ob_ranger
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- Mar 14, 2024
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- Location
- San Diego
- Vehicle Year
- 1996
- Make / Model
- XLT Single Cab
- Transmission
- Manual
Howdy,
Just joined the Ranger community today and encountered a surprising grind going into reverse that was never revealed during my test drive, or during the PPI I paid for (feel like a schmuck for that). When shifting into reverse following immediate clutch engagement, I get a grinding. This does not happen if I: 1) shift into another gear and then into reverse or 2) keep the clutch engaged for ~5 seconds. Based on what I've read per the below threads, the M50D should be synchronized, so I am guessing my reverse snychro is cooked? If true, is this merely an inconvenience, or is there a greater risk? I assume fixing that synchro basically means rebuilding the whole trans? Should I try a drain and fill with synthetic gear oil? Appreciate the help!
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Just joined the Ranger community today and encountered a surprising grind going into reverse that was never revealed during my test drive, or during the PPI I paid for (feel like a schmuck for that). When shifting into reverse following immediate clutch engagement, I get a grinding. This does not happen if I: 1) shift into another gear and then into reverse or 2) keep the clutch engaged for ~5 seconds. Based on what I've read per the below threads, the M50D should be synchronized, so I am guessing my reverse snychro is cooked? If true, is this merely an inconvenience, or is there a greater risk? I assume fixing that synchro basically means rebuilding the whole trans? Should I try a drain and fill with synthetic gear oil? Appreciate the help!
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Thread 2