I had it serviced in Feb. 2008, just crawled under and on the back of the transfer case one of the plugs is missing. Time to get pissed at the dealer.
What should I do now ????? Yes I'm pissed.
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| Author: | FrenchCamp49er [ Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:10 pm ] |
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About two weeks ago I started to hear a rattle sound, like a rock was stuck in something, only happens when moving, then today I was on a gravel road shifted into 4HI and something began to pop very loud when I accelerated, like it was not getting into gear. Any ideas? |
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| Author: | CD [ Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:35 pm ] |
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So did it get into gear or did you put it back in 2WD, dosen't sound good. |
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| Author: | FrenchCamp49er [ Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:51 pm ] |
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It went into 4HI just fine and would roll, but in I gave it the gas it started "popping", sound like a binding sound. |
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| Author: | jason thompson [ Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:10 pm ] |
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FrenchCamp49er wrote: It went into 4HI just fine and would roll, but in I gave it the gas it started "popping", sound like a binding sound.
could be a number of things but if it only does it in BOTH 4wd high and 4wd low then I would be looking at something on the front side ,T-case out is it a 231 or 242? do the front wheels get power? are you 100% sure you were not between 2wd and 4wd? are you 100% sure that you were not just getting good traction? when was the last time 4wd ,low and high, was used? when was the last time you changed the oil in the case? all this could help point to a bad problem or a minor issue |
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| Author: | FrenchCamp49er [ Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:19 pm ] |
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jason thompson wrote: FrenchCamp49er wrote: It went into 4HI just fine and would roll, but in I gave it the gas it started "popping", sound like a binding sound. could be a number of things but if it only does it in BOTH 4wd high and 4wd low then I would be looking at something on the front side ,T-case out is it a 231 or 242? do the front wheels get power? are you 100% sure you were not between 2wd and 4wd? are you 100% sure that you were not just getting good traction? when was the last time 4wd ,low and high, was used? when was the last time you changed the oil in the case? all this could help point to a bad problem or a minor issue Only tried in 4Hi Dont know if 231 or 242 Not sure if wheels got power, it sounded like something was going to fall off if I kept going Last time used was maybe 6 months ago had everything done 7,000 miles ago. |
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| Author: | FrenchCamp49er [ Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:27 pm ] |
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I had it serviced in Feb. 2008, just crawled under and on the back of the transfer case one of the plugs is missing. Time to get pissed at the dealer. What should I do now ????? Yes I'm pissed.
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| Author: | Xodius [ Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:35 pm ] |
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Sniper rifle with a good scope should do the trick. Seriously though, I would go back down to the dealer...although it might be difficult to prove that it was them. I am not sure but I would empty the fluids, put new in and seal it up. Try again and see what happens. That is just me though, I am NOT a mechanic and have no idea what I am talking about. Get more suggestions though and see what everyone else says. I would be pissed too. Hopefully it is nothing too serious. *edit Addition* TJKJ would be the one I would ask. He seems to have his stuff together...usually. He only takes it apart when doing some mod, lol. 
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:43 pm ] |
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FrenchCamp49er wrote: I had it serviced in Feb. 2008, just crawled under and on the back of the transfer case one of the plugs is missing. Time to get pissed at the dealer. The same thing happened to my dads SuperDuty,though my so called mother had here boyfriend take the fluid and the plug from his t-case(couldn't prove it though,long story).He drove like that for about 2 months and the noise kept getting louder,he though it was from the front diff,had everything checked and that's when they found the plug gone,they added fluid but the t-case was gone,$650 later all was well after a new t-case was installed.
What should I do now ????? Yes I'm pissed. Most likely the t-case is shot,you can try adding fluid and see but it's most likely toast.You can get the t-case rebuilt or a new t-case for a KJ is $600-$1000(231--242) and is super easy to install. |
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| Author: | FrenchCamp49er [ Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:52 pm ] |
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If I have to should I drive it? |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:57 pm ] |
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FrenchCamp49er wrote: If I have to should I drive it? Get the t-case checked first,if it is okay then drive away,if not you should not drive it with a bad t-case.If it breaks while driving it can cause some really bad things to happen(can),like roll the KJ,ruin the driveshafts,ruin the F/R diffs,and can take out the tranny also.Did I mention you could roll or go out of control and cause some major damage?I've seen a Chevy pickup break the t-case while doing 75mph,rolled the pickup(the front driveshaft acted like a poll vault),broke(in pieces) the F/R diffs,broke the tranny,and killed the driver when it rolled into the oncoming traffic and killed the driver of a small car that it hit,landed on it's roof on top of the smaller car.
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| Author: | jeepkj02 [ Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:08 pm ] |
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tjkj2002 wrote: FrenchCamp49er wrote: If I have to should I drive it? Get the t-case checked first,if it is okay then drive away,if not you should not drive it with a bad t-case.If it breaks while driving it can cause some really bad things to happen(can),like roll the KJ,ruin the driveshafts,ruin the F/R diffs,and can take out the tranny also.Did I mention you could roll or go out of control and cause some major damage?I've seen a Chevy pickup break the t-case while doing 75mph,rolled the pickup(the front driveshaft acted like a poll vault),broke(in pieces) the F/R diffs,broke the tranny,and killed the driver when it rolled into the oncoming traffic and killed the driver of a small car that it hit,landed on it's roof on top of the smaller car.What are you trying to do....make him piss his pants! Makes me want to go outside and check my t-case. lol 
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:18 pm ] |
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jeepkj02 wrote: tjkj2002 wrote: FrenchCamp49er wrote: If I have to should I drive it? Get the t-case checked first,if it is okay then drive away,if not you should not drive it with a bad t-case.If it breaks while driving it can cause some really bad things to happen(can),like roll the KJ,ruin the driveshafts,ruin the F/R diffs,and can take out the tranny also.Did I mention you could roll or go out of control and cause some major damage?I've seen a Chevy pickup break the t-case while doing 75mph,rolled the pickup(the front driveshaft acted like a poll vault),broke(in pieces) the F/R diffs,broke the tranny,and killed the driver when it rolled into the oncoming traffic and killed the driver of a small car that it hit,landed on it's roof on top of the smaller car.What are you trying to do....make him piss his pants! Makes me want to go outside and check my t-case. lol |
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| Author: | FrenchCamp49er [ Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:34 pm ] |
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Ya I've been driving the thing since I had it serviced, and when found out about the 4HI popping I drove it home from the hills about 65 miles.. But I'll have it towed somewhere just to be on the safe side. I do have a friend who drives one of those crazy 4X4's that climb "skyscrpaers"  , his was even in a mag. about 4yrs ago, to look at it, and ask his opinions as to what to do. Heck he even has a car trailer so I may even save on towing, I live at least 20 miles from either Jeep dealer, so it will get towed.
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| Author: | FrenchCamp49er [ Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:13 pm ] |
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I called, told the Service Manager that I had the service done if stated that I did, and when I told him what I found he said OOPS !!!!, you need to bring it in ASAP, did not indicate if he was going to pay for it though. |
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| Author: | Xodius [ Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:20 pm ] |
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Oops? Wow. |
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| Author: | FrenchCamp49er [ Sat Jun 21, 2008 11:08 am ] |
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Dealer says they will pay for the new transfer case
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| Author: | Hood297 [ Sat Jun 21, 2008 5:38 pm ] |
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finally! a dealer with a good service department. congratulations! |
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| Author: | FrenchCamp49er [ Sun Jun 29, 2008 2:28 am ] |
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Well I got the Liberty back yesterday, and they paid for the work, even said it was their fault. |
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