silverhawk184
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Hello,
I have a 97 Ranger that, despite it's age, has been going strong.
For the past while, it has had a mysterious squeak.
It only happens when it is up to temp (45mph+ for a few miles).
I have ruled out it being a wheel/drivetrain bearing as it has occurred at the drive through window.
I have ruled out it being an engine bearing as it still happens when I cut off the engine while coasting down the road.
I have ruled out it being a transmission bearing as when I preform the engine test, and put it in neutral, it still squeaks.
I am at a loss as to what it could be. My best guess is an exhaust bracket gets loose when it is hot and then makes noise. I have not been able to wiggle it while cold and get a squeak out of it though.
Does anyone have any idea on what to look for?
Thank you in advance.
I have a 97 Ranger that, despite it's age, has been going strong.
For the past while, it has had a mysterious squeak.
It only happens when it is up to temp (45mph+ for a few miles).
I have ruled out it being a wheel/drivetrain bearing as it has occurred at the drive through window.
I have ruled out it being an engine bearing as it still happens when I cut off the engine while coasting down the road.
I have ruled out it being a transmission bearing as when I preform the engine test, and put it in neutral, it still squeaks.
I am at a loss as to what it could be. My best guess is an exhaust bracket gets loose when it is hot and then makes noise. I have not been able to wiggle it while cold and get a squeak out of it though.
Does anyone have any idea on what to look for?
Thank you in advance.
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