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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 09:03 PM
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Default Noise trasfer case
I just purchased my first XJ and it has a noisy transfer case in 2wd in 4wd it is just plain loud. Needs some help.
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 02:11 AM
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It would help if we had more information.

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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 07:45 AM
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 08:22 AM
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Ever check the fluid level and condition?
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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Thanks everyone. 99 Sport 4.0 auto 231 case Dana 30 hp Chrysler rear. Found low on fluid so I will be changing it in morning.
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 09:43 PM
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Thanks everyone. 99 Sport 4.0 auto 231 case Dana 30 hp Chrysler rear. Found low on fluid so I will be changing it in morning.
Hmmmm. Imagine that.
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 06:54 AM
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This is what I'm thinking
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Low fluid. The question is, where did the fluid go? The transfercase doesn't consume fluid like an engine may use some oil between changes. Look for a leak and fix it.
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Low fluid. The question is, where did the fluid go? The transfercase doesn't consume fluid like an engine may use some oil between changes. Look for a leak and fix it.
Probably a defective seal, if there is noise the damage is already done.
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