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Distributor seal leak.
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Head gasket leak.
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Miscelaneous leaks.
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Miscelaneous leaks.
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Power steering fluid leaks.
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Swivel ball.
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Swivel seal.
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Overall view - splendid, isn't it?
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With your permission, we will not specifically address each of the problems possessed by this fine piece of machinery most people for some unknown reason happen to admire. Let's just say a couple of words about the swivel ball and seal shown above. These components are responsible for torque transfer from the engine (or rather transfer case) to the front wheels. Front wheels designed to turn left and right - that's how a driver would change direction the vehicle moves in. In essense, these components are bearings. But since they are located underneath the vehicle, they are exposed to dirt, sand, dust, rocks... you name it what else. How long a bearing open to all listed calamities can possibly last? That's exactly how long swivel balls last on this model. A few years later, this design has been changed - instead of chrome-plated, they installed solid steel chemichally treated balls. Did not help much. And finally, the miracle had occured - the company started the revolutionary trend - now they use the same boot-protected CV joints all others have been using for decades. Just don't forget that there still are airbags, seals, gaskets, multiple elctronic components not to mention engine, transmission, differential and so on and so forth...
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