Description

Restore performance and reliability with a Ford 2.9L engine rebuild kit designed for 1986–1989 Ford Ranger and Bronco II vehicles. This DNJ rebuild kit includes carefully matched internal components designed to support a dependable engine rebuild while maintaining proper fitment and durability.

What’s Included in This Ford 2.9L Engine Rebuild Kit

• Piston set
• Piston ring set
• Main bearings
• Rod bearings
• Complete gasket set
• Freeze plug set

These components help restore engine compression, improve sealing, and support long engine service life during a rebuild.

Engine Compatibility

This rebuild kit fits vehicles equipped with the Ford 2.9L OHV V6 engine used in compact Ford trucks and SUVs during the late 1980s.

• 1986–1989 Ford Ranger 2.9L V6
• 1986–1989 Ford Bronco II 2.9L V6
• 2.9L V6 177cid 12V OHV

The Ford 2.9L engine is a durable V6 used in Ford’s compact truck lineup during this period. Builders often search for this kit as a Ford Ranger 2.9 rebuild kit, Ford 2.9 V6 rebuild kit, or Bronco II 2.9 engine rebuild kit.

Planning an Engine Rebuild?

If you are preparing to rebuild your engine, our guide explaining the engine rebuild process outlines the major steps involved in a successful rebuild.

Sizes

Part Sizes Available – Customer MUST specify with order (see notes below).

Piston/Ring Set : STD, .020, .030, .040
Bearing Set – Rod : STD, 010, 020, 030
Bearing Set – Main : STD, 010, 020, 030

NOTE: Parts/cost availability varies, especially for older engines. If part of the kit is not available in your sizes, we will quote you a price on alternative(s) from our normal suppliers.

Includes

• Full Gasket Set
• Pistons
• Piston Rings
• Rod Bearings
• Main Bearings
• Cam Bearings
• Brass Freeze Plugs

NOTE: Does NOT include cam and lifters , oil pump or timing set.

Valve stem seals are included with the gasket set, but valve guide outside diameters vary a lot in this time period (various sizes between .500 and .560 depending on plant/date//time of manufacture, factory parts availability at the time, and any third-party work that may have been done to the heads during the life of the vehicle). The stem seals may or may not fit your guides.

If you have any questions, call 1-800-847-0733 before placing your order!

Get your Engine Kits from Benning Auto Parts!

We have designed our engine kits so there is no need to look up every individual item. Moreover, one part number will cover all your needs! As with every part sold, our kit components meet or exceed O.E. specifications!

Whether it is import or domestic, we have you covered! We want to make your experience as seamless as possible. Furthermore, we are constantly improving our products to meet and exceed the customer’s expectation.

VERY IMPORTANT!

Please provide this info in the notes for your order at checkout:

• Actual year, Make, Model
• VIN Code for vehicle
• Piston/Ring Size or Oversize
• Main/Rod bearings Size or Undersize

Not sure what parts are needed during an engine rebuild? Read our guide on how the engine rebuild process works.

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