RangerRick
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- Vehicle Year
- 1996
- Make / Model
- Ford
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- Automatic
I've had my 1996 4.0L V6 for four years and no problems, but about 2 months ago it started making this chirping noise which to me sounded just like a belt going out; it was right after i had my oil changed. It makes this noise in park or when driving. So I replaced the belt, tensioner, and idler, with all brand new. Still made the same noise. So I took it to the mechanic and we kicked the tires for a while and he said the bearings were going on the alternator or the waterpump. I let him replace the waterpump and flush the coolant and it was still making the noise. So i replaced the alternator, and still now luck. So now I actually started hunting this noise down, and I find it is louded under my truck, I'm guessing around the tranny.
So I replaced the automatic transmission filter, the gasket, cleaned up the pan and the magnet and put in good new ATF. Still doesnt fix it.
Okay, so it only makes this noise at lower RPM (under 2k) and usually only when idling, and even this it is intermittent. It is very audible when it does make it though. if i rev the engine and then let it back down to idle it usually goes away for a while. I have not experienced any performace changes. no odd smells, and all fluids are holding.
Any Ideas? I'm going to college in three days, do you guys think this truck will survive another year of driving? Please holler if I left out any important info. Thanks all.
So I replaced the automatic transmission filter, the gasket, cleaned up the pan and the magnet and put in good new ATF. Still doesnt fix it.
Okay, so it only makes this noise at lower RPM (under 2k) and usually only when idling, and even this it is intermittent. It is very audible when it does make it though. if i rev the engine and then let it back down to idle it usually goes away for a while. I have not experienced any performace changes. no odd smells, and all fluids are holding.
Any Ideas? I'm going to college in three days, do you guys think this truck will survive another year of driving? Please holler if I left out any important info. Thanks all.