85 2.8L that is Blowing oil everywhere

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12-08-2008, 10:47 AM

cwowolf

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85 2.8L that is Blowing oil everywhere

I have a 1985 ranger that has a 2.8L V6 and it is blowing oil everywhere. I need help to figure out if i need to sell the thing, have the motor rebuilt or is there an easy fix to this problem. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!

12-08-2008, 12:43 PM

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RE: 85 2.8L that is Blowing oil everywhere

Oil Blow by is ussually a result of warn out rings. The repair is a rebuild, you could try CD2 or the like to provide temporary relief at best.

12-09-2008, 09:10 AM

cwowolf

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RE: 85 2.8L that is Blowing oil everywhere

Can you pujt a starter from an 85 onto an 88 ranger?

12-09-2008, 09:27 AM

cwowolf

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RE: 85 2.8L that is Blowing oil everywhere

Ok another question, Could you put the carb from the 85 on to an 83 ranger?

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