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hey guys, i've been doin a lot of research on how to fix the very common problem on ranger transmissions. the dreaded shift rail plugs that leak on just about all rangers. i wanted to repair the leak without having to pull the trans. so i was leaning on doing the rtv trick. easy enough if.......... the plug comes out without breaking all to pieces from being so brittle. also, on the inner end of the rubber plugs, they have two ears that actually hold the plug inside the trans. problem two..... if you are able to get the plug out, more than likely the ears inside will break off. so i put my mind to work (which is not very often) and came up with a quick easy fix. and you can do it without pulling the trans. purchase 3 rubber turn-tite plugs. they look like boat plugs with nuts on them instead of a handle. i purchased mine from fastenal. they are 5/8 in plugs that are 11/16 in long. same as the original. remove the old plugs and insert the new turn-tite plugs. tighten them up and presto. done in 30 minutes and no leaks.
