0 and I'm doing the head gasket job just as you described. I have the back 2 lower exhaust manifold bolts on the driver side to go in order to get the cylinder head off. Thoughts to remove.

I am about to do this do I have to bleed the lifters ? Thank you

Fantastic! Thanks for your response.

Quick question my engine heats up oil and smoke coming out of oil dip sticks and creamy lookin oils on oil cap, what seems to be the issue?

Well done and helped me out. Much appreciated, friend!

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and ill mml pdoo [ this video more than words can I say

The truck had ok obviously ran for a min before the clip showed. The temp gauge was already to temp! But I understand!

You dont need to label the plug ins their all different only plug in one socket

Very helpful ! Awesome video thank you !

Anthony, thanks for the reply. Do you think the timing could be off? That might explain the two symptoms. 1) running but no power 2)noise through intake.

I have a B3000 that has slowly lost compression. Going to try and figure it out next weekend. I have heard the heads on these 3.0's are the problem. I hope it is the heads, not the rings because I do not have a hoist. Thank you for the video. It is a big job, but I think I can tackle it. Those Ebay heads, are they good quality? I may just buy two of them instead of machine shop route.

Quick note: you keep referring to the AC compressor as the PS pump. The PS pump is to the right of it.

I am looking at buying a 1999 ford ranger with a 4 cylinder engine. The chief complaint will not shift out of low 2. Afet watching your video, wondering if this could be what is wrong with it. Wish you were closer. I am a 59yr old preacher who has had 11 back surgeries.. Just can't do what I use to do anymore. Cars and trucks were something I always enjoyed.. Can you give me some insight on whether to buy this truck or leave it alone?