Been trying to figure this out for a while. Here is the story.
Transfer Case 1 (242)
My first transfer case has leaked out what I believe is the front output seal. That being said, I have replaced the seal with 2 after market seals, both which continued to allow fluid to leak out and spray the underside of my WJ. I then replaced it with a Mopar seal which also started to leak.
Transfer Case 2 (242)
At this point I gave up on that case, got another with 140k miles and a warranty. I mounted this one up, drove it and it had the same issue. With or without a front drive shaft in. HOWEVER. I did try to un-plug the breather tube. This actually significantly slowed the leak... I then replaced the front seal with another mopar, only to have it to continue leaking. Thought the case could have been building pressure, thus purging the fluild out on the highway.
I now am starting to think the shift selector on the case could be the culprit, but honestly at this point I have no idea. I have tried two different yokes, one used and one brand new, also two cases and it still leaks in the same place.... The jeep is noisier in 4x4 full time, but I figured this was normal due to more moving parts.
I would appreciate any type of input, Thanks! Photos are taken after I wiped it down with a rag. Will post wet photos after work tomorrow.
Transfer Case 1 (242)
My first transfer case has leaked out what I believe is the front output seal. That being said, I have replaced the seal with 2 after market seals, both which continued to allow fluid to leak out and spray the underside of my WJ. I then replaced it with a Mopar seal which also started to leak.
Transfer Case 2 (242)
At this point I gave up on that case, got another with 140k miles and a warranty. I mounted this one up, drove it and it had the same issue. With or without a front drive shaft in. HOWEVER. I did try to un-plug the breather tube. This actually significantly slowed the leak... I then replaced the front seal with another mopar, only to have it to continue leaking. Thought the case could have been building pressure, thus purging the fluild out on the highway.
I now am starting to think the shift selector on the case could be the culprit, but honestly at this point I have no idea. I have tried two different yokes, one used and one brand new, also two cases and it still leaks in the same place.... The jeep is noisier in 4x4 full time, but I figured this was normal due to more moving parts.
I would appreciate any type of input, Thanks! Photos are taken after I wiped it down with a rag. Will post wet photos after work tomorrow.