Differential "pumkin" question
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Differential "pumkin" question
I got my 06 F150 stuck the other night in some sandy mud. It sunk down to the gear boxes and wasn't moving! It had to set over night and then I got my tractor the next morning and we pulled it out.
Now I've noticed no problems but a buddy told me that I NEEDED to take the "pumpkin" covers off and drain the oil then fill it again. He said that when you leave them sitting in mud/water that sandy water will leak through the seal around the cover and get into the gears causing big problems.
I think MAYBE back in the 70's, 80's and 90's this could have been a problem but seriously on a 06 model do I need to worry about this? Do I really need to go through this???
Now I've noticed no problems but a buddy told me that I NEEDED to take the "pumpkin" covers off and drain the oil then fill it again. He said that when you leave them sitting in mud/water that sandy water will leak through the seal around the cover and get into the gears causing big problems.
I think MAYBE back in the 70's, 80's and 90's this could have been a problem but seriously on a 06 model do I need to worry about this? Do I really need to go through this???
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its more so the vent tube. diffs are vented, and the hose runs up higher. if you were driving around in water and such you might have gotten it wet. ive never heard of it seeping into the diff, but its not hard to check. just pull the fill plug (the top one) and stick your finger in it, see if it looks like gear oil or if it lookslike a milkshake.
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The rear end in your '06 is the same rear end that Ford has been using for decades... other than moving the shocks from inbound to outbound, it's still the same axle.
So yes, just for sake, drain and fill it.
It's very easy to do and costs less than you think to do it yourself.
In fact, I'm going to do mine this summer...
So yes, just for sake, drain and fill it.
It's very easy to do and costs less than you think to do it yourself.
In fact, I'm going to do mine this summer...
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However, I've seen where the vent tube seal isn't sealed well and somehow water fills the transfer case.
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Exactly. If it's getting close to the mileage where it needs to be serviced then go ahead and change it. Otherwise, if the oil looks good don't worry about it.
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when your axle seals start to leak ...im just saying that because its rare to get to fords recomended interval of 150,000 and not need axle seals. Most people do it sooner for peace of mind. Its your choice.