greg95Ranger
New Member
- Joined
- Mar 16, 2024
- Messages
- 10
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- Location
- 34695
- Vehicle Year
- 1995
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger
- Transmission
- Manual
My Ranger has run great for years, but recently developed a loud knock which seems to be coming from the transmission. I know it is not the clutch, as I already took it to a shop which said the noise was from the clutch and they replaced the clutch. But it did not help at all. The clutch was actually running fine before.
I made a video of the sound here
I took it to Aamco and they said it would cost between 2 -3.5 K to fix which is definably above my budget of zero dollars.
I have read the Transmission Diagnosing section of this site, and my tranny fits none of those: It actually works great except for the slow knock. And strangely, once it gets to fourth gear, there is no more knock. I can still drive it just fine, but it is painful to hear the knock which sounds like a hammer hitting metal every few seconds. (watch the video and you will hear it loud and clear).
So my plan is to go to my local Pick Your Part and get a replacement and drop it in. I have checked, and the tranny is available for about $350 which seems reasonable.
I have never done a transmission replacement, but the video I watched on YouTube made it look like it is not all that difficult.
I have a way to lift the vehicle, and I will get a jack stand from my local harbor freight and I have the general hand tools. I have already ordered the special high pressure quick release tool for that.
So, I think I am all set. Before I dive in, any suggestions or advice?
I made a video of the sound here
I took it to Aamco and they said it would cost between 2 -3.5 K to fix which is definably above my budget of zero dollars.
I have read the Transmission Diagnosing section of this site, and my tranny fits none of those: It actually works great except for the slow knock. And strangely, once it gets to fourth gear, there is no more knock. I can still drive it just fine, but it is painful to hear the knock which sounds like a hammer hitting metal every few seconds. (watch the video and you will hear it loud and clear).
So my plan is to go to my local Pick Your Part and get a replacement and drop it in. I have checked, and the tranny is available for about $350 which seems reasonable.
I have never done a transmission replacement, but the video I watched on YouTube made it look like it is not all that difficult.
I have a way to lift the vehicle, and I will get a jack stand from my local harbor freight and I have the general hand tools. I have already ordered the special high pressure quick release tool for that.
So, I think I am all set. Before I dive in, any suggestions or advice?