Speedo Cable Leak @ Transfer Case HELP
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Speedo Cable Leak @ Transfer Case HELP
I replaced my damaged speedo cable. It didn't come with a replacement o-ring so I used the old one. Noticed random oil spots on the driveway and it was from the cable. Pulled it back out and the o-ring was cracked. Purchased replacement o-ring on Ebay and swapped it out. Drove it again and still oil is dripping from cable. Not a lot, just a random drop here and there. I searched this forum and the last post said to check the T-case breather valve. I pulled the cap, stuck a zip tie inside and it seemed clear so I reinstalled the breather cap & spring assembly. Drove it again and still has oil running down the cable. Someone mentioned putting RTV sealant on the cable before inserting it into the transfer case but I am not sure of this or exactly what/how to do.
Anyone else have this issue or a proper fix besides RTV sealant or is that the best solution? Thanks for your help!
Anyone else have this issue or a proper fix besides RTV sealant or is that the best solution? Thanks for your help!
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I had the same problem and it was driving me crazy. Brand new cable from Dennis Carpenter. Turned out it was leaking were the cable is crimped to the assembly. I put RTV in that area and it fixed the problem.
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damn, that’s a good point may not be an issue with the seal after all. I’ll check and add some rtv at the crimp
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Is it safe to pull out the cable, pull off the breather cap and hit the breather hole with compressed air to ensure it’s not clogged?
or on second thought, maybe I should compressed air in the breather hole with the speedo cable in and see where it’s leaking from
or on second thought, maybe I should compressed air in the breather hole with the speedo cable in and see where it’s leaking from
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I put low pressure air into breather hole. Fluid leaked out of the crimp on the Speedo cable like c391d said. I went around the crimp and put some rtv sealant. Is that all or should I pack it on there heavy? I just filled the crack and where the crimp was and made it look clean?
