Thank you for the video. This is a prime example of how a mechanic with all the right tools can do just about anything. Well done.

...i will be doing this to my 1994 2.3L Ranger that has turned into a LoW Powered Boat Anchor . But... i Will be installing head studs ..and New 19 lbs. injectors . The OEM 14 lbs. injectors clog and kill any fuel atomization that may have ever been intended for the 4 hole "spray pattern" . I hear the 19 lbs. injectors do wonders for these engines . This is the best video i have seen for these 2.3-2.5L engines . Thank You ! I hope HE said THANK YOU ! when You were done. LoL

Such a sick video! Just watched it for the hell of it. Makes me feel much more empowered to get in the action myself! Thanks for making it!

Thanks for posting this. This is at least my fifth time watching it. I’m about to embark on this journey myself.👍

Thanks for this video sir I finally got my ranger out of the garage thanks to you. Took me several months. Thanks!

Great video !

Awesome video 👍🏼

I always pull the hood off, makes it so much easier to see and work. Just mark for reassembly

Great video. Thank you

This video has been amazingly helpful for my DIY valve job on a 98 Mazda B2500. I got the head off using this video and sent it to a machine shop for the job. Now it's time to reassemble! Will post again if that all works well.

Good choice of beer.

the head is heavy, i was alone i used a wratchet strap to the head to hood to help me great video , i reccomend lifters replaces they go bad often!!! im on my 3 rd set at 300,000 miles.

I finally got around to putting my Ranger back together, crazy I know, been busy with other things. Two problems so far. The timing marks cannot be lined up perfectly. I've tried everything. I line up all three, then go to put the belt on, and with the belt taut around the crankshaft gear, and the oil pump gear, then go to put it on the camshaft gear, the teeth of the belt and the teeth of the cam gear meet. Belt won't stretch anymore, and won't go in the groove. So I either have to rotate the camshaft gear half a tooth one way or the other in order to get the belt to seat in the gear. I finally just did that and it started and ran ok I think? Next problem is, how to put the power steering pump pulley back on? Do I hammer it back on? Or use the pulley remover to reinstall it?

Very helpful and informative video. My first puzzling observation is why you didn't remove the hood. I would have thought that would save your back a lot of stress and speed up the process. Just a thought.

Hot damn wow.i know this is an old video..and glad people can use the info.but damn guy you just made the job 5 times harder on yourself and twice the money ...but still good vid

hey great video, I"m doing my 99 ranger i"m finding quite a few rounded bolts that"s making it very challenging and frustrating I was wondering do you have any suggestions when going back together if theres anything i can put back on to make it run a little faster i think the 18lbs injectors would be a nice update anything else you would advise? what would you do personally if it were yours?

Was curious if you know why ford/ Mazda list 2 different part Numbers for heads for the 2.5? From what I’ve seen it’s only the thermostat bolt sizes.

How much harder would it be to swap the engine? You could leave the head and valve cover on and just pull the radiator and fan out, get the hoses, coil packs, alternator, and wires/sensors out of the way and and then unbolt the mounts and transmission and pull the engine forward and out of the truck right? I got a 2.5L Ranger/Mazda B clone that keeps walking off new timing belts, even with a new tensioner. I did the raw and dirty clutch pump test, didn't see any play in my crankshaft, I was gonna try changing the sprockets but I can't find any for my 2000 model. I can find a remanned 2.5l engine though from Jegs for around $2k that should do the trick lol. I told my dad it would be cheaper than getting another truck, he thinks I can't do it by myself with an engine hoist from Harbor Freight. What's your opinion Media Junkie? Think its a good idea? I'm definitely not a mechanic or anything, but I'm mechanically inclined and did my whole suspension, u joints, plugs, etc. right before finding out that I can't fix the old engine in it lol. I'd trust your judgement over my dad's any day. Any tips I can use to pull it off?

Question did you remove thermostat and let fluid fill up or run it dry till thermostat opened and let coolant in ?

I’m doing this job now, do I need to do anything prior to separating the a/c line to the a/c pump? I just don’t know if it under pressure no needs to be vaced down.

Hi, I'm doing this same exact thing to my 2000 Ford ranger 2.5, and the whole engine is appart, and I have all the parts that I needed to replace, and a full top end gasket kit, but I have been having troubles with getting the harmonic balancer pully off so I can take the old timing belt out. How did you take the harmonic balancer out? Thanks.

what is the tool called that Daniel was sanding the head surface with? What grit and material was on the power tool?

What is that Milwaukee tool your using? Lol I want to put a new head gasket in my truck but know I’m more interested in getting that tool it looks like it makes the job much easier

nice video! I personally woudlve sent the head to a machine shop to test the head for cracks and insure the deck of the head is level, but still good job either way :)

Did you spray the head gasket with anything? Like copper seal?

I would checked that head for cracks and warpage those cast iron Ford heads are known for cracking if the truck was ran hot...Lot of work if the head is toast.

was the head stuck on their good? once all bolts were off did you have trouble getting it off?

doing this job now media junkie. if my AC has never worked do I still need to vacuum out the AC? this is my first big job.

do you have to remove the camshaft cove to get off the valve cover?

I am thinking I need to do at least this to my 1998 Mazda B2500. It had 25 lbs compression in #1 &#2, 70# in 3 &4, but it has been sitting 2 years plus in the drive way. Now the battery is dead, and gasoline is probably really stale. I am original owner from brand new and it has 305K miles. Everything else has been kept up to date (tires, brakes, clutch, alternator, etc.). I'd sure like to get it running again, before my wife and neighbors wear me out. What do you think?

Do all Rangers with the 2.5 sohc have the same head gasket issue like from 1998 -2001?

Did you having trouble getting the head gasket to stay in place when sitting the head down?

Can you give more detail in the head bolt torqe process.What is 37 then 90 90?I myself need to replace the head gasket on a 1999 Mazda B2500 and im old school torqe wrench.Not up to date in the new torqe wrench settings.A more detailed description would be great.

23:37 is my fave part haha

Was it over heating as well ?

Do you automatically replace timing belt as well?

Confused about head bolt torque pattern, 37° then zero?? The confusing part. Then 90 and 90 I understand. But how do I torque to zero?

beautiful video and nice addition to the Lima engine bank. question: since this is a high mileage engine why not just do a valve job since it's already torn apart?

Does anyone happen to know what size the exhaust manifold bolts are ?

Which head bolts go through the water jacket

How long did this take you

Howdy do u recall what your oil looked like?

Excellent video but i was wondering when you re torque the head you say its 37 lbs then "0" then 90 then 90 can you clarify this a bit? i understand cross tighten until you get to 37 lbs but what do you do for "0" and then when you do the 90s thats in the same cross tightening order but 2 sets of 90 degree turns? Thanks again!

you can't use long skinny extensions while torquing head bolts. 1/2" drive by 3" MAX if you must with a deep socket for extra length. You're way undertorqued cause you're not taking into account of the extension twisting and giving. Hope the gasket lasts.

So its 37lb, then loosen all bolts then 90 then 90. Right?

How long do head gaskets last. I am looking to buy a 2010 ford ranger but my mechanic says the head gasket is worn so I am wondering if I need to change that now or should I change it later the truck has 110,000 miles on it

Leak between 2-3? Yep! @14:58

Cast iron dont you love it

if you chose to attempt long, projects, please just record and break up the videos into parts. I think more parts is better than watching a speedy, dizzy, slide ins/out are hard to follow along, at times. First timer doers or most people who binge watch, are ok with step by step when the video shows/explains intense detail. (The dizzy feeling is not enjoyable while viewing). Great camera shots! Lighting bars into the bay and/or a light from a headband could be added, maybe.

How can i get in touch with you

Well mine didn't have the ac components

One thing you didn't do is take the head to a machine shop to have it decked. The head gets warped and that's why it burns the head gasket on that spot.

how can you tell the difference between a 2.3 and a 2.5L?

No checking the head for warpage or having it machined flat? Hack work!

Properly diagnosed? Or lucky guess?Low compression doesn't always mean a head gasket. Misfire with no codes, Id have put a vacuum gauge on the manifold before a compression test. Or test the cooling system for exhaust. Hell, put a dollar bill against the tailpipe. Be the difference between buying a gasket, or explaining to them they need a valve job, after the truck is torn apart. I wouldn't even put that head back on there without at least checking the valves. Really common problem on these with high milage to have recessed valves. Im genuinely curious to know how much longer that engine ran or if it still is. Really not trying to come off like a jerk or nothing, but unless you tested other areas off camera before deciding it was the head gasket, that is no proper diagnosis.

37 ft pounds OR 51 ft pounds?

Too bad... Exactly the project I'm about start... Impossible to watch video

Lousy this is a terrible way of showing how to take this off

To the people complaining about how fast the footage is: you can slow down the footage using the KZfaq app