My first two issues have developed!

[glocktogo]

Well the mirror held all day today, so I’ll probably just put the leak on the service ticket Wednesday.

 

[glocktogo]

OK the verdict is in, it’s the driver’s side axle seal on the transfer case. Service advisor said 4 days out on the parts, so probably mid next week to get it back. In the interim they put me in a Silverado Custom 4x4 with the 2.7L “TurboMax” 4 cylinder loaner truck. Not exactly the lap of luxury but at least I can tow my boat to the lake this weekend!

 

[HighTechPauper]

Is that where the front drive shaft mates up to the transfer case? I just can't figure out where an "axle" would be on the transfer case, and I wonder why the fluid wasn't red? Front diff I could see, that would be gear lube, and it would of course have the 2 CV axle shafts.

 

[AXE]

Is that where the front drive shaft mates up to the transfer case? I just can't figure out where an "axle" would be on the transfer case, and I wonder why the fluid wasn't red? Front diff I could see, that would be gear lube, and it would of course have the 2 CV axle shafts.

Probably axle seal on gear box. Its probably gear oil. That's why it had the yellowish gold color.

 

[glocktogo]

Probablu axle seal on gear box. Its probably gear oil. That's why it had the yellowish gold color.

Yep, that’s it!

 

[ZR2NYC]

OK the verdict is in, it’s the driver’s side axle seal on the transfer case. Service advisor said 4 days out on the parts, so probably mid next week to get it back. In the interim they put me in a Silverado Custom 4x4 with the 2.7L “TurboMax” 4 cylinder loaner truck. Not exactly the lap of luxury but at least I can tow my boat to the lake this weekend!

that sucks...how many miles??

 

[glocktogo]

that sucks...how many miles??

Right at 1,500 miles.

 

[CanZr2]

OK the verdict is in, it’s the driver’s side axle seal on the transfer case. Service advisor said 4 days out on the parts, so probably mid next week to get it back. In the interim they put me in a Silverado Custom 4x4 with the 2.7L “TurboMax” 4 cylinder loaner truck. Not exactly the lap of luxury but at least I can tow my boat to the lake this weekend!

Make sure they check your axle if it is scored from the bad seal. A new seal wont last long if thats the case

 

[glocktogo]

Thanks, will do!

 

[glocktogo]

Well I got it back and it seems to be fine. They replaced the axle seal and some associated hardware with new parts. The truck was dirty when I went to pick it up because it sat in the lot while they were waiting for parts, so the service manager gave me credit equal to a wash on my account. Overall I think they did me right. That’s about it for now!