manual transmission

I have a 1996 3.0L ranger that has 160k miles. I just had the slave cylinder go out and a mechanic friend did the clutch and slave. I got it back and it is grinding going into 4th gear (slightly). It also will not go into 3rd gear at times. Like it is literally hitting a wall or block of some...

Hello, This may be a common question, but I have a leaking sunroof on an 84' Ranger. I bought the truck from a friend and have done a lot of work on it. One of the last things is the damn sunroof leaking. Is there a place where I can buy a new or refurb sunroof? I've looked online and haven't...

I have a 92 Ford Ranger with a FM146 Tranny. I am hearing this rattling noise when hit the gas. I barely hear it in 1st and 2nd gear. I hear it a little more in 3rd and then the noise gets louder and worse in 4th and 5th gear. It sounds like a rattling/ bearing not properly lubed right or...

I've looked online to figure if it’s my slave cylinder or master cylinder going out. The symptoms seem to be the exact same. But I'm not replacing both. I'm taking it to the shop to get worked on, since the slave cylinder is inside the bell housing and it could get pricey. When I start the...

I have a 1998 ranger xlt that has a 3.0 and an automatic in it but the engine has started to take a dump so i went and bought a parts truck with a 3.0 and a 5 speed manual. I want to put the manual in but i have some questions about the swap, i have the whole truck so i have all the computers...

I've got an 86 Bronco II 4x4 that I'm looking to replace the current Toyo Koygo TK-5 manual transmission in (broken teeth on one gear). I've found a M50D off an 89 4x4 Ranger and was wondering if it would fit/work without extra hardware? Any advice would help!

i have a 97 ranger 4x4 and im in the process of replacing the input shaft bearing in my tranny. the transmission is out of the truck already but i dont have any instructions on how to remove the input shaft. i have a chilton for my ranger but it does not go into detail on how to do it. i was...

So i replaced the clutch and pressure plate because the old one had split. We put the tranny back in and now we cant put it into any gear with the car on or off. if i wiggle the stick shift it seems to be in neutral but as i let the clutch out it starts going forward as if it was in gear. it...

I want to put a 5.0 into my ranger but I'm not sure about the computer. I want to keep it a manual. I'm going to try to find a t5 but what vehicle should I use the computer and harness from? I want to put the explorer 5.0 into it. Also, what parts should I plan on buying for the swap? My truck...

1992 Ford Ranger XLT original owner 2.3L engine Mazda M5OD-R1 manual transmission 2WD point 1 My transmission started making whining noises in every gear but fourth. I was told that there are holes near the top of the tranny that is leaking fluid. To get to these holes to plug them, I am told...

1997 Ford Explorer 4L SOHC So I did an Automatic Trans swap from 5R55E to the 5 peed M50D. all is well but the computer is not liking it! Here is what I did: On the Transmission wiring harness, from the two big connectors at the back of the engine, I cut out the DTR connector and used the...

I have a 2003 Ranger 2.3l manual trans. I cannot keep the check engine light off. I have already done the cheap/easy stuff. I cleaned the MAF etc., I also checked for vacuum leaks... none. Since my scanner can only give me freeze frame data, no live data. I cleared the code and found that...

I have recently came across a 2003 Ranger 4L 2wd 5 speed with a rebuilt engine, transmission and new clutch (the problem is it got rear ended and the frame is screwed) and a 1998 Mazda B4000 4x4 5 speed with a perfect body but a blown engine and 400,000k on the transmission. I was wondering if...

I have a 1986 Ranger with a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine and a 5 speed manual transmission. The slip yoke for the driveshaft slips into the tail housing of the transmission where it rides in a bushing and a seal to keep the gear oil in. I have managed to find a new seal on the internet but I...