Hilux TCase Thingy
Submitted: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 at 08:04
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Hanging off the back of the transfer case on my '98 3 l diesel Hilux is a big lump of rubber in a metal frame, much like an engine mount. It just hangs there supporting nothing. I assume therefore its purpose is to absorb vibrations etc. This lump of rubber has now seperated from its metal mounts and as a consequence produces a nice "oh my god the gearbox has stripped a bearing" noise when the vehicle is moving. Tightened up with zip ties the noise has gone away.
The questions, does anyone know what the purpose of this "lump" is, what might happen if I take it off completely (only held on by two bolts), and what it is called so I can get a price on a new one if I must replace it.
Cheers
Buggerlux