1997 Exploere Transfer Case Problem
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1997 Exploere Transfer Case Problem
Hello All,
I have reading a lot of thread and I have 3 questions:
1) Does it seem like the explorers have a number of tranny type problems around 100K?
2) Does anyone know if it possible to disconnect the auto 4x4 from the transfer case and have an explorer drive in 2 wd only
3) Does anyone know of a 97 Explorer Sport for sell [only need to have good body, engine not important]
My explorer makes a loud grinding sound (like a sports bike just drove past) when I take my foot of the accelerator. I took it to the dealer and they mention that it might be a bad gear and the shift fork needs to be replaced ($2000.00) The shade tree mechanics I talk with seem to think the a transfer case is too big of a job for them. I really don't want to spend 2k, but I don't know a lot about transfer cases. Any pointers from anyone?
Thanks.
I have reading a lot of thread and I have 3 questions:
1) Does it seem like the explorers have a number of tranny type problems around 100K?
2) Does anyone know if it possible to disconnect the auto 4x4 from the transfer case and have an explorer drive in 2 wd only
3) Does anyone know of a 97 Explorer Sport for sell [only need to have good body, engine not important]
My explorer makes a loud grinding sound (like a sports bike just drove past) when I take my foot of the accelerator. I took it to the dealer and they mention that it might be a bad gear and the shift fork needs to be replaced ($2000.00) The shade tree mechanics I talk with seem to think the a transfer case is too big of a job for them. I really don't want to spend 2k, but I don't know a lot about transfer cases. Any pointers from anyone?
Thanks.
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From: va bch usa
1997 Exploere Transfer Case Problem
Well you can disconect the auto 4x4 and well as far as tranny problem with explorers its a 50 50 thing i know quite a few people who have them and the ones who do their servicing never have any problems the ones who do but never on time the tranny eats it self up.
A deceleration grinding noise can be from a bunch of thing. i.d drain the tranny see what kinda crap comes out change the filters wack some good tranny treater in it put some good tranny oil back in it and try that, and if you have a tranny cooler you need to flush the whole thing out because if you have lots of metal shavings in the tranny then it gets pumped through and the cooler and taint the new stuff.
Something else to consider is if you have auto shift on the fly are your hubs in the front full unlocking? you may even want to see if the grinding noise goes away in 4wd versus not 4wd
A deceleration grinding noise can be from a bunch of thing. i.d drain the tranny see what kinda crap comes out change the filters wack some good tranny treater in it put some good tranny oil back in it and try that, and if you have a tranny cooler you need to flush the whole thing out because if you have lots of metal shavings in the tranny then it gets pumped through and the cooler and taint the new stuff.
Something else to consider is if you have auto shift on the fly are your hubs in the front full unlocking? you may even want to see if the grinding noise goes away in 4wd versus not 4wd
