95 Ford Ranger 3.0 Manual 4x2 Transmission Replacement

[greg95Ranger]

Ok, so I got a tranny from a junkyard for $400 and made a video to show what it looks like: https://photos.app.goo.gl/oQ9Afw6bC7j7Kctz5

Overall, it looks to be in good condition.

It looks there is a seal at the back end that needs to be replaced (see video for details, not sure what it is called).

Was $400 a reasonable price? They gave a 100 day warranty and said they will refund if there is any issues. (as they don't have any more).

 

[greg95Ranger]

Ok, to follow up, the old tranny is out, and the new one is in, and it's working great. Thanks for all the advice here: The 12 point socket was perfect for getting off the drive shaft, the 24 inch extension was just what I needed to get off the top two bolts from the tranny, and the sawed off alignment bolts worked perfectly.

So my Ranger is back on the road again!

 

[fixizin]

Great job! MAJOR man-points! (Just the same, hope I never have to do it... at least until I get a garage again...)

What are your plans for the old trans? Should have trade-in/core value to a rebuild shop.

VERY weird that it seemed to have motor oil in it... was there anything interesting/chunky clinging to the magnetic plug when you drained it to put in the proper Mercon ATF?