2004 Ford Expedition small leak

2004 FORD EXPEDITION
52,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JHAT111
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I have a small transmission leak around the front axle area. Dealer told me I needed to take off differential head(pumpkin head) and apply silicon and put back on. I would like to know if I will lose axle grease and have to replace it once I have the head back on. I'm told it's expensive. Thanks.
Dec 2, 2008 at 10:08 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Not a big job gear lube not expensive silicone cheap enough. $100 is all i would pay.
Dec 2, 2008 at 2:09 PM
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