I have a hairline crack in my transfer case, that is leaking a good amount of fluid. Will putting jb weld on the area stop the leak?
Oct 19, 2018 at 10:38 AM
Hairline crack in transfer case
ALEX19899
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Good evening.
JB Weld may work temporarily but due to expansion and contraction, it will fall off.
My question is why did it crack? It may have run low in oil and overheated the case.
The proper repair would be to replace the transfer case with a good used unit to be sure it lasts.
Can you post a picture of the crack?
Roy
JB Weld may work temporarily but due to expansion and contraction, it will fall off.
My question is why did it crack? It may have run low in oil and overheated the case.
The proper repair would be to replace the transfer case with a good used unit to be sure it lasts.
Can you post a picture of the crack?
Roy
Oct 19, 2018 at 10:58 AM
I was turning the bolt the wrong way and it cracked. I do not right now but I will tomorrow.
Oct 19, 2018 at 11:10 AM
Here is the photo of the crack:
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Oct 19, 2018 at 4:25 PM
How far does the crack go? Difficult to see in the picture.
Roy
Roy
Oct 19, 2018 at 9:35 PM
Eh, about an inch.
Oct 19, 2018 at 10:28 PM
Try the JB weld. It should hold for about an inch crack.
You may need to replace it over time from it cracking off but it will save you the expense of replacing the trans-axle assembly.
Roy
You may need to replace it over time from it cracking off but it will save you the expense of replacing the trans-axle assembly.
Roy
Oct 19, 2018 at 10:31 PM
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