Tranny Replacement - 93 Ranger?

PhxJosh · Nov 20, 2008

My roommate is going to attempt to replace his trans this weekend, he is a internet retard so I am making this thread for him.

He needs to know a list of tools he will need, and wants to know if there is any detailed instructions anywhere?

Thanks

Wicked_Sludge · Nov 20, 2008

detailed instructions can be found in the form of a $15 repair manual available at your favorite parts store.

tools required are basic hand tools. metric and standard in most cases. penitrating oil for exhaust bolts is helpful.

while he has the transmission out, i hope he plans to take the opportunity to replace the clutch and slave cylinder. its an awful lot of work to get that far and NOT do it.

PhxJosh · Nov 20, 2008

Wicked_Sludge said:
detailed instructions can be found in the form of a $15 repair manual available at your favorite parts store.

tools required are basic hand tools. metric and standard in most cases. penitrating oil for exhaust bolts is helpful.

while he has the transmission out, i hope he plans to take the opportunity to replace the clutch and slave cylinder. its an awful lot of work to get that far and NOT do it.

I would rather find the instructions online, seems pointless to pay $15 for the same information you can get for free, right?

Wicked_Sludge · Nov 20, 2008

sure, if you can find it for free.

Blacksmith1 · Nov 23, 2008

a Haynes manual is worth the investment. it covers the vehicle top to bottom, front to back, for any and all repairs, and has a troubleshooting guide. where neccesary it has diagnostic info also. and it tells you which jobs need specialty tools, as well as which tools they are.

Ozwynn · Nov 23, 2008

I would find the actual shop manuals, Haynes sucks ass and leave little tricks out. the Haynes manual for my Town and Country describes a very difficult time consuming way of changing the spark plugs, took me 5 min to realize taking the upper plenum off was easier and faster.

Wicked_Sludge · Nov 23, 2008

actual shop manuals are also very expensive (usually). haynes manuals may not be the best, but they sure get the job done.

Ozwynn · Nov 23, 2008

not for me, the haynes for my Land Cruiser is almost useless. the chassis manual has everything down to the measurements for setting the clutch pedal, even how many turns you need on the adjustment rod for the Master Cylinder for initial set up.

Wicked_Sludge · Nov 23, 2008

your also an experienced mechanic :icon_thumby:

haynes manuals are good for those who are just getting into wrenching. they are easy to follow and give "enough" information without being overwhelming like a shop manual can.

Ozwynn · Nov 23, 2008

I'll give you that

Blacksmith1 · Nov 23, 2008

and the ranger/bII manual is very well written.

cocoasranger · Nov 23, 2008

I bought both the Haynes and Chilton manuals, so if something is not clear in one, I compare it to the other and get different slants on how to proceed. I got each one on Ebay for about $5.00 each (plus shipping).

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