tim73

I just finished mine today. The little clip on the transfer case was actually in one piece. But the clip itself had worn through the case and since it allowed the pump to move the other fingers, that dont have clips(Cheap design), had eaten into the case too. I held up the case with a flashlight on the backside...and you could see the hole really good. Anyway, seeing as i couldnt afford a $300 new rear case right now. I elected to JB Weld the inside and outside, and install the $50 stamped "case saver". The job itself is a bit aggrivating, just make sure you have some good lock ring pliers. I got some from oreilleys, made in the USA even, but they didnt quite open up wide enough. Sears has a good set though. Plus, a good idea to mark which side the speed sensors go on. Guy at the transmission shop said it matters(I chit chatted with him a few weeks ago), I marked mine so I dont know this from 1st hand experience. Also, when you go to put the two halves back together...you kinda need three hands. One to hold open the snap ring...and two to lower the case, while making sure the shifter shaft aligns properly and trying not to smear the RTV sealant too much. So far so good. I did opt to replace the rear shaft seal