Melted my transfer case.
Jul 19, 2010, 10:18 PM
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Melted my transfer case.
Ok, I searched, and didn't come up with much. I figured there would be more. My AMS downpipe melted a hole on my transfer case. I can't tell if it's just the bolt, or if there is damage to the TC housing itself.
Anyone else done a bonehead maneuver like this? ( or know of a "friend" that did?) How did you (or your "friend") remedy the situation? Can part of the TC housing be replaced?
I'm pretty pissed at myself right now.
-stuie
Anyone else done a bonehead maneuver like this? ( or know of a "friend" that did?) How did you (or your "friend") remedy the situation? Can part of the TC housing be replaced?
I'm pretty pissed at myself right now.
-stuie
Jul 19, 2010, 10:36 PM
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I'll whip out the camera in the morning. The DP is touching the TC, and there is fluid leaking from that point. I suppose vibration could have rubbed a hole, instead of melted, but regardless, there is a hole now. 
Jul 19, 2010, 10:36 PM
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how would you MELT a hole in your xfer case??? i really dont think the DP would get hot enough to melt anything of solid metal...pics of said part that was melted??
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Jul 19, 2010, 10:41 PM
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Should have specified, yes I have the 2005 with ACD. The downpipe USED to clear the TC. I have had it on for about 30,000 miles. I don't know what happened.
Jul 19, 2010, 11:11 PM
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I posted it already in my previous thread but you will have to replace the top cover and the gasket because you most likely melted it too. I would take it to a reputable shop and make sure everything is fine on the inside of the unit. If not then it might need to be re-shimmed or send it to Shep. Also, either wrap up your down pipe, get a new one to clear the ACD or use my way...hammer it like crazy.
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Jul 20, 2010, 07:59 AM
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I posted it already in my previous thread but you will have to replace the top cover and the gasket because you most likely melted it too. I would take it to a reputable shop and make sure everything is fine on the inside of the unit. If not then it might need to be re-shimmed or send it to Shep. Also, either wrap up your down pipe, get a new one to clear the ACD or use my way...hammer it like crazy.
Jul 20, 2010, 08:11 AM
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Maybe this is me just because i am to lazy to search this morning, but I have never heard of a downpipe burning through a T-case....
i am really confused on that one.
thanks for the pics
i am really confused on that one.
thanks for the pics
Jul 20, 2010, 08:25 AM
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There is no way a pipe melted or wore away a hole in a transfer case. This is just a coincidence that the leak is near the exhaust. Take off the downpipe and wipe down the area then look to see where the leak is coming from
