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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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hey i got an 88 f-150 5.0 efi an i have problems with the trans. its rattles really bad in reverse but not in drive ..i have pulled the trans an had it looked at an it checked out fine ...plz help
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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is it 4x4? If not it could be a u joint that is making noise.
 
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u joint
i replaced all of them an yep its 4x4.... the sound is coming from the bell housing an it only does it in reverse
 
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Two possible things, could be a bearing in the transfer case, assuming it is an automatic and the transfer case is mounted to the transmition or the shop didn't check the torque converter.
 
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Check the flex plate and the bottom of the plate between the Trans and engine
 
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ight i have another complete motor an trans but its a 5.8 an idk if the trans r the same
 
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i got it now flywheel is cracked in four places
 
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there ya go. i got a ringing noise comming from somewhere at hiway speeds. my guess is chain in t-case sloppy and rubbing case
 
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