on the backside of the engine by the firewall
yes
There was a 2.9 L - V6 engine available in the Ford Ranger from 1986 to 1992
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If service was performed on a 1986 Ford Ranger 2.9L and the code is still showing up, the computer should be reset. Disconnect the positive cable on the battery for a few seconds. This should take care of the problem.
engine compartment on the passenger side
Usually on the pass side valve cover
( .044 inch ) for the 2.9 liter V6 engine in a 1986 Ford Ranger
If black smoke is coming out of the exhaust of a 1986 Ford Ranger, it is likely burning oil. It's possible that a seal is leaking in the engine.
Hey Andre==You don[t say which side but just get everything out of the way, remove the screws and take the valve cover off.
The PVC valve is located on the engine side cover near the firewall on the passanger side of the engine. Coyote John
Bottom of the engine on the oil pan. It is there, so look for it.
take the bolts out that hold the covers to the engine and pull the covers off then scrape the old gaskets off the valve covers real good and make sure where the gaskets contact the heads of the engine that it is also clean, get some permetex and put some on the valve covers where the gasket goes in to hold them in place when you lay the new gasket in place and let it dry for about 10 minutes and then your ready to put the covers back on and tighten the bolts down to about 10 to 15 ft. lbs.