Newb, needs adivce on T-case... 96 Disco
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7th Gear
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So, If I'm going to do this job properly should I cut my own gasket out of gasket material or should I use RTV silicone? It appears someone used RTV on the last seal job and well, it leaks. Whats an appropriate material to cut a gasket out of for this application?
Rock Crawling
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For $1500, you'd make more money selling the ARB bumper, selling off parts and selling the body to a recycler.
But you're seriously probably only a weekend away of fixing your problems man! Don't throw in the towel too soon! It looks like a great truck with decent miles.
The transfer case seal can be done with basic tools and zero experience (I did it). Just use some RTV grey/black and it should take no more than 4h; total materials is less than $50. The pulling to the side while you brake is probably just brake lines. Stainless brake lines can be had from AB for $110 and you can just take them to an independent shop if you don't want to deal with bleeding your lines. Worst case scenario for brakes is new rotors/disks/pads/calipers/lines and install is $1800. That's the road I took and I've now got reliable braking, and should last at least another 100k.
Take a look around here, specifically the tech section, before you really throw in the towel.
But you're seriously probably only a weekend away of fixing your problems man! Don't throw in the towel too soon! It looks like a great truck with decent miles.
The transfer case seal can be done with basic tools and zero experience (I did it). Just use some RTV grey/black and it should take no more than 4h; total materials is less than $50. The pulling to the side while you brake is probably just brake lines. Stainless brake lines can be had from AB for $110 and you can just take them to an independent shop if you don't want to deal with bleeding your lines. Worst case scenario for brakes is new rotors/disks/pads/calipers/lines and install is $1800. That's the road I took and I've now got reliable braking, and should last at least another 100k.
Take a look around here, specifically the tech section, before you really throw in the towel.
Rock Crawling
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Bunnell FL
Well, I'm new to Rovers and I bought my first one a week ago, a 96 disco for a winter car as an alternative to my Vanagon. I think I might have gotten more of a fixer upper than I was planning for. I'm debating whether or not its worth my time to fix up, or just to let it go.
IMAG0959 by Andr:ew, on Flickr
My biggest problem or concern (there are many) is the transfer case leak. I read in this forum to use white shepherd, I put in a proportional amount and drove for an hour. Still leaks badly. Should I have put in the whole bottle? Should I have driven for 2 hours instead of 1? I think the leak is coming from above the door, where the prop shaft housing is, or the main gear box attaches. Has any shade tree mechanic attempted this job around here? Any tips not found in the Rave procedures? Or should I just try the white shepherd a second time before diving in...
If I missed an applicable thread please point me in the right direction, any advice is appreciated. Thank you.
IMAG0959 by Andr:ew, on Flickr
My biggest problem or concern (there are many) is the transfer case leak. I read in this forum to use white shepherd, I put in a proportional amount and drove for an hour. Still leaks badly. Should I have put in the whole bottle? Should I have driven for 2 hours instead of 1? I think the leak is coming from above the door, where the prop shaft housing is, or the main gear box attaches. Has any shade tree mechanic attempted this job around here? Any tips not found in the Rave procedures? Or should I just try the white shepherd a second time before diving in...
If I missed an applicable thread please point me in the right direction, any advice is appreciated. Thank you.
Rock Crawling
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: NE-Illinois
I had a lead on a rover for a week or two before I actually pulled the trigger, but I try to research ANY vehicle before I invest, the forum here has been extremely helpful before and after I purchased my truck.
I used Black RTV when I did my t-case cover though I noticed afterwards they have one made for gear-oil and not just engine oil, its bout 10-12 bolts if I remember right, just clean up the old w/ a die grinder, or some fine steel wool(carefully) and it'll be good as new.
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