Greg is exactly right, it's an awkward situation when it comes to measuring the fluid. In fact, it's likely that reason that the inspection includes a draining of the exisiting fluid. I suppose you could try to finagle a tool in the side hole or fill hole of the TC to guess the amount of fluid in the case, but it's not a safe method by which to truly gauge its contents.

Greg brought up a really good point; the TC holds 8 oz. of fluid when FULL! That means it doesn't take a lot of leaking to make it empty, and it's often easy to overlook.

I would def. recommend a T-case swap to some redline shockproof fluid, it should, at the very least, make it easier for you to diagnose future leaks.

Good luck everyone, and I received word earlier today from Brian of what I would consider "optimistic" news regarding his T-case. I'll let him give the story when he gets done with work.

Matt

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1993 Sandstone Gray Metallic VR-4 (1 of 56)
11.77@122
11.76@119

AWESOME NEWS!!!!!


They told me that they owe me a new transfer case!! All i have to do is show them the old one(cause i told the service manager that i had to remove it to get the car on the trailer) to get a serial number off of it and im good to go to get a new one!!! Im sure they want a core too but im not 100% sure on that.

Ill probably do that on friday on my day off, this was the dealership i worked at before so maybe that helped a bit.

Big thanks to Matt C. for encouraging me to do this, if it wasnt for him i probably would have brought one used and now im getting a brand spankin new one!! Hell Yeah!!

Ill let you's know on friday the situation. Thanks again matt!!

Brian

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1992 RT/TT Black.......lots of goodies.

Wow that's go to be a first most of the stories I've heard they won't do anything unless the t-case is on the car.
MRink if you worried you can put the car up on jack stands with the car level just pump some fluid in until it runs out. Most gear lube bottles can use lower unit fill pumps for boats.
But I would recommend drainning the fluid and filling with the synthetic of your choice.

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'94 vr4- Now with extra slowness

That's awesome, Brian. I'm glad things seem to be working out well. You should be certain that they T-case that they order is 25 spline. Trust me, I often hear cases of the wrong one ordered, so be sure to let them know the case is 25 spline...I hope everything in the deal continues as well as this part!

Matt

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1993 Sandstone Gray Metallic VR-4 (1 of 56)
11.77@122
11.76@119

That's great news Brian! Will they cover the tranny too if there is any damage?

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06 Blue EVO 9

i dont know but i think the tranny is fine, my output shaft splines are good too......

Brian

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1992 RT/TT Black.......lots of goodies.

As I mentioned to Brian, I'd be shocked if anything is damaged after this low speed lockup.

Matt

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1993 Sandstone Gray Metallic VR-4 (1 of 56)
11.77@122
11.76@119

You mean your tranny doesn't grind/shft notchy all of a suddon?

Ill just be happy with a brand new $1500 t-case, plus those guys at the dealerships know there shit, they will know if im lying or not..... believe me i seen it from working at one....

Brian

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1992 RT/TT Black.......lots of goodies.

Hey guys:

Can anyone clue me in on the recall? There was a letter or something? Sure like a copy if possible.

Maybe email me the letter?

Please advise. Think I'm a candidate...

Thanks,

SJ

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Racing is life. Everything else is just waiting.

http://umg.mn3s.org

http://ummo.boards.net

do a search on 3si thats how i found out about it.........

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1992 RT/TT Black.......lots of goodies.

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yeah i hear ya!!

Well i got the tranny ready to get pulled out (having a friend come over tommorrow to just help lower it out) im gonna make a box to ship it out to Phil at supercar and i talked to him already and he said about 2 weeks from start to finish.

Going to dodge dealer tommorrow to take care of the transfer case problem, so in 2 weeks or so the car should be back on the road with no grindin gears(im hoping like hell!!), 300m output shaft, and new transfer case.

Is an lsd(limited slip differental) worth it?? Gimmie some feedback guys what do you think?


OH YEAH.......and uncle benny....sell me those MR GEARS!!!!!

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1992 RT/TT Black.......lots of goodies.

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MR gears are only for 6-speeds. Unless you're considering getting a 6-speed, but then you'd need a 6-speed t-case because of the slight difference in gearing.

I talked to Matt M about an LSD when I got my car, and he claimed it helped a (very) little with getting better 60-foot times, but the truth is, the stock AWD diffs are tuff and don't usually break. (IMHO) for $1000 or whatever they cost, you spend your $$ on something else that will help with the 1/4 times. Like a CFDS or something in that nature.

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06 Blue EVO 9