Hurts Taking One Like This

[89Suburban]

Oh, and the transfer case is hard. You can’t use a jack, you have to bench press it and it’s about 65-75 lbs I believe. To install it you’ll have to push it under there, then slide in on your back, maneuver it onto your chest and then bench it up until you can get one end resting on the cross member and then maneuver it into place. That might be the hardest part. If you don’t think you can do that, I suggest paying to have it done.

You would definitely kick my ass. I am not even 50 yet and no way i could do that. Not that I haven't done my share of that back in the day. And I'm talking the late '70s Dodge/Chevy truck T-cases, the AWD drive ones that were cast iron. At least a half dozen times. Spent a **** ton of time under cars and trucks. Can't take it anymore unless it is something simple and quick. God bless ya,

 

[YukonRog]

Either way, if that is rubbing the case, there is metal in there flying around and will only get worse because the fluid is *****.

Valid point. Looks like I'm looking for a Remanufactured TC now.

 

[YukonRog]

You would definitely kick my ass. I am not even 50 yet and no way i could do that. Not that I haven't done my share of that back in the day. And I'm talking the late '70s Dodge/Chevy truck T-cases, the AWD drive ones that were cast iron. At least a half dozen times. Spent a **** ton of time under cars and trucks. Can't take it anymore unless it is something simple and quick. God bless ya,

One of my sons lives nearby. If I can raise the vehicle high enough to get his monstrous but under it he could do it with one arm! He benched 500lbs once!

 

[Fless]

One of my sons lives nearby. If I can raise the vehicle high enough to get his monstrous but under it he could do it with one arm! He benched 500lbs once!

The NVG 246 weighs about 84 lbs empty. Yours sounds empty....

 

[Tonyrodz]

The NVG 246 weighs about 84 lbs empty. Yours sounds empty....

Could it be making noise because it's dry?

 

[YukonRog]

Could it be making noise because it's dry?

Not dry. Actually the fluid looks pretty good, no metal either. I expect they probably changed it when they did the transmission 7100 miles ago?

 

[YukonRog]

Could it be the actuator "searching"? It does stop after maybe 10-20 seconds. In whatever gear you put it in.

 

[YukonRog]

I got approximately 61 ounces out of it and zero metal.

 

[Fless]

Was the fluid blue? Those 246 cases take Auto-Trak II fluid, not ATF.

EDIT: if it wasn't blue fluid, check the badge on the TC to verify that it's the NVG 246.

 

[YukonRog]

Fluid looksmore green than blue. But I've been told I'm color blind by my wife.

 

[Fless]

Your TC noise sounds like chain slap to me.

 

[YukonRog]

Definitely green.... What's the NVG mean?

 

[Fless]

New Venture Gear. Can't remember if that's a prior name or one newer than New Process.

EDIT: New Venture is the new name.

 

[YukonRog]

Okay so is the green fluid correct then? Would I be better off buying a Remanufactured TC or having this one rebuilt? Any online recommendations?

 

[Fless]

I wouldn't use anything other than OE Auto-Trak II fluid. It takes only 2 quarts, and it's blue.

I had mine rebuilt locally and have no online recommendations. I can't even recommend the shop that did mine since they're out of business now. But I'd do local again if I found a shop that has been around doing these, and has a good warranty. I want labor included in the warranty.

 

[YukonRog]

I wouldn't use anything other than OE Auto-Trak II fluid. It takes only 2 quarts, and it's blue.

I had mine rebuilt locally and have no online recommendations. I can't even recommend the shop that did mine since they're out of business now. But I'd do local again if I found a shop that has been around doing these, and has a good warranty. I want labor included in the warranty.

I'll start searching around. I watched the video you attached and noticed the fluid in that one was green too. But, going forward I'll go with what is OEM recommended. Guess I won't really know what the cause of the noise is until it's out and torn apart. But again depends on whether or not this one goes back in or just gets swapped. I'd rather do cams in a Harley right now after seeing that video. LOL! But it's just foreign right now. Anything can be learned.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I'll start searching around. I watched the video you attached and noticed the fluid in that one was green too. But, going forward I'll go with what is OEM recommended. Guess I won't really know what the cause of the noise is until it's out and torn apart. But again depends on whether or not this one goes back in or just gets swapped. I'd rather do cams in a Harley right now after seeing that video. LOL! But it's just foreign right now. Anything can be learned.

I've read that rebuilding a transfer case isn't that difficult. I've never done one myself tho. From what I've seen there aren't many moving parts in one. When you do get one, make sure it has the upgraded parts. Not sure if your tc is one that gets the "rub through" situation.

 

[Fless]

I've read that rebuilding a transfer case isn't that difficult. I've never done one myself tho. From what I've seen there aren't many moving parts in one. When you do get one, make sure it has the upgraded parts. Not sure if your tc is one that gets the "rub through" situation.

It is a candidate for pump rub, and that should be protected by the upgraded part. Apparently it hasn't rubbed through since it appears no fluid was leaking from the outside of the case at the common pump rub site. He drained nearly a full 2 quarts. Richard talks about it in the video I posted.

 

[Bigkevschopshop]

When I bought my Escalade, the previous owner told me they had just had the transmission rebuilt (90 Day warranty) and if I had any problems to contact him. He also gave me the shop's contact info. I started having torque convertor shudder after a few days. I checked my fluid and coolant was leaking into the transmission. I'm guessing that killed the previous transmission and they didn't realize it. I called the rebuilder and they had disappeared. Fortunately, the guy I bought the Escalade from gave me $300 back.

I spent waaaay to much time and money on ATF flushing that transmission out. I did a few mods and was able to get another year out of the transmission before it burnt up. I knew I was on borrowed time, so I started collecting everything I needed to do a 4L80e swap.

You might want to compare your local rebuilder prices with Monster Transmissions and Mad Dog Transmissions.

Steer clear of Monster at all costs....

 

[Bigkevschopshop]

Look for a local driveline shop for rebuilding your T case...

Its not too terrible to rebuild them I had a NP205 many years back that I did bearings in and slapped it back in. But the chain cases like these new ones take a little work... Its all bolts etc, and probably snap rings if I had to hazard a guess.

Deff sounds like you got a bad Tcase...