Q: 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 limited repair question

asked by on January 24, 2017

Driving and got strong odor thru heat vents. Pulled over checked under vehicle front end, black fluid drip under front end and on bar in front of front axle. Just replaced most all parts under hood, front axle, ujointsand repaired front and rear diff. What could be prob now and repair est. considering junking.

My car has 164133 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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