Power steering and trainy for a Ford Ranger?

MSP · 09-13-2006, 04:21 AM

Hey guys, help me out with this question. My buddy has run his truck into the ground, hasn't maintained it. And now his power steering is leaking and grinding, the trainy is leaking and slipping, and he's got a big ass spider web crack on the windshield to boot! Any idea what the cost range to have the steering unit and trainy fixed might be?

Jishory · 09-13-2006, 04:31 AM

if his power steering has leaked enough to run the pump dry and fry the pump.. probialy a couple hundred to have a shop do it

tranny, this is where i wonder whether its worth it or not to keep the truck, if its slipping it prob needs a rebuild, looking at the 1000+ range there, they have to remove it and tear that complicated thing apart... then find the leak

windshield... couple hundred

buy your friend a skateboard

MSP · 09-13-2006, 04:37 AM

Thanks, that's almost exactly what I figured. Probably $1,500 bucks for everything, and the truck has 150,000+ miles on it...

super_Chris · 09-13-2006, 09:26 AM

I'm assuming it's a manual, but couldn't the slipping just be the clutch? If it's just a clutch it shouldn't break a couple hundred(parts).

One of my bosses just got his 94 ranger's window replaced for something like $100, so that ain't much.

MSP, if those trucks are maintained, they will last for ever. The one stated above has 286,000 miles on it, and is still on Engine/Tranny #1.

nidex · 09-13-2006, 12:29 PM

Is it the 2.9?

MSP · 09-13-2006, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nidex

Is it the 2.9?

2.9 liter? I guess. It's the six cylinder.

Jishory · 09-13-2006, 04:11 PM

is it an auto or manual? what year?

MSP · 09-13-2006, 05:16 PM

1993-1994, automatic transmission. I chatted with him earlier and he continues to think it's no big deal. The trainy slips and grinds, and the steering grinds. He adds fluid every few days, but seems to be completely oblivious to the fact than ANY grinding probably equates to damage. I guess I'll just drop it and pitch in on that skateboard...

Jishory · 09-13-2006, 05:35 PM

if your automatic transmission isnt filled the the right level all the time it cant run at the pressure it was designed for, clutchs wear out and things go wrong fast... hence why i turned my truck into a manual, because leaks happen and i cant afford to be stranded in the middle of nowhere

super_Chris · 09-13-2006, 05:42 PM

If it's an automatic, it's fucked. Unless you can pick up an automatic tranny, used for cheap. Actually, The guy I sold (the remains of) my ranger to still has the automatic tranny out of it. Just spend $800 in gas getting it, and you could get a deal

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MSP Globe Trekker Jan 2005 Last Seen: Yesterday Posts: 15,233 (#1) Thanked 2x in 2 posts x81	Hey guys, help me out with this question. My buddy has run his truck into the ground, hasn't maintained it. And now his power steering is leaking and grinding, the trainy is leaking and slipping, and he's got a big ass spider web crack on the windshield to boot! Any idea what the cost range to have the steering unit and trainy fixed might be? Last edited by MSP : 09-13-2006 at 06:22 AM.

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Jishory Tweak Minion Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 2,014 (#40) Thanked 0x in 0 posts x69	if his power steering has leaked enough to run the pump dry and fry the pump.. probialy a couple hundred to have a shop do it tranny, this is where i wonder whether its worth it or not to keep the truck, if its slipping it prob needs a rebuild, looking at the 1000+ range there, they have to remove it and tear that complicated thing apart... then find the leak windshield... couple hundred buy your friend a skateboard
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super_Chris Habitual line stepper Jan 2005 Last Seen: Yesterday Location: Lake Elsinore, CA, USA Posts: 3,369 (#20) Thanked 1x in one post x0	I'm assuming it's a manual, but couldn't the slipping just be the clutch? If it's just a clutch it shouldn't break a couple hundred(parts). One of my bosses just got his 94 ranger's window replaced for something like $100, so that ain't much. MSP, if those trucks are maintained, they will last for ever. The one stated above has 286,000 miles on it, and is still on Engine/Tranny #1.
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09-13-2006, 04:37 AM	permalink #3
MSP Globe Trekker Jan 2005 Last Seen: Yesterday Posts: 15,233 (#1) Thanked 2x in 2 posts x81	Thanks, that's almost exactly what I figured. Probably $1,500 bucks for everything, and the truck has 150,000+ miles on it...

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nidex Hood Rich Jan 2005 Last Seen: Yesterday Location: the 773 & 414 Posts: 3,400 (#19) Thanked 0x in 0 posts x0	Is it the 2.9?

09-13-2006, 04:11 PM	permalink #7
Jishory Tweak Minion Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 2,014 (#40) Thanked 0x in 0 posts x69	is it an auto or manual? what year?

09-13-2006, 05:16 PM	permalink #8
MSP Globe Trekker Jan 2005 Last Seen: Yesterday Posts: 15,233 (#1) Thanked 2x in 2 posts x81	1993-1994, automatic transmission. I chatted with him earlier and he continues to think it's no big deal. The trainy slips and grinds, and the steering grinds. He adds fluid every few days, but seems to be completely oblivious to the fact than ANY grinding probably equates to damage. I guess I'll just drop it and pitch in on that skateboard...

09-13-2006, 05:35 PM	permalink #9
Jishory Tweak Minion Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 2,014 (#40) Thanked 0x in 0 posts x69	if your automatic transmission isnt filled the the right level all the time it cant run at the pressure it was designed for, clutchs wear out and things go wrong fast... hence why i turned my truck into a manual, because leaks happen and i cant afford to be stranded in the middle of nowhere

09-13-2006, 05:42 PM	permalink #10
super_Chris Habitual line stepper Jan 2005 Last Seen: Yesterday Location: Lake Elsinore, CA, USA Posts: 3,369 (#20) Thanked 1x in one post x0	If it's an automatic, it's fucked. Unless you can pick up an automatic tranny, used for cheap. Actually, The guy I sold (the remains of) my ranger to still has the automatic tranny out of it. Just spend $800 in gas getting it, and you could get a deal

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