1998 Ford Ranger engine cuts out

1998 FORD RANGER
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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NORTHIDAHOTIM
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About 6 months ago my mechanic rebuilt the top end of my ranger. It seemed to run fine at first with the exception that when i would start it up in the morning I got what seemed to be a large amount of moisture coming out the exhaust. Now it seems like there is some blue smoke mixed in there also, when it does this. But the main problem is that my truck cuts out. It will go days without cutting out and then it will start cutting out and maybe cutout 2-3 times on my way home which is about ten miles. It seems more likely to happen when I"m going uphill. I've taken it to my mechanic when it has been cutting out and then it won't cut out and he says that he can't fix it until its actually cutting out while he has it. I took it to another mechanic who fixed some things and didn't cut out for a couple of days but continues to do so. I wouldn't be too concerned other than it's almost winter and I don't know how the slick roads will handle the cutting out. I've tuned it up with new spark plugs, rotor, cables.
Oct 26, 2010 at 2:20 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the check engine light ever come on? Have you checked fuel pump pressure? Does it start right back up when this happens?
Oct 28, 2010 at 7:32 AM
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NORTHIDAHOTIM
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check engine light never comes on. It doesn't cut out to the point that i have to restart it with just a couple of exceptions. When it has done that it takes a few before it will start up again.
Oct 28, 2010 at 5:08 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I would suggest checking for vacuum leaks, the EGR for carbon build up, and remove the idle air control valve and make sure it isn't stuck.
Oct 28, 2010 at 9:07 PM
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NORTHIDAHOTIM
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Thanks. ill try those and let you know how it went
Oct 29, 2010 at 1:54 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know.
Nov 1, 2010 at 9:54 AM
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NORTHIDAHOTIM
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What does egr stand for. Can't find it in my book
Nov 20, 2010 at 8:00 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Exhaust Gas Recirculator (EGR) It is located on the intake.
Nov 20, 2010 at 9:37 PM
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