99 Ranger issues
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99 Ranger issues
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I just got my 99 Ranger (3.0L automatic) back from the shop after rear-ending a Chevy C1500 pickup truck. I'm having an issue with it when I have it in drive and am at a stand-still. The truck will vibrate (not rattle) a bit. It'll do this when I put the truck in reverse or have it in drive. It almost seems like the idle is off a little maybe. When I get going on the gas, it seems to go away. When I come up to a stop again, it seems to have that vibration again...Any ideas?
Also, when I start it the truck up, it doesn't have that nice smooth start like it used to have. It seems like it kind of grinds a little more.
Let me know if you have any thoughts on this...thanks.
I just got my 99 Ranger (3.0L automatic) back from the shop after rear-ending a Chevy C1500 pickup truck. I'm having an issue with it when I have it in drive and am at a stand-still. The truck will vibrate (not rattle) a bit. It'll do this when I put the truck in reverse or have it in drive. It almost seems like the idle is off a little maybe. When I get going on the gas, it seems to go away. When I come up to a stop again, it seems to have that vibration again...Any ideas?
Also, when I start it the truck up, it doesn't have that nice smooth start like it used to have. It seems like it kind of grinds a little more.
Let me know if you have any thoughts on this...thanks.
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I would wonder if something got knocked out of balance.. like maybe the cooling fan/fan clutch being bent just a tad, or even the crankshaft/pulley, depending on the severity of the accident.
What all got repaired?
What all got repaired?
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I tend to think that if something went out of balance, that it would get worse with engine RPM. Still worth checking out, but check the cheap stuff first. Get underneath with a 2X4 and a jack and check the engine and tranny mounts. Especially since it's doing it at idle and in gear.
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Not necessarily.. the old GM 3.3 front wheel drive engines were BAD for balance issues.. they would run perfectly smooth, but seem to misfire like heck at idle!
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The main things they replaced are the radiator, trans oil cooler, air cond. condensor, cooling fan shroud, hood, and bumper.
When I start the truck, it doesn't sound like it did before the wreck. It almost has a grinding sound to it when it starts.
I'm taking the truck back to the body shop on Tues. for a re-evaluation. I just don't know how well the body shop can evaluate this problem. Hopefully, my insurance company will make it right (or at least better).
When I start the truck, it doesn't sound like it did before the wreck. It almost has a grinding sound to it when it starts.
I'm taking the truck back to the body shop on Tues. for a re-evaluation. I just don't know how well the body shop can evaluate this problem. Hopefully, my insurance company will make it right (or at least better).
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I assume this was done under insuranc claim. Write a letter to the insurance detailling your concerns and state that you expect them to cover any more repair bills for returning the vehicle to pre-collision conditions. These repairs of course should directly apply to the origional claim.
That being said, sounds like the fan and hence the water pump suffered an impact in the collision or the fan clutch got damaged. They may have just straightened out the fan. I would get the water pump, fan and fan clutch replaced.
Fred
That being said, sounds like the fan and hence the water pump suffered an impact in the collision or the fan clutch got damaged. They may have just straightened out the fan. I would get the water pump, fan and fan clutch replaced.
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Yeah, they are going to replace the cooling fan clutch and fan itself. I guess the fan was cracked and the fan clutch was damaged probably.
They wanted $73 to replace my worn out serpentine belt. I think for that much I'll just go to autozone and get the tool (rent one) and do it myself. From what I understand, as long as you have the serp. belt remover tool, it makes it a piece-o-cake?!?
They wanted $73 to replace my worn out serpentine belt. I think for that much I'll just go to autozone and get the tool (rent one) and do it myself. From what I understand, as long as you have the serp. belt remover tool, it makes it a piece-o-cake?!?
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Yeah, they are going to replace the cooling fan clutch and fan itself. I guess the fan was cracked and the fan clutch was damaged probably.
They wanted $73 to replace my worn out serpentine belt. I think for that much I'll just go to autozone and get the tool (rent one) and do it myself. From what I understand, as long as you have the serp. belt remover tool, it makes it a piece-o-cake?!?
They wanted $73 to replace my worn out serpentine belt. I think for that much I'll just go to autozone and get the tool (rent one) and do it myself. From what I understand, as long as you have the serp. belt remover tool, it makes it a piece-o-cake?!?
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