1993 Ford Ranger whining

170,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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RED23
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my original trans lost 3rd & 4th the other day, don't know how to fix/rebiuld it, so i bought a used tranny at the local auto wreckers,we swapped them and the new one whines loudly but it works. i have a 30 day warranty from the shop should i be worried ? the r&r was a big job I dont want to do it again if i dont have to.
Jun 8, 2009 at 5:34 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,
Thats the price of buying a second hand transmission, you don't know what you have until it fitted, i would be concerned as the whining will be bearings & bushes probably, ii would go get another transmission as you may be up for more money when this one fails.

mark (mhpautos)
Jun 8, 2009 at 7:06 PM
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