So i just bought a 1991 Ford Ranger for $550. its a great truck but it needs some love. whats weird is when the clutch is down its fine but when the clutch is released a bubbling sound comes from the transmission. i immediately thought it needed tranny fluid. i made the mistake of opening the fill when the tranny was hot and the fluid that came out was automatic transmission fluid. i drained it and started putting 50W 90 gear oil in. i jacked up the rear end and drove through all the gears and the bubbling still was there. (i dont think i put enough in) So where im getting at is what do i put in? what do i do to stop the bubbling? Your help is greatly appricated!

i belive that your supposed to have atf in the tranny
my 97 escort 5 speed had atf and my 5 speed 08 ranger has atf
have you checked your clutch fluid? maybe that could cause a bubling sound if to low
hope it helps a little bit

My truck takes ATF - there is a service bulletin out that says Mercon V should be used (looked up for my truck!) - I would check the service bulletins in addition to finding out the correct fluid - don't take anyone's word for it - look it up or ask a mechanic.

So I just bought an 89 ranger 2.9L, manual transmission and I need some advice. I'm thinking I might want to just replace the entire engine on the thing but I heard the 2.9L is crap. Any opinions?