Transmission...

[chep]

I have a 1988 Ford Ranger with a recent remanufactured engine and clutch installation.

Now it seems as if I am having another problem with either the clutch or the transmission.

There was a spongy noise when I disengaged the clutch pedal a few times but that went away and came back one more time. I thought I was having some hydraulic issues. It was difficult to shift into 4th gear and then later down into lower gears. Progressively this worsened as I was giong home today.. I took it to a shop and suggested a bleed of the hydraulic line in a questioning manner. They got back to me and told me that it is a bad transmission. I have no idea how many miles this tranny has on it. probably over 100k or possibly even 390k.. whatever.

Anyway they offered up for 900 bucks a used tranny with what they say has 100k miles. How the hell am I supposed to believe that? Then suggested the cost to install it was 400 bucks.

What is your opinion from behind your computer ?

If you had to get a tranny would you go with a brand new one? or get a junk yard special? How much do either usually go for?

Thanks- BTW I know nothing about cars

 

[alnvilma]

I found my used replacement on Craigslist for $200 and put it in myself. It was 7 years newer and 'looked' clean so I took a gamble.
A local builder wants $650 for a guaranteed rebuild. $400 is in the ballpark for an install if you can afford it. My $0.02

 

[bII1990]

I've got 5spds from junkyards before and never had a problem. Just make sure it goes into each gear and doesn't have much slop. Putting a 5spd in is very easy, even for someone who hasn't done it before. A cheap set of tools from Walmart and a manual will work. You may have to cut your exhaust pipes, but it's a cheap job to have them welded at your local muffler shop.