How to find Transmission & Transfer Case Leaks

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Sep 8, 2024 | 03:25 PM
  #1  
I recently installed a Quaife LSD into the front transfer case and mounted it onto the transmission. I wanted to fill the T case and Transmission with fluid to see if there is any leaks.

I was wondering if I could fill up the Trans and the T case and spin them to see if it would leak, or would I need to take it for a drive.

My front subframe is currently out and I wanted to know if I could find a leak before installing everything else back on so I wouldnt have to remove everything else again if a leak is present.

Thanks
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Sep 8, 2024 | 07:49 PM
  #2  
if you use RTV on the small o-ring then it wont leak there. especially if you get a really thick o-ring too.
I also put RV on the big o-ring for LSD cover. TRE also uses RTV on the axle seals so I do also
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Sep 9, 2024 | 11:00 AM
  #3  
Thanks for the suggestion.

I also wanted to know if I could just fill up the t case + trans and spin them to see if it would leak.

Or is the only way to actually drive the car to see if it leaks or not. I would rather find out now with the subframe out than to find out when its all back together
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Sep 9, 2024 | 12:04 PM
  #4  
That wont do much good, but its good to keep things clean and dry and check the next day, especially for the ACD fittings if you have it
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