Leaks, Noise

[bluryeyes]

It's a 1990 5.8L automatic with manual hubs for 4WD. The Bronc needs an exhaust, so it's noisy. However, I hear the sound when I let off on the accelerator. I have not had it out of town since I brought it home, so I have not gone over 30 mph. I do not hear it in reverse. Also, it is doing more clunking and jerking when I shift from drive to reverse. I have an appointment with the garage tomorrow to finish the NY inspection. I disconnected the battery for about 1/2 hour,but the check engine light did not clear. I really like my Bronc, however funds are limited and I really need to know what is going on before I put it under load. Thank you for reminding me of a rear main seal problem. I had that problem with my 84 F150. I had the work done, seal, bearings, oil pump, etc. It lasted about 3 months and the oil pump locked up towing my boat at 65 mph. I wound up putting in a rebuilt motor (302) and suing the garage and NAPA. I won the lawsuit.

 

[4xfan78]

The clunking when shifting is a bad u-joint on the drive shaft. The check engine light could be on for many reasons, I would check the vaccum lines, pcv valve, make sure the gas cap is on tight, it also depends on how long ago you did a tune up. but if its a new engine its probably something small thats wrong. Good luck with it, thats the main reason why I went with the older model bronco's is to get away from computers.

 

[Seabronc]

DITTO!! on the joints. They cause vibration when starting to freeze up. They have grease fittings but most people don't add any durring maintenance.

good luck,