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Nov 20, 2002 | 09:02 PM

HENDEL

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clutch problems

i have 97 ford ranger this realy bug en me
when i start out of fist let clutch out it clunks
when i shift at all speeds it still clunks
i checked the driv shaft it seems to be ok
then i checked the inside of the bellhouseing
it is all dry in side i don"t know what els to
look for i notest the slave cyl has sum wetnes
under the cylder but i don't seem to think
that could be the problem i dont nkow four sure
can any body help me
it has 74k

Nov 21, 2002 | 01:40 AM

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Broken or loose motor/transmission mount?

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Nov 21, 2002 | 06:23 AM

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how can i tell if the transmission or motormounts our loose
or broken the clutch subpostal be smooth

Nov 21, 2002 | 04:51 PM

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The best advice I can give you is to buy a repair manual for your truck.

As far as checking mounts, a prybar is required. Sometimes you can see a loose or missing nut/bolt also.

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Dec 1, 2002 | 12:38 AM

comet65

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Hi...My 98 Ranger makes this metallic clank sound when I let out the clutch in first gear and the dealer said it is normal. I don't really believe them but what can you do until something breaks? It has done this since I bought it brand new. I guess I'll live with it.

Dec 3, 2002 | 09:05 AM

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My 98 also makes a clunk when starting out and also often when stopping. The sound is definitely coming from the left front and has been verified by independant observers. I've had it checked out numerous times by more than one mechanic and have spent hours underneath trying to see what might be loose. After 1 1/2 years I still haven't found anything - drives me crazy but I guess until something breaks I'll just turn up the music!

Dec 12, 2002 | 03:22 PM

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this problem is on my buddies Mustang. After a haul on the back of a trailer with the rear tire on the ground for 1 1/2 hours it became noticeable, I think its the diff spider gears inside, its an apparent noise only at start-up speeds.