Tansmission or clutch problem? Please help!

scottye · 04-20-2009, 09:58 AM

My ranger is making a noise like a dddd....dddd in 1st 2nd 3rd and 5th. However there is no noise in fourth gear. It also whines in 1 2 3 5 not 4. Any idea?

My Ranger: 1999 V6 L4.0 4X4, 203K Manual Transmission.

naturallysmashed · 04-21-2009, 02:05 AM

try changing the fluid.. but check it first to see if there's metal in it.

scottye · 04-21-2009, 05:51 AM

Not only the fluid was change, but also the clutch was replaced. The noise is still there. Nothing happens.

naturallysmashed · 04-22-2009, 02:31 AM

sounds like gear faces.. that would require a rebuild.. but you can always drain it and put a synthetic in.. that should quiet it up.

bumgrab · 04-22-2009, 04:15 PM

I just went through the same thing......but mine eventually let go on the highway. Only 4th gear still worked (no 1st, 2nd,3rd, 5th or R). Spent $500 on a used trans from the wreckers and it took me about 18 hours to install (broke the exhaust manifold bolts and had to drill them out) and now it's ok. I took the top cover off of the old trans and discovered the first gear on both the upper and lower shafts were totally obliterated. I would agree with the last postr about a rebuild or replacement and you might be able to buy some time by filling it with a good synthetic. Also, you might want to ask whoever changed your clutch if they relaced the pilot bearing in the flywheel, I noticed mine was down to only the outer race (allowing the input shaft that much more room to move around)