steering liquid cooler
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I have a leak in the front of the 3.7L, and at the last oil change in the transfer, the mechanic told me that it was empty and I'm afraid that leak is the reason the transfer didn't have fluid, it's logical, right?
Someone else is gonna have to chime in bout the 3.7 and the particular transmission and transfer case that your KJ uses.
That said, while the transmission likely uses a fluid cooler, I highly doubt that the transfer case has a cooler attached to it.
Furthermore, while it’s possible the oil leak you see is related to a TC leak, the “logical” course of action is to first compare the color and/or smell of the leaking oil to that which the TC uses and try to determine if they are the same lubricant or not.
Just my .02
That said, while the transmission likely uses a fluid cooler, I highly doubt that the transfer case has a cooler attached to it.
Furthermore, while it’s possible the oil leak you see is related to a TC leak, the “logical” course of action is to first compare the color and/or smell of the leaking oil to that which the TC uses and try to determine if they are the same lubricant or not.
Just my .02
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My 2003 3.7 doesn't have a cooler connected to the transfer.
If it were to leak from the transfer, it would either drip directly below or run down the drive shaft.
The input and two output oil seals are the most suspect.
The troublesome thing is that the power steering, AT transmission, and transfer all use ATF.
The most likely suspect for the front leak is the power steering.
If it were to leak from the transfer, it would either drip directly below or run down the drive shaft.
The input and two output oil seals are the most suspect.
The troublesome thing is that the power steering, AT transmission, and transfer all use ATF.
The most likely suspect for the front leak is the power steering.
I attach a photo where the drop occurs.
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What is TC? The liquid is pink, but the steering tank does not lower the level.
TC is short for transfer case which is what I though you were referring to when you said “transfer”.
Red/Pink fluid means it is ATF+4 which is what the AT, the TC and also the PS system use.
That said your drip is on the steering linkage housing and as others have pointed out, the PS system is the one most likely to leak.
NO idea why the TC was empty when the mechanic checked it.
Red/Pink fluid means it is ATF+4 which is what the AT, the TC and also the PS system use.
That said your drip is on the steering linkage housing and as others have pointed out, the PS system is the one most likely to leak.
NO idea why the TC was empty when the mechanic checked it.
What solution could be given, completely replacing the steering bar? Would it be enough with some Rislone type leak stop liquid
Replacing the steering linkage is a labor intensive job that is NOT really worth doing unless the linkage is also worn out and sloppy rather then just leaking a drop.
I suggest cleaning it completely off with a degreaser and try to find where the actual leak is rather then just where the drip is falling off. Those two places are likely NOT the same place at all, which means the leak might be more easily fixed once you find out what is ACTUALLY leaking.
Just my .02
I suggest cleaning it completely off with a degreaser and try to find where the actual leak is rather then just where the drip is falling off. Those two places are likely NOT the same place at all, which means the leak might be more easily fixed once you find out what is ACTUALLY leaking.
Just my .02
Luke
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You’ll definitely increase your vocabulary trying to weasel that steering rack out of there. But it can be done… I would follow seafish’s advice first!
Luke
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This cooler that my jeep has here, what is it?
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^^^ Yes it is one of the stranger and probably least effective “fluid coolers”ever conceived and installed on a vehicle.
In fact when those particular PS lines leak, I have heard that some people have managed to have a farm repair, or other type hydraulic, shop fabricate a hydraulic line with the proper ends and with the proper length to replace them WITHOUT those silly ineffective “coolers” attached inline, yet their PS system doesn’t leak and still functions well without overheating.
That’s definitely what I’m gonna do if I ever need to replace them!!!
In fact when those particular PS lines leak, I have heard that some people have managed to have a farm repair, or other type hydraulic, shop fabricate a hydraulic line with the proper ends and with the proper length to replace them WITHOUT those silly ineffective “coolers” attached inline, yet their PS system doesn’t leak and still functions well without overheating.
That’s definitely what I’m gonna do if I ever need to replace them!!!
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JeepJeepster
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It came on KJ's if it had the towing package or offroad package. Whether or not it was a limited or not didnt matter.
The cooler is on the return line, so no need to have anything fabricated. You can use any rubber hose that will resist power steering fluid.
