Chevy 4x4 Trucks (Transfer Case)
04-20-2011 | 06:54 AM
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If you got to go into the case for repair and want true "4 wheel" drive replace the front differential with an auto locker. Second duramax I have had one installed in. No more of the tire with the least amount of traction being the only tire to pull when stuck. From the factory, at best you get "3 wheel drive". That hacks me, of course I haven't had the pin hole to get hacked over yet!
04-20-2011 | 02:59 PM
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04-20-2011 | 04:32 PM
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Hi guys, ive been lurking here for some time and finally decided to jump in.
I had a 2000 Silverado that developed the infamous hole in the transfer case at around 170K miles. I didn't want to replace the casing so this is what I did.
First, I cleaned the area with laquer thinner and sanded down so the aluminum was very clean.
Second, don't laugh, I used a generous amount of 3M 5200 sealant on the area and let it dry for 3 days before driving it.
I finally sold the truck almost 2 years ago. At the time I sold it the truck had 275K on it and it hadn't leaked a drop of fluid since.
I still see it from time to time around my home town.
I had a 2000 Silverado that developed the infamous hole in the transfer case at around 170K miles. I didn't want to replace the casing so this is what I did.
First, I cleaned the area with laquer thinner and sanded down so the aluminum was very clean.
Second, don't laugh, I used a generous amount of 3M 5200 sealant on the area and let it dry for 3 days before driving it.
I finally sold the truck almost 2 years ago. At the time I sold it the truck had 275K on it and it hadn't leaked a drop of fluid since.
I still see it from time to time around my home town.
04-20-2011 | 08:02 PM
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Hi guys, ive been lurking here for some time and finally decided to jump in.
I had a 2000 Silverado that developed the infamous hole in the transfer case at around 170K miles. I didn't want to replace the casing so this is what I did.
First, I cleaned the area with laquer thinner and sanded down so the aluminum was very clean.
Second, don't laugh, I used a generous amount of 3M 5200 sealant on the area and let it dry for 3 days before driving it.
I finally sold the truck almost 2 years ago. At the time I sold it the truck had 275K on it and it hadn't leaked a drop of fluid since.
I still see it from time to time around my home town.
I had a 2000 Silverado that developed the infamous hole in the transfer case at around 170K miles. I didn't want to replace the casing so this is what I did.
First, I cleaned the area with laquer thinner and sanded down so the aluminum was very clean.
Second, don't laugh, I used a generous amount of 3M 5200 sealant on the area and let it dry for 3 days before driving it.
I finally sold the truck almost 2 years ago. At the time I sold it the truck had 275K on it and it hadn't leaked a drop of fluid since.
I still see it from time to time around my home town.
Then, JB Weld should work fine but you have to do it from the inside to properly fix it.
It's awesome that 5200 worked for you but I don't think I'll go that route. It is a cool story to hear that you sold it running with 275 on it. These things are junk - all of them.
It's sad that you see as many TSB's and recalls on something that cost so much. I'll never buy another new pickup. Chevy lost me for good and I'm sure that they will never miss me or my little budget but none-the-less...
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