364$ for transfer case fluid - should I ?
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Seems a tad excessive for $50 worth of oil (Porsche price, $30 for the two plugs - both cheaper elsewhere) and about 15 minutes of labor. Sounds like you'd be paying about $200 for the free carwash and coffee. Just tell the indy to be very careful tightening the plugs.
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Seriously.
As an example, I've done stuff like plugs, filters, brakes, oil changes (usually), etc. but I did one oil change on my Cayenne and decided to never do it again. Re-installing the skid plate while on jack stands was a *major* PITA. If you have access to a lift and can get it in the air, maybe not so bad.
OTOH, the transfer case fluid change was easy: No skid plate to remove and no need to lift as it could be done with the vehicle suspension on the highest level. 15 minutes. Even when you've never done it before.
Just keep in mind:
- Remove the "fill" plug BEFORE you remove the "drain" plug. Don't want to find out fill plug is stuck *after* you've drained the transfer case fluid. And....
- Use new plugs (they have anti-seize applied) and only torque them finger tight. The aluminum housing is pretty fragile.
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loosen fill plug, loosen and remove drain plug, drain oil. While oil is draining have a beer and clean both plugs.
Beer done, re-install and torque drain plug, add fresh oil (approx 1L) until oil is slightly seeping from fill hole, re-install fill plug and torque. Job done.
Now enjoy the $$$ saved with the bbq and party
btw.......I did the transfer case oil change after I serviced the transmission and used the same ATF; T4 I got for $9/L. So in total, oil + beer +15mins = $20
Also, the rear diff is just as easy, the front not so much as the fill plug is restricted.
Beer done, re-install and torque drain plug, add fresh oil (approx 1L) until oil is slightly seeping from fill hole, re-install fill plug and torque. Job done.
Now enjoy the $$$ saved with the bbq and party
btw.......I did the transfer case oil change after I serviced the transmission and used the same ATF; T4 I got for $9/L. So in total, oil + beer +15mins = $20
Also, the rear diff is just as easy, the front not so much as the fill plug is restricted.
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The drain/fill plugs don’t have anti seize applied they have a threadlocker. If you decide to reuse rather than buy new ones, clean them and put on some Loctite blue or something similar.
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The stuff on the fill/drain plugs is a sealant. Meant to seal the tapered pipe thread holes. If you bought new ones, you'll find the sealant is soft to the touch. If I was suddenly in desperate need to change the oil without a chance to buy new plugs, and I'd cleaned off all the remaining sealant on the old plugs - I'd use teflon plumbers tape (installed the right way - there is a right and wrong way - think of how the plug tightens, you want the tail end to be dragging not pushing when the plug is turned clockwise) and tighten it VERY carefully.
BTW - I think using tapered plugs in this application is pretty stupid, but then we see the difficulty people have sealing up the oil drain plugs that uses a crush washer for a seal, and perhaps Porsche was right in using a tapered plug.. or not.
BTW - I think using tapered plugs in this application is pretty stupid, but then we see the difficulty people have sealing up the oil drain plugs that uses a crush washer for a seal, and perhaps Porsche was right in using a tapered plug.. or not.
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Since this procedure is shaping up to be a regular maintenance item, get some Permatex 59214 High Temperature Thread Sealant and save on buying new plugs every time.
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I can answer that - yup, LocTite/Henkel make lots:
https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/us/...-sealants.html
This looks suitable: http://www.loctite.com.au/3320_AUE_H...=8802629746689
https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/us/...-sealants.html
This looks suitable: http://www.loctite.com.au/3320_AUE_H...=8802629746689