T-case seeping
#1
T-case seeping
I recently had my fluids changed at a local indie shop and now I have drips on my driveway. I have isolated this issue to the fill plug on my transfer case. What I don't know is whether they just made a mess, or if the plug is under tightened. I took a pic. Thoughts?
Last edited by houm_wa; 08-27-2023 at 10:29 AM.
#2
#3
LR did not make or design the case, thank Magna instead. Horrible design all the way around, such as having to complete take it apart to replace seals versus easy exterior access. As mentioned, it could be stripped out. I sure hope not. I would say take it back but unless you are standing next to them when they check the torque they will just do their best to deny the issue, somehow make it stop leaking (temporarily) and say nothing was wrong, or just say it was not torqued enough and you are good to go. Then on the trail the dang plug will pop out or start leaking worse. If you wait too long, they will say it was fine when it left and it must have been you messing with it. But the best scenario is that it is in fact not torqued enough or needs a new copper crush washer.
#6
But yeah, its something that can get drilled out and tapped. Just make sure to pour fluid through it with the drain open after drilling to get out any filings
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houm_wa (08-27-2023)
#7
I managed to get a half-turn or so on it and cleaned stuff up ..since then no more drips. So fingers crossed it was the scenario in which they hadn't tightened it enough. Much appreciated to the board!
One observation, it took some torque....I mean it felt pretty loose at first but by the time I was done it was in there good and tight...probably more than the low torque spec I found, but I'd think that being able to torque it down that tight likely means it was just loose and that the threads are not stripped.
Next worry: Did I lose sufficient fluid such that I should be concerned?
One observation, it took some torque....I mean it felt pretty loose at first but by the time I was done it was in there good and tight...probably more than the low torque spec I found, but I'd think that being able to torque it down that tight likely means it was just loose and that the threads are not stripped.
Next worry: Did I lose sufficient fluid such that I should be concerned?
Last edited by houm_wa; 08-28-2023 at 11:39 AM.
#10
You sure it's a steel plug? I just bought one (from the dealer no less) and it sure looks aluminum to me! Could they have changed it in all these years?