well after finding out that my transfer case has been running dry for at least 6k miles and leaks like crazy from between the 2 halves I'm looking at my options. for something around $350 i can get my np231 rebuilt or for 200 i can get a used np242 from a 99 wj so i was wondering what would be a better choice or if its even possible to use the wj transfer case on my 2001 xj?

This is the transfer case i'm looking at

http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/pts/2935912128.html

 

Keep looking. 231s are only like 100$. I would assume 242s also. And yours is easily fixable if it isn't toast.

 

In baltimore I would go for the 242. THe part time 4wd was great when I lived in Ky and I am sure it would be great in Maryland also.

But you can find them in JY's for a lot cheaper. Heck I bet you can find them on local forums with people parting out there stuff. 100 bucks sounds like the most I would try and pay for one.