Chev Oil Leak

[rsaint]

Took my 04 chev in to check oil leak from transfer case. Called me and said there is a hole in it from the pump rubbing from the inside a common problem.
900 for a case and rebuild it 1800 plus labor or 2500 for rebuild installed. Common problem and user pay and no recalls up the butt again.

 

[Sledderglen]

Silicone plug the hole RIGHTSTUFF the best or Fix it right

 

[Summitric]

took my 04 chev in to check oil leak from transfer case. Called me and said there is a hole in it from the pump rubbing from the inside a common problem.
900 for a case and rebuild it 1800 plus labor or 2500 for rebuild installed. Common problem and user pay and no recalls up the butt again.

lotsa used transfer cases out there, and lotsa rebuilt units available too........ Also the cases can be welded/repaired and rebuilt in some cases. ........ 432 transfer case, right?

 

[rsaint]

lotsa used transfer cases out there, and lotsa rebuilt units available too........ Also the cases can be welded/repaired and rebuilt in some cases. ........ 432 transfer case, right?

Not sure just a 1/2 ton not much oil left and it was wining a bit. As far as used not many low kms and still want 1300 they will put a new installed for 2500.

 

[AkNomad]

This is something that was known by Chevy and they didn't prompt a recall on it?? One more reason why I won't buy anything from Government Motors (GM).

 

[Bnorth]

devcon alumimum putty, top it up with fluid and good to go.

 

[rsaint]

devcon alumimum putty, top it up with fluid and good to go.

Going to check in the morning and hope they do not have it out because it should be able to patch it.

 

[teeroy]

I've been reading about this transfer case problem for a few years, search it on youtube....there are a few videos that show exactly where and why this problem occurs. and it happens on almost every high mile GM transfer case....

 

[zal]

Don't use the putty if you're thinking of getting it welded up. Makes a real pain in the ass if you can't get all the putty off to weld. We have welded lots of transfer cases and trannys, so depending where its at, its a good option IMO.

 

[Summitric]

don't use the putty if you're thinking of getting it welded up. Makes a real pain in the ass if you can't get all the putty off to weld. We have welded lots of transfer cases and trannys, so depending where its at, its a good option imo.

yup, exactly.......if you're going to get it welded, i would still pull the transfer case and split it apart and inspect, and if no damage, then get the case welded up and replace the input and both output shaft seals while you're at it, then reinstall, refill, and you should be good to go.....

 

[teeroy]

Don't use the putty if you're thinking of getting it welded up. Makes a real pain in the ass if you can't get all the putty off to weld. We have welded lots of transfer cases and trannys, so depending where its at, its a good option IMO.

it is a cheap and easy fix to prevent it from happening if you are mechanically inclined, problem is that the rear half of the transfer case must be removed and gutted. it is an oil pump that floats on the output shaft, there are little clips that are supposed to prevent this from happening but they break and it's just a matter of time before it wears a pinhole through the housing. they do not leak while sitting or parked, only when moving. piss poor design, and never shows up until vehicle is well off of warranty. once apart, welding the hole is the best option for repair. you might be seeing mine in your shop one day Tim...lol.

 

[arff]

Remove and weld.We did lot's of the when I worked for GM.
Common problem and a good money maker on flat rate...(You didn't want to hear that)

 

[teeroy]

here is the fix...

 

[Beels]

here is the fix...

^ This ^

Like Teeroy said in his post before, you have to fix what caused the hole in the first place. Epoxy or otherwise sealing it up on the truck is a bandaid and won't last. Funny thing is, I had nearly 300K on my '01 2500 8.1L and never had it leak. My '06 is just shy of 200K and no problem yet, but some people see it sooner.

 

[Bogger]

This is something that was known by Chevy and they didn't prompt a recall on it?? One more reason why I won't buy anything from Government Motors (GM).

They are all the same..... Wifes Benz needed/needs about $10K worth of work that would be recall if we lived in the US, but the numbers in Canada aren't high enough to justify a recall here....same car, same model, same assembly plant, same problems but "I'm sorry sir your car has a produced for canada VIN and thefore does not qualify for the recall...

Cam-seal leak into wiring harness, MAFS, O2 sensors & CPU... repair seal and replace all electrical componants..

Coolant system design flaw allowed glycol to contaminate trans fluid.... replace rad and flush tranny x2...didn't work, car is drivable but the tranny is rough... new tranny $7500... with a little research we will be able to get a used with warranty installed for about $2000..

Friggin scammers

 

[funtimes]

When you split the t-case buy a case saver, the tin bracket where the pump runs in the case breaks and then causes the pump to contact the rear case half. I think they are about $65.00. It distributes the force of contact more evenly and not just on one location.

 

[zal]

For sure welding is a "quick fix." I would assume (Never assume) that fixing the cause of the problem is a requirment since it will all have to come apart. My thought is, its cheaper than a new one or rebuilt which will have the same problem.

 

[Pistonbroke]

And here's the vid on how to install that improved bracket dealie

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj5ZS8wOmNk[/media]

 

[rsaint]

Remove and weld.We did lot's of the when I worked for GM.
Common problem and a good money maker on flat rate...(You didn't want to hear that)

Ask them today if they would do that and i got the deer in the headlights look. No way was said. Pick it up tomorro and will get it welded or seal it for now. Also told them to keep or send back the $2100 transfercase i dont want it.

 

[Summitric]

Ask them today if they would do that and i got the deer in the headlights look. No way was said. Pick it up tomorro and will get it welded or seal it for now.

And thats because they've never heard of that option......... you should contact funtimes, here on the site, as he specializes in this repair. Jus' sayin'