davey_rocket
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Hi, this is my first post here so I hope someone can help me out!
2002 Ranger XLT 4x4 off-road, 4.0L V6, auto trans, about 105,000 miles.
I haven't used 4WD in about a year. I used it last Friday to get up a steep muddy road with no problems. Then on Saturday I drove about 15 miles @ 25mph on compacted snow and slush in 4WD.
Woke up on Sunday and took the ol' truck out for a spin and she's making a loud whirring sound at low speeds (5-20mph) during acceleration. It sounds like two belts rubbing together (I know that's not what it is) and goes away when I'm driving at a set speed above 30mph. Revving the engine in neutral does not produce the sound.
I checked the transfer case oil with the car running and it's low but still in the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.
Also, if I go into reverse while in 4WD and the truck is cold (i.e. sitting in the cold snowy woods for several hours) the car "sticks" until I gas it enough to "unstick" it.
Has anybody else had similar problems?
I just chunked out $1200 on new tires and shocks so another visit to the mechanic ain't really in the wallet right now.
2002 Ranger XLT 4x4 off-road, 4.0L V6, auto trans, about 105,000 miles.
I haven't used 4WD in about a year. I used it last Friday to get up a steep muddy road with no problems. Then on Saturday I drove about 15 miles @ 25mph on compacted snow and slush in 4WD.
Woke up on Sunday and took the ol' truck out for a spin and she's making a loud whirring sound at low speeds (5-20mph) during acceleration. It sounds like two belts rubbing together (I know that's not what it is) and goes away when I'm driving at a set speed above 30mph. Revving the engine in neutral does not produce the sound.
I checked the transfer case oil with the car running and it's low but still in the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.
Also, if I go into reverse while in 4WD and the truck is cold (i.e. sitting in the cold snowy woods for several hours) the car "sticks" until I gas it enough to "unstick" it.
Has anybody else had similar problems?
I just chunked out $1200 on new tires and shocks so another visit to the mechanic ain't really in the wallet right now.