[Mugwui]

Mugwui wrote:

So I've put the new transfer case in...and ...walla...it works.
No more jumping out of hi range 4wd. I haven't had it under load yet, so I'm not sure if it's made any difference to the diff or not.
I'll post up my findings after my next day out.

Now that I have put the new transfer case in, the hand brake light is stuck on, is this related to the wiring in thr t/case.if so whats the fix, if not have I knocked something while playing under the car?

[gravity_powered]

Pretty sure the handbrake light switch is mounted to the lever inside the cabin. You might have to take the center console off and check the wiring and switch.

[Mugwui]

gravity_powered wrote:

Pretty sure the handbrake light switch is mounted to the lever inside the cabin. You might have to take the center console off and check the wiring and switch.

Now that you mention it, that makes sence. Thanks.

[gravity_powered]

Got myself another transfer case today

from a written off 2004 model with 5000kms on the clock.

Will put it in on the weekend. If it doesn't fix the problem I'll be throwing one God-almighty tantrum......

[Mugwui]

Good luck with that, let us know how you go!!!!
A 2004 should be fine, it will fix the problem for sure, but they are a real pain in the arse to get out... you will need a couple of very long rachet extentions and a swivel adaptor to get to the top two bolts, and take the t/case shifters out before you start, it makes thing so much easier.
If you need any tips, just let me know.

[gravity_powered]

Yes those top two bolts suck arse!, they added an extra hour of pissing around to the job. I didn't have a socket/extension combo that worked (Long sockets) I had to do them with a ring spanner through the gearshift hole, had to remove the gearshift extension as well. P.I.T.A!

I did it at home on ramps, could have waited another week and used a friends hoist but I'm impatient. Would have made lifting the t-case in and out a bit easier but getting those goddamn bolts out take the most time.

This is the second time I've pulled the T-case out so nothing was a surprise for me, except the exhaust flange bolts being frozen this time. I've Taken the whole gearbox and transfer out before to do the clutch and it is just as hard, you need about a metre of extensions to get some of the bolts out of the bellhousing and surprise surprise the top two bolts are damn near impossible

Lots of metal flakes in the oil this time....I've been putting up with it clunking and grinding for a long time

I just have to put the shifters and the trim back in the morning and it'll be good to go, got too dark and cold to get it finished today (plus the trouble and strife had the shits on cause she'd been stuck with the baby all day).

We'll see how it goes tomorrow when I get another trailer load of rocks from the paddock at the in-laws place. I barely made it out last weekend it was slipping that badly.

P.S: Suck shit Collingwood

[atari4x4]

So you'll be right for Beachport then?

[gravity_powered]

VICTORY!!!!!

15km of dirt roads this morning, didn't jump out of 4H once (used to do it about every 300m). In the paddock at the in-laws this arvo sliding sideways across the hill with all four wheels spinning and no crunching, banging or grinding noises coming from underneath like last weekend.

Why didn't I change the damn thing two years ago

Now I need new tires, bald Toyo's don't grip wet grass very well. They'll be perfect for the dunes at Robe in a couple of weeks though

[steak_knife]

Good work son!!!!

[Mugwui]

Nice work!!!!

[gravity_powered]

Thankyou to steknig and Mugwui for all your help!

Oh and guess what Mugwui.....My handbrake light is stuck on

[Mugwui]

If you get a chance to fix the handbrake light, let me know how you fixed it.
I haven't had time to fix mine yet so I don't know if it's just a loose wire or something more complicated.
Glad to hear everything is working well.

[steak_knife]

gravity_powered wrote:

Thankyou to steknig and Mugwui for all your help!

Oh and guess what Mugwui.....My handbrake light is stuck on

[steak_knife]

Mugwui wrote:

If you get a chance to fix the handbrake light, let me know how you fixed it.
I haven't had time to fix mine yet so I don't know if it's just a loose wire or something more complicated.
Glad to hear everything is working well.

You will have squished the wire, it trigger`s earth, squish it, go`s earth, light on..

[gravity_powered]

Hmmmm, Yes. I noticed that wire that was trying it's hardest to get caught under the gearshift boot flange, I thought I had beaten it.

[steak_knife]

How long have you had that signature???

[gravity_powered]

steknig wrote:

How long have you had that signature???

Since I got the bill for my diamond encrusted solid gold universal joint from the mechanic (the one without a grease nipple):roll:

How the hell have you got that many posts since may?

[atari4x4]

gravity_powered wrote:

steknig wrote:

How long have you had that signature???

Since I got the bill for my diamond encrusted solid gold universal joint from the mechanic (the one without a grease nipple):roll:

How the hell have you got that many posts since may?

quantity not quality

[steak_knife]

atari4x4 wrote:

gravity_powered wrote:

steknig wrote:

How long have you had that signature???

Since I got the bill for my diamond encrusted solid gold universal joint from the mechanic (the one without a grease nipple):roll:

How the hell have you got that many posts since may?

quantity not quality

I`m catch`n ya atari !! your just pissed cause I got valve caps & won`t sell em to ya!!

[gravity_powered]

gravity_powered wrote:

(the one without a grease nipple)

The uni-joint, not the mechanic......

[steak_knife]

gravity_powered wrote:

gravity_powered wrote:

(the one without a grease nipple)

The uni-joint, not the mechanic......

My nipple rings are titanium, Glad you finely fix this thing....

[crewzincool]

Sorry to bring a old topic back..but can this new gear be replaced without taking the transfercase out?

[Mugwui]

crewzincool wrote:

Sorry to bring a old topic back..but can this new gear be replaced without taking the transfercase out?

No, you have to take the transfer out.
It will cost you about $400 -$500 for new gears and anywhere between $150 - $350 fro a second hand transfer case. Just replace the whole thing, it much cheaper and easier.
Just make sure you buy a transfer from a 2000 model to 2004.

[steak_knife]

Mugwui wrote:

crewzincool wrote:

Sorry to bring a old topic back..but can this new gear be replaced without taking the transfercase out?

No, you have to take the transfer out.
It will cost you about $400 -$500 for new gears and anywhere between $150 - $350 fro a second hand transfer case. Just replace the whole thing, it much cheaper and easier.
Just make sure you buy a transfer from a 2000 model to 2004.

Sorry mate but your wrong!!

Can be done in car but it's easier out.

Should of been mentioned earlier in this thread.

[Mugwui]

Yes, it should have,.... But now I have learnt something new too

[crewzincool]

Mugwui wrote:

crewzincool wrote:

Sorry to bring a old topic back..but can this new gear be replaced without taking the transfercase out?

No, you have to take the transfer out.
It will cost you about $400 -$500 for new gears and anywhere between $150 - $350 fro a second hand transfer case. Just replace the whole thing, it much cheaper and easier.
Just make sure you buy a transfer from a 2000 model to 2004.

ok.. cool thanks! are you sure from 2000 up is ok.. there is something in this thread about them being fixed in 2002 i have 1998 with the 2.0 4 cylinder its jumping out under load

[Mugwui]

mine is a 99 V6 and it was doing the same thing. I bought a 2000 T/C and now it is fine, but the later the better. If you can find one thats 2002 + you are better off.

[aaronstevens]

Did we end up with a solution to this problem fellas ? I've got this problem now , and don't know what to do ahah

[Joe]

aaronstevens wrote:

Did we end up with a solution to this problem fellas ? I've got this problem now , and don't know what to do ahah

Just buy a later model transfercase and swap it over its cheaper then buying the parts to fix the one you've got

[atari4x4]

did you even read the thread...