Leaky transfer case

[Jeepology]

I have a leak from the seal where the output shaft exits the xfer case.....I run a SYE

I have changed seals and still no joy.....

Any ideas.....

[Brisey]

Sounds to me like the shaft is worn where the seal sits on it.

Cheers

Bri

[rodxj]

Originally Posted by Jeepology

I have a leak from the seal where the output shaft exits the xfer case.....I run a SYE

I have changed seals and still no joy.....

Any ideas.....

Whip the tailshaft out and use emery cloth (fabric type sandpaper) to clean up the slip yoke. Don't sand length ways, wrap the cloth around the yoke (like gripping a stubbie cap) and clean that way.
Rod
Don't forget to use locktite blue on the uni cap bolts as those suckers can work their way out after being removed and replaced a couple of times

[Jeepology]

Cheers....will give that a try

Dont think the shaft is worn - it's hardly even a year old

[rodxj]

Originally Posted by Jeepology

I have a leak from the seal where the output shaft exits the xfer case.....I run a SYE

I have changed seals and still no joy.....

Any ideas.....

Hang on! the SYE wasn't in the first post, are you trying to confuse me....... In that case, cancel the stuff about the uni cap bolts.........but use a smidge of grease on the seal before you put it back together.

[Brisey]

Originally Posted by Jeepology

Cheers....will give that a try

Dont think the shaft is worn - it's hardly even a year old

If a bit of mud or dirt works it's way in around the seal it will wear away the shaft. I had the same problem with a mini drive shafts many years ago, the shafts were cleaned up like RodXJ said & new seals fixed it.

Cheers

Bri

[josh9465]

i have the same problem with the seal from my SYE. i suspect the ppl that installed it forgot to put grease on the seal. i do remember seeing some worn rubber coming out from the seal after it was installed.