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I noticed the rear-end is leaking around the bolts on my 1990 Bronco II....I'm a novice mechanic at best, how difficult is this to repair? Is this something that I could do easily, or am I looking at sending her to a mechanic? Help?!
 


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It's rather simple, you take the bolts out, take the cover off and replace the gasket. (7.5 axle if you didn't know:))Then refill with gear oil as it will have all leaked out by now! :icon_thumby:
 
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Thanks for the help.....Is this something that needs to be done quickly...I drive it everyday.....
 
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I would check the fluid level, if it's only a small leak you'll be fine, you just don't wanna be low on gear oil.

I have had a leak like yours in my DD for a year and half, I just periodically check the fluid.
 
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Thanks for the help....i've only had my BII for about 4 weeks.... it had been sitting for over two years...I had a new-used engine put in it... so far I enjoy it alot....thanks for the help.
 
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sweetwaterbroncoII said:
Thanks for the help....i've only had my BII for about 4 weeks.... it had been sitting for over two years...I had a new-used engine put in it... so far I enjoy it alot....thanks for the help.
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looks like a pretty clean truck...take care of it and it will take care of you
 
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Don't use a gasket, use RTV only, no need for a gasket.
 
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Thanks....It is actually in pretty good condition....no rust, only a minor dent in the drivers side fender....needs paint, but it is 18 years old!!
 
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