One more Ferret Gear-Box/Transfer-Case question.....

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Originally Posted by Chris Preston

Hi Richard,

Thanks for the reply. We didn't renew the oil seals and I'm unable to answer on their condition (of the oil seals on the output flanges), or wear grooves on the seal paths, as we were working on replacing the transmission brake bands and a broken bus-bar spring. The breather holes on the top of the dip-stick were cleaned out by me, but I'll check again to make sure they're not fouled.

Our mechanic did mention that the next time we pull the unit we may have to replace the bearings, but in the meantime - which is the correct "snake-oil" to use as a short-term fix?

Cheers,

Chris

Any mechanic will agree with Richard on this one. The time to have done the seals was when it was sitting on the bench, or on the stack of pallets. It would only have been a matter of a couple hours, and could have been considered preventative maintenance.

Now you have to find someone who doesn't mind working hunched over and curled up while changing those seals. The ones going forward won't be so bad, as you can pull the side doors and actually semi sit/kneel while working on them. But the ones going to the back........

Save the snake oil for the snakes. In my experience it can lead to more problems than it cures.