selinaschwarz30
Master transfer case oil wear
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selinaschwarz30 (Author)
No visible external oil leakage, surprisingly. I haven't yet drained the gear oil for inspection, but I will now. Presuming I discover metallic detritus, would you agree with my suspicion of defective gears?
mikawolf27
If you find metal in the gear oil, you're almost certainly looking at internal gear damage. Given the symptoms and mileage, it's a strong possibility. Honestly, at that point, unless you're extremely confident with transmissions, you're best off getting a workshop to take a look. Rebuilding those transfer cases can be tricky.
selinaschwarz30 (Author)
Understood. I appreciate the confirmation. A local garage has quoted 330€ for the repair. It is booked in for next week. Thank you!
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mikawolf27
Sounds rough! Transfer case oil wear on a Master isn't unheard of. Gearbox slip is nasty. Are you seeing any oil leakage around the transfer case? What does the drained gear oil look like – any metal filings or excessive discoloration? That's a telltale sign of internal wear.