Demo13723
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so I recently picked up an 85 4x4 and knew she'd need a little love, it's my daily so I try to keep her as mechanically sound as I can, doing all the work in my off time. First issue I noticed was that the front differential was leaking. At first glance and brief study I thought the rack and pinion seal could be the problem after observing the oil buildup in the area. I changed that out and assumed all was well. This morning I saw the small puddle under the diff and noticed the breather plug was bubbling and that it was the source of the leak. First thought is maybe it was overfilled with oil, next is maybe it was the source to begin with which brings me to my overall question, how do I fix it and stop the leak?
Gears are 4:88 and the truck was on level ground when the oil was filled to the bottom of the fill hole, it oozed out prior to putting the bolt back in.
Gears are 4:88 and the truck was on level ground when the oil was filled to the bottom of the fill hole, it oozed out prior to putting the bolt back in.