Transfer case

2000 ISUZU RODEO
250,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CARTROUBLE101
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I took my vehicle in to change the oil they told me that the transfer case fill plug was stripped. why did they took it out in the first place? i do not know. anyway they put in a rubber one, will it be okay or will it pop out of place?
Nov 28, 2017 at 6:16 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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As long as it is a firm fit it should be okay. the transfer will have a breather so no internal pressure will build up to pop out the plug. you should be able to re thread the filler plug hole and fit a new plug, pending on access you should be able to do this in place.
Nov 28, 2017 at 8:42 PM
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