Hey everyone.
After my car (2002 Jeep LIberty KJ - Limited 4x4) had been sitting for about a year, i started to fix it up, so I could start driving it again.
When I did take it for a few test drives, I would get noise / vibrations directly under the shift column. I posted a question here, and most people said to check the front drive shaft. the rubber boots looked fine on both ends, no cracks or tears.
I eventually took the car to a mechanic for state inspection, which they failed the car stating that it needed a new transfer case, and quoted me about $1300 to fix.
So I was tinkering with the car today...
1. I wanted to check the transfer case fluid..hoping that it was just low on fluid, or needed a change.... I TRIED to remove the fill plug first (which, I thank this board for stating to do that first.)
I couldnt get the fill plug out, and stripped the plug. I was able to break the drain plug loose with a little effort ( Luckily I did not drain anything.)... But now I have a stripped Fill Plug....
Any ideas on how to get the fill plug out?... I read that someone tack welded a hex wrench...but I do not have a welding machine, nor have access to one.... any other ideas?
2. because I had no success with the T-case fluid check. I removed the Front drive shaft, and took it for a test drive.... It drove great... no noise or vibrations..
So now, im wondering if there was anything wrong with the transfer case, or if all the noise/vibration was a result of the front drive shaft.
So my questions are.
3. If my transfer case was trash, would I still feel vibration / noise after removing the front drive shaft.... or does the vibration start at the t-case, and feel alot worse at the front of the drive shaft?
4.if I leave the front drive shaft out... What happens if someone accidentally tries to put it in 4wd ?... will it just not work? or will it break something transfer case or transmission?
I am trying to decide if I need to replace my T-case, or work on re-building the drive shaft.
Any thoughts, or suggestions would be appreciated!
Thank you
After my car (2002 Jeep LIberty KJ - Limited 4x4) had been sitting for about a year, i started to fix it up, so I could start driving it again.
When I did take it for a few test drives, I would get noise / vibrations directly under the shift column. I posted a question here, and most people said to check the front drive shaft. the rubber boots looked fine on both ends, no cracks or tears.
I eventually took the car to a mechanic for state inspection, which they failed the car stating that it needed a new transfer case, and quoted me about $1300 to fix.
So I was tinkering with the car today...
1. I wanted to check the transfer case fluid..hoping that it was just low on fluid, or needed a change.... I TRIED to remove the fill plug first (which, I thank this board for stating to do that first.)
I couldnt get the fill plug out, and stripped the plug. I was able to break the drain plug loose with a little effort ( Luckily I did not drain anything.)... But now I have a stripped Fill Plug....
Any ideas on how to get the fill plug out?... I read that someone tack welded a hex wrench...but I do not have a welding machine, nor have access to one.... any other ideas?
2. because I had no success with the T-case fluid check. I removed the Front drive shaft, and took it for a test drive.... It drove great... no noise or vibrations..
So now, im wondering if there was anything wrong with the transfer case, or if all the noise/vibration was a result of the front drive shaft.
So my questions are.
3. If my transfer case was trash, would I still feel vibration / noise after removing the front drive shaft.... or does the vibration start at the t-case, and feel alot worse at the front of the drive shaft?
4.if I leave the front drive shaft out... What happens if someone accidentally tries to put it in 4wd ?... will it just not work? or will it break something transfer case or transmission?
I am trying to decide if I need to replace my T-case, or work on re-building the drive shaft.
Any thoughts, or suggestions would be appreciated!
Thank you