Transfer case is shot Topic is solved

Post by **Fiodor** » 22 Mar 2019, 18:14

Hello guys, my mechanic was going to replace the angle gear sleeve when he diagnosed my transfer case as dead, no oil left so the gears are destroyed.
How should I proceed?
should I rebuild it? Buy a good used one? Is there another option?
I'm kinda depressed since I don't have a lot of money and this seems to be one of the most expensive parts to fail on this car.

Thanks for your help

Car : V70 2.0 226hp AWD 1997 Italian model

Post by **FlyingVolvo** » 22 Mar 2019, 20:58

You can remove the main drive shaft, and there is a chance it will stop any noise/vibration. You can leave it like that. Also, there is the option to completely remove the drive shaft AND the transfer case (angle gear). I did this on my car years ago. The issue is that you need to create a system to hold the angle gear sleeve in place, so it doesn't leak fluid. For years I used two worm gear hose clamps linked together and tightened on the passenger's CV axle and pushed up against the angle gear sleeve to keep it in. Recently, a mechanic created a 3D printed model then had a machine shop create a holder for the angle gear sleeve.

Or like you said, you can have the case replaced, but it's not a great system, and expensive to fix. Likely other parts will eventually fail.

Bonne chance!

: Angle gear sleeve machined retainer

Post by **Fiodor** » 24 Mar 2019, 06:13

I think I'm going to try and replace it, the question is : good used one or rebuild mine?

Post by **Antoine240bk** » 24 Mar 2019, 07:27

Have you tried Bildelsbasen in Sweden? A good used one could be the option for this mileage car. Though the shipping cost aren't cheap.

https://en.bildelsbasen.se/?link=list&s ... =125103103

Post by **Fiodor** » 24 Mar 2019, 14:34

Thanks for the link, I've sent them an email regarding the shipping costs.

Post by **Fiodor** » 26 Mar 2019, 12:15

Found a good used one for 180e + 120e shipping !

Post by **jvl** » 26 Mar 2019, 14:34

Wow! Congrats, Fiodor! I have been looking for a good used one for two years now. I accidentally bought the wrong one, my car is a 1999 but has 2000 specs, so a 1999 replacement didn't fit.

Where did you find yours? Thanks in advance and good luck on the install!

Post by **Fiodor** » 26 Mar 2019, 14:36

I bought it on bildelsbasen, had to call in Sweden to get a quote for the shipping and they then made an order for me.

Post by **Antoine240bk** » 27 Mar 2019, 06:03

Ah! Glad it worked with the shipping cost. I bought several things on there, always pleased.

Post by **cn90** » 27 Mar 2019, 07:25

Another option is to leave it alone (leave the sleeve and angle gear alone) and drive the car as FWD vehicle.