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#1829 of 1838 Changing Transmission oil and filter.. by halstedrox

Apr 03, 2012 (2:46 pm)

I have a '99 Tracker with the 2.0. I was looking in the Haynes manual and it said I needed to drop the pan to change the filter AND the fluid. I was checking things out under there today and noticed there is a drain plug. That is great news but what I was wondering is how to drop the pan to change the filter. It looks to me like there is NO clearance between the bottom of the pan and the frame. It appears to me like a LOT of stuff is in the way of the pan. I'll be content with just changing the fluid (it is pretty dark) but it seems odd to me that I would have to loosen the motor mounts (and lots of other stuff), lift the engine just to drop the pan to change the filter. Please tell me I'm wrong. Otherwise its just gonna be 2 quarts of Dex 4 and a quart of Lucas and I'll call it a day.

#1830 of 1838 Re: Changing Transmission oil and filter.. [halstedrox] by george114

Apr 03, 2012 (9:13 pm)

Replying to: halstedrox (Apr 03, 2012 2:46 pm)
Yes, the pan can be removed without undoing anything else. First drain the oil. Second remove all the pan screws that hold the pan in place. Then carefully remove the pan out from the transmission. It is a little tricky but it does come off. Last remove the filter. Reverse the process to put everything back together. Good luck.

#1832 of 1838 center caps by madwike

Jun 15, 2012 (12:45 pm)

Hello, can anyone help me? I recently bought a 2002 Chevy Tracker LT 4 wheel drive with the original steel wheels but no center caps. I know what you all are going to say ebay, but they don't have them I have been all over the internet looking but cannot find any. I would not mind aftermarket center caps but they say they will not work with the original steel wheels. Please can anyone help me I am about to go out of my mind. Thanks in advance

#1833 of 1838 Re: 2000 tracker gas engine sounds like a diesel [bumpasstracker] by iwon

Jun 18, 2012 (12:33 am)

Replying to: bumpasstracker (Aug 25, 2008 3:52 am)
Sounds like lifters might be rattleing. Add 1 quart of LUCAS oil stabilizer when you change the oil next time. {found cheapest at Rural king farm stores}. If this stops or quits it down, have a mechanic remove valve cover to inspect cam/lifters. Oil passages may be clogged. Also GM has been selling low grade cams for yrs in all thier cars so cam may need replaced?

#1834 of 1838 how serious could this be... by zoeysmom

Jun 18, 2012 (4:32 pm)

Hi, I have a 2002 tracker..120,000 miles. In for inspection...it leaked oil slowly and my mechanic said he would have to lift the timing chain cover to find the problem as that's where it is coming from. A friend said it sounds like it probably will be something major and costly. So far, I need tires and the evaporator vent solenoid to pass inspection. approx. $800 for 4 tires and solenoid. Once past inspection, the tailpipe needs replacement as it is starting to sway...(164.00)...after that, this oil leak thing has to be addressed.....
 
So, two questions, how serious could this be, and also, would you say its probably time to replace the truck....I'm thinking it is...opinions anyone?

#1836 of 1838 intermittent loss of acceleration. by jak14

Jan 05, 2013 (6:20 pm)

I have a 2001 Tracker 4 WD sedan with 2.0 motor. It has an intermittent issue especially when cold where it seems to bog down, will not accelerate when in gear. If I put it in neutral it will rev as normal then back in gear it will bog down, not accelerate. Problem goes away after a few seconds. While driving it does hesitate some but will accelerate when pushed. Also there is a bit of a fluttering engine noise when I floor it in gear. What could it be?

#1837 of 1838 2000 Tracker - need time R&R transmission by nolawyers

Mar 09, 2013 (11:38 am)

On a 2000 Tracker 4WD, 5 spd. transmission. what is transmission R&R time ? Have bad clutch throwout arm to replace.
Thanks in advance.

#1838 of 1838 Re: center caps [madwike] by kibble3

Apr 13, 2013 (5:13 pm)

Replying to: madwike (Jun 15, 2012 12:45 pm)
Try craigslist.com

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