sypher9
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- 97 Ranger xlt
Hello all!
I've been doing alot of work to my transmission lately. I have a 97 ranger 4.0l 4x4. The transmission is a 5r55e. In the past I installed a rebuilt valve body from central valve bodies, but now I'm having some issues that I think may require the entire transmission to be rebuilt. I've lost 2nd, 4th, and 5th gear. Torque converter lock up is erratic, and there is a delayed shift into reverse. Taking the truck to a transmission shop for repair isn't something I really want to do because they just tell me it needs to be rebuilt and I don't want to dump another $2-3k in this truck. I'm thinking of trying to rebuild the transmission myself. I haven't done this before, but I do work on vehicles alot and I believe I can do it. I have the downloaded the rebuild manual and have been looking through it. I've started looking for rebuild kits and I was interested in this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4R44E-4R55E...Parts_Accessories&hash=item5403cd1eee&vxp=mtr
It seems to include most everything I would need, and all of the parts are alto which seems to be a good brand name. For those of you who have done this does this seem to be a good rebuild kit? Are there any suggestions/advice in choosing a rebuild kit? I don't mind spending a little more for quality parts. I'll also replace the torque converter while I'm in there. Any help or advice would be appreciated.
I've been doing alot of work to my transmission lately. I have a 97 ranger 4.0l 4x4. The transmission is a 5r55e. In the past I installed a rebuilt valve body from central valve bodies, but now I'm having some issues that I think may require the entire transmission to be rebuilt. I've lost 2nd, 4th, and 5th gear. Torque converter lock up is erratic, and there is a delayed shift into reverse. Taking the truck to a transmission shop for repair isn't something I really want to do because they just tell me it needs to be rebuilt and I don't want to dump another $2-3k in this truck. I'm thinking of trying to rebuild the transmission myself. I haven't done this before, but I do work on vehicles alot and I believe I can do it. I have the downloaded the rebuild manual and have been looking through it. I've started looking for rebuild kits and I was interested in this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4R44E-4R55E...Parts_Accessories&hash=item5403cd1eee&vxp=mtr
It seems to include most everything I would need, and all of the parts are alto which seems to be a good brand name. For those of you who have done this does this seem to be a good rebuild kit? Are there any suggestions/advice in choosing a rebuild kit? I don't mind spending a little more for quality parts. I'll also replace the torque converter while I'm in there. Any help or advice would be appreciated.