The Lucas product is an "Additive" ---not a actual replacement for the ATF. And yes-- you can buy it at Kragens, Pep Boys, etc.

Geoman
eurotek apg
925-335-2669

 

What would happen if I drove my RR with the front drive shaft out? I don't really need to, just a thought.

 

I have been doing a little research and it looks like the viscous coupling is a sealed part containing its own oil. If that is the case I dought changing the oil in the T-case would help.

The cheapsest (viscous coupling) one I can find is a used on from Carcannibal for $475. Geoman- Does that seem like a good price, the cheapest new ones were $899?

 

The viscous unit utilizes the t/case lube. To comment on that price for a used unit, I can save you some headache and labor time. I have a complete transfer case out of a RR Classic that I can sell for $450 (plus shipping).

This way--you just swap out the entire unit and don't have to open it up. Just put fresh lube in it.

AND--you have some spare parts from your existing one, if that's worth something to you in the future.

regards,
Geoman
Northern California
925-335-2669

www.eurotekapg.com

 

Good point Geoman. I will give you a call tomorrow to discuss further. As for shipping I think I am just down the street from you in Walnut Creek.

 

Ok, I am sure most you of reading this won't care but someone who is having a similar problem might, so here it goes:

I changed the T -case oil- that didn't work(old ATF it was pure black). So then I read on a UK website (I think it was rangie.com) that by rotating the front left tire with the right rear that this would even out the uneven wear on the tires and make the both axles spin at the same speed thus freeing up the viscous coupler. It was a sound theory but that didn't work.

I am down to two options:
1)replace the coupler ($689!!!! from some place in the UK, plus shipping)
2)replace the t-case with a used one ($450 form Geoman?? if I can get a hold of him)
* convert it to a 2wd and take out the front drive shaft...but that defeats the whole purpose of having a RR in the first place IMHO.
Both of the opetions look like a lot of work ands are defenatley a lot of money.

So in in the end I am wondering why a transfer case made in the US (Borgwarner) was not installed in any other vehicles. Or was it? Some cheap, crappy American car that can easily be found at every pick and pull lot from coast to coast.

 

A Team,

I'm back in town after retrieving a car from Colorado --and the long tow back to Northern California.

Give me a call at the numbers I left on your answering machine.

regards,
Geoman