Q: Pinging in second gear
I started having a noise in my ranger upon takeoff from a stop. I inspected the driveshaft, u joints, removed rear diff cover changed fluids inspected and changed gasket, and checked everything I knew to check. I set the e brake and put it in drive, gave it gas and nothing. I then put it in 1st, gave it gas and nothing, but then in 2nd around 1500 to 2000 I hear the grinding kind of gravel on metal noise. Maybe a synchronizer in the tranny? I’m completely lost this is my last resort before taking it to a shop. I originally thought the cats were going out I haven’t had time to remove and check the heat shields yet but once I discovered it was only in second I figure it’s a transmission issue. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
My car has 126000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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