Transfer Case?

[Art Garcia]

awhile back i noticed a small hole on the bottom

of which i believe is the transfer case, i happened

to be under my ST today and noticed it again. it almost

looks as if something tore a chunk off of it. its an

uneven whole no bigger than a quarter in width and

around it there is oil.



anyone know if thast supposed to be there?

 

[Don Pertz]

First thing you need to do is check and see if there is any fluid in it. Should be Mercon V Trans fluid if its the Transfer case. If no fluid don't drive it. 2 plugs, 1 high ,one low, pull top one and stick something in it to check for fluid. Should be no more than 3/8 inch below hole.



Picture would help.

 

[Art Garcia]

yeah i will get that picture up soon.

but when i mentioned awhile back, id say

its been about a year. and yes i do have

tranny oil, have never had a problem with my tranny.

just curious as to why there is a whole there which

look slike it shouldnt be there

 

[Don Pertz]

I have a standard transmission so I'm not sure about this, but, all other vehicles I have ever owned, the automatic transmission itself has nothing to do with the fluid in the transfer case. They are 2 different gearboxes. Unless Ford has made a radical change, you need to check the Transfer case if you think there is a hole in it.

 

[Don Pertz]

Look in projects at "Changing Transfer Case Fluid" and see if this is what you are talking about. If you run this without fluid you are looking at a very expensive fix.

 

[Brad Schultz 2]

I have to do it!!



:worthless:

 

[Johnny O]

Transmission calls for Mercon V ATF. The transfer case and manual transmission call for regular Mercon, although Mobil 1 ATF is okay for both applications.