Hilux Transfer case leak

Hi again BBails, just rang my mate he said they did have a recall on the transfer case on some of them depending on manufacturing date Month/year They actually leak between the transfer case and the gear box. He said they normally only leak into an air pocket between the two and don't leak out but he' said thats not to say that your's could be the odd one out thats leaking through a seal. He said to check the level of oil in the transfer case will give you a fair idea as to whether it is leaking badly He said you will notice a big drop as it will be quit low level as it pumps a fair bit out into the air pocket. Hope this might help you. If this is the case toyota put a brand new transfer case in (case only) internals swaped from new to old. Take Care Vitara/ Member Steve M

I dont think Ive hit it - I havent done anything too extreme with it. Oil dosent look/smell like engine oil - its gathering at the bottom seam of the case.

Will Check the T/C oil level as suggested, when I work out how - pls dont laugh - its the first 4by Ive owned.

If there is a signifigant loss Ill ring toyota with the manufacture date. Failing that ill get it repaired.

Thanks for the advice,

Brent

Hi there BBails I would suggest you change the oil if you do discover any sighns of water in there as (SeeYou said) they might knock you back on a warranty claim then you will be RS Hope you work it out let us know how you go also mate don't be ashamed about a lack of knowledge involving mechanical problems, that's what this forum is all about to help each other out and try to help anybody with there questions.Take Care Steve M