leaks

[tuppz]

Help Reno VX owners,

I was recently told that I had a RF axle seal leak and T-case leak

800.00 bucks!! This seems a bit steep for about 80.00 bucks for parts.

Anywhere I can take it to other than the dealer?

T.

[nfpgasmask]

Hey,

Well, we can certainly take a look for you and give you our "professional" opinion. Do you know where the leak is coming from? Is it from the fill or drain bolt? Or maybe from the seal? When was the last time you had a trans service performed? Give us your details.

Where have you been? Is this the first time you are on the forum? We are always looking for new members to join us here in Reno. Maybe you would be interested in meeting up with the group sometime for lunch or dinner and we could take a look at your truck.

Bart

[tuppz]

Yo, This is my first time on the forum. I didnt event know it existed until I met

a VX owner in Sand City Ca. He gave me the scoop about the forum. He had a

2001 Firefox. A real beauty compared to my beater. Anyway I just took to it

Izuzu lithia where I always take it. I was told of the problem after an oil change

and coolant flush.

[nfpgasmask]

Welcome to the forum!!! You will find lots of useful info here as well as good company! Are you the one with the ski/board racks up top? I have seen a few silver VXes around town, one used to be parked all the time at the Men's Warehouse, and one in NW Reno I used to see a lot with ski gear up top.

Anyway, the trans/xfer case service is important. Have you ever had a full trans service done? This would mean dropping the pan and changing out the filter and putting a new gasket in place, as well as draining and refilling all fluids. I have done mine twice, and its not hard, just a little messy and I would designate a full afternoon to get it done. A would imagine a shop would charge around $800 for this service because it does take some time. If you have never done this, I would imagine you may have some rotting around the gasket that could cause a leak, or possibly a bad fill/drain bolt.

Another thing to think about, is if you have had your fluid drained and filled, the shop may have not done it properly. The trans is easy to over/under fill if you do not do it right. Both scenrios can be bad for your trans. How is shifting gears? Clunky or ok?

Bart

[nfpgasmask]

So was it Bren who you met in California?

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=14133

Bart

[workmeistr]

It's about time you showed up, Tom.

Welcome to the forum and I envy you being in the good hands of the Reno VX crowd up there.

Good luck with your project. It does sound like something you can do yourself with some beer and guidance. Take care, Bren.