please help me before i burn it!
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I've had my Ford Bronco II (1986) 2.9L V6 4x4 (manual hubs) for nearly a year now. I love her and pamper her, but all I've gotten back is hell and an extremely broken bank account! We just put two new front tires on and had her realligned. We've replaced the oxygen sensor, a sensor for the throttle body (or so), new gaskets for the transmission, new brakes, new shocks, etc. etc.
And now, the transmission is leaking from I don't know where (again!). I wiped all excess fluid off the bottom and cleaned it up, layed down shavings (wood chips) so i could tell where the leak is coming from. this morning there wasn't any fluid on the shavings, but when i got to school i crawled under again and the only fluid on the whole underside was on the cross member of the frame. i didn't have time to really inspect but could someone please help me? i swear my exhaust system is about to go and i know i've gotta go through and check the wiring because it's obvious that there are extra wires hanging around.
I wish i could tell you technically word for word what my problems are but I don't really know. *stereo type*: i'm 16 and a girl. but i've taken the project upon myself to learn about my baby and do all i can myself.
-Robin G.
And now, the transmission is leaking from I don't know where (again!). I wiped all excess fluid off the bottom and cleaned it up, layed down shavings (wood chips) so i could tell where the leak is coming from. this morning there wasn't any fluid on the shavings, but when i got to school i crawled under again and the only fluid on the whole underside was on the cross member of the frame. i didn't have time to really inspect but could someone please help me? i swear my exhaust system is about to go and i know i've gotta go through and check the wiring because it's obvious that there are extra wires hanging around.
I wish i could tell you technically word for word what my problems are but I don't really know. *stereo type*: i'm 16 and a girl. but i've taken the project upon myself to learn about my baby and do all i can myself.
-Robin G.
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Robin, if fluid is only on crossmember, chances are it's coming from your rear tranny seal. It's something a transmission shop will have to fix, although there's additives you can buy to add to fluid to stop leaks. They "renew" the seals and slow down or stop the leaks. If tranny has a lot of miles on it, I would try that first. If it doesn't work, then maybe a rebuild is in order. Good luck.
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Is this AT? It shouldnt be too expensive to replace the rear seal, one time I had it done for $30.00 (on a Firebird though) but when mine went I lost all the fluid and ended up getting a rebuild after another year (the tranny was pretty much toast after the fluid loss). So you should do it quick, those A4LD cost $800-$1200 for rebuild.
Make sure there is enough fluid in there for now, it should be hot after 10 miles driving, and running in park when you check it. A pint will bring it up quite a bit if it's close to full.
Or you can check it cold, running in park the fluid should be between the 2 little holes at the bottom of the dipstick (not many GUYS even know what those holes are for!)
good luck
Make sure there is enough fluid in there for now, it should be hot after 10 miles driving, and running in park when you check it. A pint will bring it up quite a bit if it's close to full.
Or you can check it cold, running in park the fluid should be between the 2 little holes at the bottom of the dipstick (not many GUYS even know what those holes are for!)
good luck
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I had an 84 with an automatic it did the same thing. I had the trans rebuilt and it was fine for a couple thousand miles then it started leaking again. I never figured out what it was as I was so tired of working on the pile of junk. I sold it. That took care of the problem. Good Luck.
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