transfer case cracked...How to FIX?

[250r/master3]

i have a crack in my transfer case right near the drain bolt plug...its no more then an inch long and not thick but it is leaking....do i have to replace the whole thing or can i just clean it out JB weld it or put gasket sealer on it?

 

[Turdle]

http://www.eclecticproducts.com/sealall.htm

It won't hurt anything to try this stuff--

I have seen it fix holes in gas tanks--

Drain the fluid--use a wire wheel on a drill to clean the area real good, then glob some over the leak. Then maybe stick a piece of duct tape over the Seal all.

I think you can get it at Wal-Mart for about $4.00

 

[kert0307]

Find a junk one, or glue it and see how long it lasts. I would try JB Weld on it...

 

[IZwack]

Yes yes -- some cold weld compound (JB Weld, etc..) would be my first move.

 

[dkcase]

A crack is like a wedge, it will continue to try to spread.

If possible, drill a small hole at the ends of the crack to relieve the stress. Then apply the JBWeld.

 

[Glacier991]

Excellent advice dkcase.

Should this fail, remember your 4405 case has its share of problems... mostly case related - you can rebuild it yourself with a modded and much superior case.