2002 Chevy Silverado Transfer Case leaking at seal

Tiny
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 101,000 MILES
In the last several days, the transfer case has developed a leak either at the seal between the two halves or around one of the bolts that hols the halves together. Two questions: is there a way to fix this by adding a liquid sealant to the transfer case, and second, about how much should this repair be at the Chevy dealer?
Friday, October 15th, 2010 AT 8:04 PM

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Tiny
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As far as a price, it is hard for me to tell because I don't know where the leak is coming from. It shouldn't take much more than 3 hours labor to remove replace a gasket and replace. As far as the parts, gaskets are cheap.

If you wipe everything off, can you tell where the leak is coming from?
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Friday, October 15th, 2010 AT 9:50 PM
Tiny
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Best I can tell its either leaking through the seal or from one of the bolt holes. Its not coming from a hole in the case itself, I'm sure of that.
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Friday, October 15th, 2010 AT 9:58 PM
Tiny
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Chances are a new gasket will fix it. As far as the additives, if they work, it is only a temporary fix.
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Friday, October 15th, 2010 AT 11:39 PM

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