djhampson
Member Since: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Brisbane
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Hi,
I have a 2006 v6 Petrol D3 with 254k + on the clock which has developed an oil leak from the front output seal.
My mechanic has recommended a TC rebuild but the cost ($2.5kAUD) is probably going to mean its cheaper to think about parting the car out which is probably only worh 5-7k now. I am also suspicious the AT and engine will require major work soon so time is running out for the car.
Mechanic (who i trust) has suggested the leak is possibly minor and could be tolerated so we are going to drive the car for a week and check the oil level in the TC.
As another option, has anyone had any experience with a "leak stop" oil for Transfer Cases they can recommend?
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 30th Jan 2018 1:22 am |
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Globetrotter448
Member Since: 21 Mar 2017
Location: Londonderry NSW
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It depends on how mechanical you are. There is a Transfer Case rebuild article on this site which makes it reasonably simple. Hardest job would be getting the Transfer Case out (hoist makes it easier)
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| 30th Jan 2018 1:30 am |
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djhampson
Member Since: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 7
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I'm not sure the rebuilding will be worth it tbh. I'm thinking more along the lines of cheap fix to get a few more months out of it.
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| 30th Jan 2018 1:51 am |
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Globetrotter448
Member Since: 21 Mar 2017
Location: Londonderry NSW
Posts: 1786
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There is a company in Tasmania and maybe UK that does a additive that "improves" the seals which may give a few months
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| 3rd Feb 2018 2:16 am |
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