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SportTrac Discussion
Engine & Drivetrain
4x4 problem
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<blockquote data-quote="Yardsale " data-source="post: 1010205" data-attributes="member: 58988"><p>Ya, what ncstatewolfpacker wrote.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The chain being bad is a long shot, but something to consider. Check the fluid level via the fill hole and you can check the condition at the same time. I doubt that's it, though.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I gut tells me that it's the terrain. There are couple of tests you can try. 1) Get on snow (all snow), drive in 4WD and listen for that sound. 2) Get on dry pavement that is flat, straight and level (if you can find it) - you don't need much - 30 to 50 feet. Drive straight in 4WD for a 30 to 50 feet. If all is well, there should be no binding, bucking or noise (because all the wheels are traveling the same distance and at the same speed). If you do feel binding or bucking, reverse until that goes away to disengage 4WD.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You didn't have any differential work done recently, did you?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Yardsale , post: 1010205, member: 58988"] Ya, what ncstatewolfpacker wrote. The chain being bad is a long shot, but something to consider. Check the fluid level via the fill hole and you can check the condition at the same time. I doubt that's it, though. I gut tells me that it's the terrain. There are couple of tests you can try. 1) Get on snow (all snow), drive in 4WD and listen for that sound. 2) Get on dry pavement that is flat, straight and level (if you can find it) - you don't need much - 30 to 50 feet. Drive straight in 4WD for a 30 to 50 feet. If all is well, there should be no binding, bucking or noise (because all the wheels are traveling the same distance and at the same speed). If you do feel binding or bucking, reverse until that goes away to disengage 4WD. You didn't have any differential work done recently, did you? [/QUOTE]
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