IRS Leak? How-to?

[StangJason]

Is there a how-to for fixing the typical leak from the IRS chunk? If not could someone help me out by giving me the steps and parts I'll need to complete this fix...btw I plan to do this in my garage on jack stands because I have no lift.

 

[12secgt]

Not going to be fun on jackstands.

 

[StangJason]

Not going to be fun on jackstands.

Kind of what's been keeping me from it for all these months but I'm getting rather fed up with it. Maybe I can find someone local with a lift (that's trustworthy???) that's willing to do it and the IRS brace.

 

[StangJason]

I called a local Ford Dealership and they quoted me $350.74 to reseal (including fluids) my IRS cover.

 

[Willie2]

mine's leaking from there too! leaves drops all over the garage

 

[IronTerp]

Most fellas feel the "correct" way to fix the IRS cover leak is to remove the pumpkin from the IRS and do it off of the car. Not as easy, but this can certainly be done on jack stands. I'd recommend performing other IRS mods at the same time, ie: IRS bushings, differential bushings, etc.

 

[StangJason]

Most fellas feel the "correct" way to fix the IRS cover leak is to remove the pumpkin from the IRS and do it off of the car. Not as easy, but this can certainly be done on jack stands. I'd recommend performing other IRS mods at the same time, ie: IRS bushings, differential bushings, etc.

I'm on a tight budget so can any of the bushings be done for less than say $100 but preferably a lot less. I've got a new family member on the way so just getting the Cobra up to problem free condition is most important

btw I already have an IRS brace from Billetflow waiting to go on.

 

[Digital]

If you're on a tight budget tighten the bolts around the leak till they almost brake. That will hold it for a bit.

 

[tjs98gt]

mine leaks too and i just resealed it last year

 

[IronTerp]

I'm on a tight budget so can any of the bushings be done for less than say $100 but preferably a lot less. I've got a new family member on the way so just getting the Cobra up to problem free condition is most important

btw I already have an IRS brace from Billetflow waiting to go on.

Yes, the IRS bushings cost about $50. The labor is the issue here, so if you're doing it yourself, that's an option.

And, several folks have found that installation of an IRS brace and subsequent tightening the diff cover bolts has alleviated the leak. I put my brace on 4 years ago and get a drop on the garage floor about every 4 months whereas before it was pretty consistent.

 

[Jomo1994z71]

Definitely get the brace...

 

[Sharkster]

I just dropped the whole IRS the last time I did one. Did it right inside the IRS. If you do it make sure to get the Billetflow IRS brace on there. As long as your in there.
ITS not that hard of a deal to drop the IRS on jackstands

 

[StangJason]

The dealership did it fairly cheap cause they said I had some kind of warranty with a $100 deductable but of course they charged me $75 more for the brace installation. I still can't complain though because another Ford dealership wanted $355 to do it without the brace.