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Old Jun 23, 2017 | 05:17 PM
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Wondering if it be wise to do the seal that is leaking or redo whole transfer case?
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Old Jun 23, 2017 | 08:15 PM
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Input or output seal? Any reason you'd consider rebuilding the Tcase?

If its just the output seal leaking, a no brainer. replace it.
Use a new Mopar seal and a new Mopar slinger too.

Hey that reminds me of an old thread of mine where i need to post a follow up.
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Old Jun 23, 2017 | 08:33 PM
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Between the transmission and transfer case. Also with other things I've had experience with, I end up replacing one new part to having to replace other corresponding parts/seals.
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If its the front input seal, then thats gonna be a semi major project at best.
The Tcase has to be pulled. It also could be the tranny seal leaking.

If you're gonna have a shop do the work and have the money or DIY, thats a good time to freshen up the Tcase.
I had a shop rebuild mine when i had my differential rebuilt.
The reason i did the Tcase rebuild was it had 290,000 miles on it.
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Yes I would like to DIY. Would rather spend more into parts than pay labour. With freshening up tcase, I assume I can buy a kit?
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Old Jun 24, 2017 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by rhinoedbeast
Yes I would like to DIY. Would rather spend more into parts than pay labour. With freshening up tcase, I assume I can buy a kit?
Geez, just put a seal in whatever needs it....
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 03:54 AM
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Thanks for the help I will just do more endless searching and keep adding fluid
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Geez, just put a seal in whatever needs it....
Yep. No man should ever take a chance on selectile dysfunction.
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 06:09 AM
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I know if one seal is leaking it's a matter of time before the next. If I have to drop it, may as well do anything I can. I diagnose my jeep myself, fix it myself. It's not my toy, it's my work vehicle and my baby. And for the record I'm a woman.
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by rhinoedbeast
I know if one seal is leaking it's a matter of time before the next. If I have to drop it, may as well do anything I can. I diagnose my jeep myself, fix it myself. It's not my toy, it's my work vehicle and my baby. And for the record I'm a woman.
Understood, and I was just having a little fun. That said, rebuild it then and remember to install new range fork pads to help with smooth shifts.
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 06:26 AM
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Cruisers response is good for door seals. Discouraged me a bit
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by rhinoedbeast
Cruisers response is good for door seals. Discouraged me a bit
Understood. It's your transfer case so if it brings you ease to rebuild it, rebuild it.
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 06:46 AM
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Yes. Thank you for telling me about the range fork pads.
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 06:47 AM
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And thank you moparado
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Originally Posted by rhinoedbeast
Yes. Thank you for telling me about the range fork pads.
You're quite welcome. Let us know how it goes.
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