Just installed a SYE kit (which was really a LOT easier than directions let on and WAY better than a hack and tap) but when I filled with oil it only took about a qt and a half, not the 2+ its supposed to take. Any ideas on why?

 

By oil do you mean Dex/Merc III? Cause that's what's supposed to be in you Tcase.

 

off topic i know, but did you pull the transfer out when you did this SYE? i been meaning to do one but dont really wanna pull my transfer.

 

Yes I used tranny fluid although I'm not sure that's the ticket for a gearbox but that's what they say.
As for pulling the TC, I did not pull it. Directions said you should and that it would be a lot easier if you pull it. I can't disagree any more strongly. It was a piece a cake to do it in the Jeep. Took about 3.5 hours and that was going slow and easy. The parts are a lot lighter than the whole case too boot. I really think it would take more time pulling it and re installing it than it would to do the job.

 

HUH what SYE you buy? if i can do it on the jeep then i might go ahead and buy this bad boy.... when doing it this way any thing that could drop and you would be screwed?

edit: to answer the question if it is showing full then leave it be dont wanna blow any seals. shift the transfer around and then re check and top off.

 

2.5 pints not quarts...