tranny/driveshaft problem
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tranny/driveshaft problem
I got a 97 ranger, 2.3l, auto tranny, 2wd, reg cab, that develops a problem when driven fast for anywhere between a half hour to an hour or more. At first it starts losing a bit of power and some vibration is felt on the steering wheel and it seems that the driveshaft rips up the seal in the extension housing and damages the yoke and other hw in there if u keep on driving it, it leaks and even drains out automatic fluid when the seal is torn up. Does anybody know what the cause might be. I had the yoke and other parts replaced but it happened again for the second time. I'm trying to figure out what is making this happen? Any thoughts/help is greatly appreciated. thanx
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tranny/driveshaft problem
Hey there Im97ranger and welcome to the Forum!
Sounds like the tranny filter may be clogged. Some of the vibration, may be grinding of the gears, if not properly lubricated.
Also, if the components were replaced by someone other than a shop, the proper torquing of hw may have been exceeded, and the components are wearing away with the excess speed and medium driving (less than 50 mi).
A cracked flywheel will cause some serious vibration also. Loss of power after medium driving, may be from the torque converter. The fluid leaking may be from the converter as well.
Just some suggestions as to what may be causing the problem.
You should have the flywheel and torque converter checked for damage. I seen the damage to the interior of vehicles when a piece of shrapnel comes up through the floorboard. I've heard of injuries from that happening as well.
Good luck and get back to us....
Sounds like the tranny filter may be clogged. Some of the vibration, may be grinding of the gears, if not properly lubricated.
Also, if the components were replaced by someone other than a shop, the proper torquing of hw may have been exceeded, and the components are wearing away with the excess speed and medium driving (less than 50 mi).
A cracked flywheel will cause some serious vibration also. Loss of power after medium driving, may be from the torque converter. The fluid leaking may be from the converter as well.
Just some suggestions as to what may be causing the problem.
You should have the flywheel and torque converter checked for damage. I seen the damage to the interior of vehicles when a piece of shrapnel comes up through the floorboard. I've heard of injuries from that happening as well.
Good luck and get back to us....
