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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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hi quick question i dont know a thing about 4x4 and recently broke the passenger side driveshaft on my escos now i ve replaced it i need help with replacing any lost fluids i.e. is it differential or gearbox how much and where to
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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Should not have lost to much of any fluids but its worth checking fill plug for diff is a large torques bolt about halfway up the diff fill it until it starts dribbling back out it wont take much, before you try and undo it give it a good smack with a hammer or you will round it off.

Did you pop the drive shaft out of the end ,if you did check the engine mount as they are prone to failing and eating driveshafts as the engine lifts.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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i have the same problem atm, unsure whats causing mine so doing lots to reslove it, BUT you will have not lost any fluids but as said check anyway for peace of mind... you only lose fluids if there is a problem diff side
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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thanks guys didnt think i had lost any but just thought it would be good to check and im not to sure about the diff setup will check tomorrow thanks
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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have you checked your engine mounts as its always the near side mount that callopses.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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engine mounts are fine mate thanks just a simple bit of mistreatment on a b road
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