transfer case seal leak

I got home from work mid last week to find the front drive shaft seal on the transfer case leaking, so booked it in to get fixed at the mechanics. After it was fixed and I was handing over the $175 fee, he told me it was caused from going through to much mud and it was a common problem, he then told me to try and go around mud puddles... After I stopped laughing at him he told me he will order another one ready for me. How common is this? I got to work tonight, looked at the radar to see 3 more days of rain = 200 kms of mud on the way home... I aint walking home....

which seal, front or back

I did my front seal on my Birdsville trip. I almost had to replace the flange (apx $300) but luckily I got away with a bit of wet and dry sanding and a new seal

best way to fix would be a bash plate

some good quality guards may help as a buffer between the splashing water and the drive shaft. you'll never stop the water geting past but you may be able to reduce it

nathan96 said:

which seal, front or back

I did my front seal on my Birdsville trip. I almost had to replace the flange (apx $300) but luckily I got away with a bit of wet and dry sanding and a new seal

best way to fix would be a bash plate

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Yep Nathan front seal, the mechanic said the flange was also a little rusty but he cleaned it up, yes a new flange is $285 plus fitting.

ashleylipus said:

some good quality guards may help as a buffer between the splashing water and the drive shaft. you'll never stop the water geting past but you may be able to reduce it

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Hi Ash, I ws thinking of something along those lines of guard or as Nathan said "Bash plate" (sounds tuffer). Just starting to search threads. If any one has any info or designs give me a yell.

TJM, Brown Davis , or home made

Shonky (not a member on here anymore) made some sick ones

Thanks Nathan, I was thinking of making my own (with the help from the fitters at work). We've had a bit of rain in the last 24hrs, roads are closed to trucks and 2wd vehicles, still 2 days until I can get out and play, I'm going to need a plate soon.

HAHA Ok well after the weekends weather i too have done my front seal! Dam it.

Well Lil_Menace maybe it is more common than I thought, just wish it was a cheap fix..

I'll let you know tomorrow night. Cars booked in for its service so i'm going to tell them to do that aswell. But i must say it was deep water and alot of it.

FYI - Shonky has a build on here with photos for inspiration

Yeah i would have done it myself but i thought it would be easyer to just get them to do it in the service, LOL well next time i will do it myself $130 bucks to install a $20 part! Next time hey.