1998 Ford Ranger knock

TIM H.

MEMBER
1998 FORD RANGER
6 CYL
4WD
MANUAL
115,000 MILES

On the way to work the other day I came to a stop light after getting off the freeway and had a loud nocking sound from under the hood. I pulled over and checked the oil which was a little low. I added 1 1/2qrt. And the noise got softer. After work I drove to a friends house were he said it sounds like a rod knock. Having no other car to get to work I drove it today. Going to work it was the same as the other day, but on the way home I have to go up a steep incline were the noise got alot louder. I cant find a leak so dont know what could have caused this out of the blue like it happened. Will it be cheaper to find a new enginge or can I take it to someone to fix it?

Monday, November 10th, 2008 AT 10:22 PM

1 Reply

MHPAUTOS

MECHANIC
31,937 POSTS

Hi there,

If it has a bearing problem, driving it will do a lot more damage, and the repair bill will go up with a crank re grind, so may be it will be cheaper to look for a second hand unit, or go for the fully reco engine, there is no way to know how much damage has been done to the old engine until it is dismantled & inspected.

Mark (mhpautos)

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Monday, November 10th, 2008 AT 11:02 PM