1998 Ranger with odd problem...
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1998 Ranger with odd problem...
I am looking over a 1998 Ford Ranger. Very low miles for its age (67,000) and kept in very good shape. They want $2000 for it.
Fair enough, but when I took it for a drive, I noted an issue.
- there's a whining sound in first gear and reverse that varies according to the engine RPMs. I thought it might be the power steering pump, as that whined when I turned the wheel.
However, the noise went away when I shifted to the higher gears.
Been a while since I drove a stick - my Bug back in 2003, IIRC.
Can anyone with some experience tell me what I might be getting into? I really like this machine, aside from that issue, and I would like to nail the problem down ASAP before I apply for a bank loan.
Regards,
Steve
Fair enough, but when I took it for a drive, I noted an issue.
- there's a whining sound in first gear and reverse that varies according to the engine RPMs. I thought it might be the power steering pump, as that whined when I turned the wheel.
However, the noise went away when I shifted to the higher gears.
Been a while since I drove a stick - my Bug back in 2003, IIRC.
Can anyone with some experience tell me what I might be getting into? I really like this machine, aside from that issue, and I would like to nail the problem down ASAP before I apply for a bank loan.
Regards,
Steve
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You might try telling the owner you're concerned about the sound and would like to have it looked at by your local shop. Many shops will do this initial vehicle check for free with the intention that they're making a list of things they'd like to fix for you if you end up buying it. I'm not usually one to take my vehicles to a shop but this scenario is a really good idea. My best guess without being any sort of expert is that going into 1st or reverse usually happens from a stop so that's when you're putting the most load on the transmission/clutch and the sound is therefore more apparent. Could be something as easy as a pilot bearing or throwout bearing but of course still involves dropping the transmission. Like I said that's just the guess of a novice so take it with a grain of salt. Good luck with the truck. My '94 has been an excellent vehicle over the past 12 years.
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