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1993 Ford Ranger Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Spark, Coolant.
Mileage: 99,999 miles.

Asked on May 26, 2012

Bad/low power up-hill

So after removing sparks plugs, I was told STEAM came out of #4 SPARK plug hole. What should be my next check/step?
Avatar Asked by nevadavic

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Replied on May 26, 2012

are you loosing coolant? how was it determined to be steam and say not gas vapors form leaky injector?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on May 26, 2012

did spark plug look different from other cylinders? like really clean or funny deposits?

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on May 27, 2012

good questions. I will have to check. Thanks!

Tiny Response from nevadavic
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Replied on July 29, 2012

nevadavic: What's the verdict on this? Was it steam or gas vapor? Is that plug cleaner than the rest?

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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Replied on August 1, 2012

All good Q's! But I already researched as U all suggested. No loss of coolant, and no the plug was similar color as others. turns out it was not steam was just hot gases. the problem was/is the transmission. the uphill issue matured into an acceleration issue but the tachometer did not fluctuate during acceleration! long story but the Xmission needs to be worked on. thanx for support!

Tiny Response from nevadavic
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Replied on August 2, 2012

Our pleasure. Thanks for the update. By the way, do you know the history of "Kilroy was here" ??

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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Replied on August 2, 2012

the history of "Kilroy was here" ?
Yes, a friend sent me the history in E-mail....do you want???

Tiny Response from nevadavic
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Replied on August 2, 2012

No. I know it. Kilroy was a rivet inspector at the Bath Shipyard during WWII. But thanks. I've actually met some of his relatives when went to school out there.

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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