Transfer Case Output Leak

[hibrad2005]

Hey all, i have a 1996 Silverado with a SEVERE transfer case leak, by severe, i mean there is usually a pool of fliud under the vehicles parking spot (takes about 3 days to build) and there is always fluid on the skid plate, 8-10 drops at any given time, the underside of the body is covered in a black (was red at one time) sludge of fluid and dirt. I know its the output shaft seal, because you can see thats where its coming from. HOWEVER, there is a larger problem, I have been told the transfer case is shot (leaking like that, it doesnt suprise me) but I bought the truck like this (dealer convieniently had it all cleaned top to bottom) and the shop I had look at it didnt recognize it, wont be going back there ever again! Anyway, the transfer case makes horrible noises when its in 4wd, various Pops and cracks and snaps, and in 2wd it behaves, except in reverse when it kicks like a SOB, and sometimes grinds like a manual car being driven by a novice, and as it grinds away, I cant move, I put it in neutral, back in reverse and away I go, kicking again. So that brings me to my point, does $800 sound fair for a brand new transfer case (pushbutton 4wd) and the install? Thanks for the input!

[Norseman]

Hey all, i have a 1996 Silverado with a SEVERE transfer case leak, by severe, i mean there is usually a pool of fliud under the vehicles parking spot (takes about 3 days to build) and there is always fluid on the skid plate, 8-10 drops at any given time, the underside of the body is covered in a black (was red at one time) sludge of fluid and dirt. I know its the output shaft seal, because you can see thats where its coming from. HOWEVER, there is a larger problem, I have been told the transfer case is shot (leaking like that, it doesnt suprise me) but I bought the truck like this (dealer convieniently had it all cleaned top to bottom) and the shop I had look at it didnt recognize it, wont be going back there ever again! Anyway, the transfer case makes horrible noises when its in 4wd, various Pops and cracks and snaps, and in 2wd it behaves, except in reverse when it kicks like a SOB, and sometimes grinds like a manual car being driven by a novice, and as it grinds away, I cant move, I put it in neutral, back in reverse and away I go, kicking again. So that brings me to my point, does $800 sound fair for a brand new transfer case (pushbutton 4wd) and the install? Thanks for the input!

 

Sounds about right for NEW. Why are you going with the push button? Did that model come with push button?

[hibrad2005]

Yeah, the truck came with push button, I prefer mechanical levers, they are more solid, but im not having a hole cut in my floor for it, I like that flat space for stuff, but thanks!