LittleHorse
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- Location
- Pryor, OK
- Vehicle Year
- 1990
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 2.9L
- Transmission
- Automatic
My '90 Bronco II 4WD has a pan with a damaged gasket surface. I have a pan from a 2WD - it's shallow without the clearance for the plastic filter extension. I also have a new filter from a 2WD without the plastic extension.
Is there any harm that could come from isntalling the 2WD filter and pan on a 4WD transmission? Obviously Ford did it for a reason, but if it's to keep the fluid cooler during heavy 4x4 use...I'm ok with winging it because this thing is never going to be more than a daily driver for me. If it's some drastic difference in the system that requires more fluid or it will burn up regardless of use...I guess I'm willing to entertain the idea of buying another pan and waiting til it shows up or til I find one.
Is there any harm that could come from isntalling the 2WD filter and pan on a 4WD transmission? Obviously Ford did it for a reason, but if it's to keep the fluid cooler during heavy 4x4 use...I'm ok with winging it because this thing is never going to be more than a daily driver for me. If it's some drastic difference in the system that requires more fluid or it will burn up regardless of use...I guess I'm willing to entertain the idea of buying another pan and waiting til it shows up or til I find one.