Problem with transfer box

[Kill-Surf-City]

After getting stuck in a ditch a guy pulled me out, since then the transfer box is leaking & when I put it into 4 wheel drive there is a terrible noise coming from the front.

The car runs fine in 2 wheel drive can I just leave it like that & never put it into 4x4 again or will that cause more problems in the future.

Thanks for any help Gary

[blackpoolsparks]

Its difficult to say without opening it up.
The transfer box provides drive to your rear wheels when in 2 WD and engages the front shaft in 4WD. If its leaking, I wouldn't leave it, or drive it without getting it looked at as soon as possible.

[Kill-Surf-City]

Thanks for the reply blackpoolsparks any idea how much labour cost to fit new transfer box


I've got some bumper & bonnet damage as well & am trying to decide whether to break her ( & my heart ) or fix her

[blackpoolsparks]

Its unlikely you'll need a new transfer box.
However the cost of swapping a 2nd hand box might be cheaper than repairing it.
What I would do is take it to a reputable transmission specialist and get them to give you a quote. Then ask them how much to swap it with a used one that you can supply.

Then you can decide whether to fix it or break it.

BTW - as you're in Glasgow, I'm not sure but I think Albanach is breaking his 2nd gen. and may have a transfer box.