ohiombtech
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- Dublin, OH
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- 97 Explorer
Hi all, new member here- been helping people for years on the MB forum..hopefully the same thing can happen for me here with my Explorer.
Its a 97-4.o L overhead cam, automatic 4x4
Started making a horrible loud grinding gear type noise (like gears on a manual not meshing) on decel over 40 mph or so..alos seemed to lose power transfer when this happened. It was coming from the middle of the truck (so trans or transfer case). This was in 'Auto' mode.
So, deducing that A- noise is bad (and really- this was real loud) and B- I should be able to see damage..I started- took the TC out, looked inside..everything seems ok. Dropped the trans pan- found little pieces of what looks like roller bearings (but small- like 1/8 wide and 1/8 deep)..Ahh I figured a oneway clutch came apart..So I pull the trans, tear it down..nothing..everything is good- no signs of bad wear even, never mind breakage. Could it be in the convertor? Am I missing something?
Hopefully one of the Ford experts here can help..I'm stuck...
If you need more info let me know or you can call my cell, its sitting right next to me in my spare stall at work...440-364-0857
Rick Orange
Team Leader
Crown Mercedes Benz
Dublin, OH
Thanks in advance
Its a 97-4.o L overhead cam, automatic 4x4
Started making a horrible loud grinding gear type noise (like gears on a manual not meshing) on decel over 40 mph or so..alos seemed to lose power transfer when this happened. It was coming from the middle of the truck (so trans or transfer case). This was in 'Auto' mode.
So, deducing that A- noise is bad (and really- this was real loud) and B- I should be able to see damage..I started- took the TC out, looked inside..everything seems ok. Dropped the trans pan- found little pieces of what looks like roller bearings (but small- like 1/8 wide and 1/8 deep)..Ahh I figured a oneway clutch came apart..So I pull the trans, tear it down..nothing..everything is good- no signs of bad wear even, never mind breakage. Could it be in the convertor? Am I missing something?
Hopefully one of the Ford experts here can help..I'm stuck...
If you need more info let me know or you can call my cell, its sitting right next to me in my spare stall at work...440-364-0857
Rick Orange
Team Leader
Crown Mercedes Benz
Dublin, OH
Thanks in advance