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The NP205 in my in my 81 bronco has a crack in it. The crack is from an over zealous mechanic, tightening a nut too much.
The bolt is on the bottom of the case pointing up towards the sky, I don't think it is the case drain plug, but it can be used to do it. Inside the bolt, more correctly held in by the bolt, is a spring and plunger type arrangement.
The crack is about 1/2" long heading skyward. The crack is allowing a slow drip of fluid to continuosly empty the case, over 6weeks or so, unless I'm towing and then the drip is a lot faster.
My question can the crack be repaired by welding, with the case still in the vehicle? Or is there an alternative?
Transfer cases, as with everything bronco, here in Australia are not cheap, otherwise I'd just replace it outright.
Thanks
Josh
The bolt is on the bottom of the case pointing up towards the sky, I don't think it is the case drain plug, but it can be used to do it. Inside the bolt, more correctly held in by the bolt, is a spring and plunger type arrangement.
The crack is about 1/2" long heading skyward. The crack is allowing a slow drip of fluid to continuosly empty the case, over 6weeks or so, unless I'm towing and then the drip is a lot faster.
My question can the crack be repaired by welding, with the case still in the vehicle? Or is there an alternative?
Transfer cases, as with everything bronco, here in Australia are not cheap, otherwise I'd just replace it outright.
Thanks
Josh