Thread: Transfer Case Oil Leak

Sorry, I cannot help you with your exact question...

While we are waiting for a response, are you aware that you may be lucky if it is only the O ring. On mine the housing had actually started to flog out and required a steel sleeve to be pushed in. This is a common problem on this transfer case. MR Automotive in Brisbane do an exchange transfer case with the steel sleeve. They swap over your transfer case internals.

For you I hope it is just the O ring. Best of luck.

Yep, common design problem. I had the bush fitted as a preventitive measure while MR Automotive were installing a new front TC housing with all the CDL components.

Thanks for the replies.

I hadn't heard about the hole chopping out - makes a fairly simple but time consuming repair a bit nasty. Here's hoping that it is just the O ring.

Originally Posted by Charlie

Thanks for the replies.

I hadn't heard about the hole chopping out - makes a fairly simple but time consuming repair a bit nasty. Here's hoping that it is just the O ring.

Charlie, even if it's just the o-ring, consider the bush modification. If you are holding onto the vehicle for a while it's worth it.

Have a look at this in relation to getting the TC on and off

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...r380-situ.html

You may want to drop the crossmember- remember to remove the fan and look at protecting the heater and radiator hoses.

When you come around to putting it back - look at the last bits of this

Using a V8 R380 in a Tdi

The actual o-rings are easy to do - remember to torque and stake the nut correctly.