Hi All,
I am trying to fit the rear tensioner in my V6 4.0i. I cannot get the damn thing to catch on the threads and can't push any harder......argggh!! It's giving me sleepless nights.
Is there a certain way to do this or must I accept I'll never be able to get the damn thing fitted??

 

Your profile notes a "2020" Ranger 4.0L; assuming this should be a "2005"? Please correct this.
Did you prefill the RightRear OilPressurized TimingTensioner with Oil?
If so, put that Tensioner in a Vice & press most of the Oil out;
makes pushing it into the Head & getting threads to start easier; make sure NOT to crossthread.
Also remove right wheel & lower rubber skirt, then drill a hole thru lower edge of hard plastic upper skirt;
allows better access & a straight shot with a long extension & socket to that Tensioner.
Be sure to use a new Gasket\Seal\Washer & that its centered as you snug up Tensioner.
When ready to start engine, do a ColdStartGasPedalToFloorPreCrank,
to completely pump up those Tensioners with oil before starting.
Hopefully this helps.

Click here for more info on the OilPressurized TimingTensioners.

 

Thanks buddy, I'll get on that first thing tomorrow morning

 

Patience is a friend; if getting frustrated, sometimes best to just back away for awhile & rethink.