Good afternoon
My Patrol leaked oil between the gearbox and transfer case.
I removed the transfer case on Saturday and will replace both the gearbox seal and the t/case seal.
My question is: Should I use original Nissan seals or can I use aftermarket seals? I can get seals from Seal Centre in Pretoria.
Is Castrol ATF Dex III the correct oil to use in the t/case?
Thank you
Johan
Gearbox and Transfer case seals
- SJC
- Patrolman 1000+
- Posts: 3189
- Joined: 23 Nov 2014 14:20
- Full Name: SJC
- Nickname: Fanus
- Home Town: Nelspruit
- Current 4x4: Patrol 4.2 SGL
- Home Language: Afrikaans/English
- Has thanked: 195 times
- Been thanked: 171 times
Re: Gearbox and Transfer case seals
Dex3 atf is correct. Some use same oil as in gearbox, gl4 75w90 i think.
Apparently dex3 atf is better for vehicles fitted with auto locking hubs, according to aussie patrol forum guys.
Apparently dex3 atf is better for vehicles fitted with auto locking hubs, according to aussie patrol forum guys.
‘96 GQ 4.2 SGL
‘01 GU 4.5 GRX
‘08 GU TD42 BAKKIE
‘01 GU 4.5 GRX
‘08 GU TD42 BAKKIE
- Tinus lotz
- Moderator
- Posts: 7579
- Joined: 29 Aug 2010 13:07
- Full Name: Tinus lotz
- Nickname: Tinus lotz
- Home Town: Centurion
- Current 4x4: Nissan patrol 4.8 GRX 2005
Toyota 2.7 legend 35 LWB 4X4 - Home Language: Afrikaans
- Has thanked: 800 times
- Been thanked: 549 times
Re: Gearbox and Transfer case seals
What does the stealers want for those seals???
Big job if you only gonna save 200 rand or so
Big job if you only gonna save 200 rand or so
-
- Full Member
- Posts: 40
- Joined: 04 Aug 2011 19:32
- Full Name: Brett Bignoux
- Nickname: Brett Bignoux
- Home Town: Heatonville
- Current 4x4: Datsun Safari Pick Up 1982 , Nissan Ruff , Yamaha Wolverine . Datsun Safari Wagon 1982
- Home Language: English
- Has thanked: 2 times
- Been thanked: 9 times
Re: Gearbox and Transfer case seals
GOOD DAY GENTS .
After market seals will work well , but will only last for about 2 years . Rather spend the extra money to buy genuine seals if possible .
Why is the seal leaking ? Has the seal gone hard , or have the lips worn ?
A hard seal would indicate high gearbox temperatures . Worn lips would be from high mileage . If the lips are not worn , then you have a shaft with excess runout or wobble . It's nice to see you guys working on your own vehicles ! When all goes wrong in the bush , at least you have some idea of the workings of your vehicles .
Enjoy guys , we'll see you out there somewhere !
After market seals will work well , but will only last for about 2 years . Rather spend the extra money to buy genuine seals if possible .
Why is the seal leaking ? Has the seal gone hard , or have the lips worn ?
A hard seal would indicate high gearbox temperatures . Worn lips would be from high mileage . If the lips are not worn , then you have a shaft with excess runout or wobble . It's nice to see you guys working on your own vehicles ! When all goes wrong in the bush , at least you have some idea of the workings of your vehicles .
Enjoy guys , we'll see you out there somewhere !
Can we get rid of STUPID DRIVERS before they kill us ?
- Michael
- Moderator
- Posts: 2479
- Joined: 05 Mar 2014 14:39
- Full Name: Michael
- Nickname: Steyn
- Home Town: Centurion
- Current 4x4: Patrol GU 4.2 Turbo Diesel
- Home Language: Afrikaans
- Location: Centurion, PTA
- Has thanked: 189 times
- Been thanked: 336 times
Re: Gearbox and Transfer case seals
I use 75w 90 GL4, but have heard people use ATF as well.
Phone Nissan and just get a price, usually they are not too expensive with seals
Phone Nissan and just get a price, usually they are not too expensive with seals
"The Just shall live by Faith" Rom1:17
Check out my build here My Patrol
And my engine rebuild here mostly engine related stuff
Check out my build here My Patrol
And my engine rebuild here mostly engine related stuff
- johanp
- Senior Member
- Posts: 135
- Joined: 21 Jul 2010 10:07
- Full Name: Johan Pheiffer
- Nickname: Johan
- Home Town: Pretoria
- Current 4x4: 2004 Patrol 4800 GRX
- Home Language: Afrikaans
- Location: Pretoria
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 26 times
Re: Gearbox and Transfer case seals
Thank you for your replies.
I will get the Nissan seals for R342.00.
I will get the Nissan seals for R342.00.
- johanp
- Senior Member
- Posts: 135
- Joined: 21 Jul 2010 10:07
- Full Name: Johan Pheiffer
- Nickname: Johan
- Home Town: Pretoria
- Current 4x4: 2004 Patrol 4800 GRX
- Home Language: Afrikaans
- Location: Pretoria
- Has thanked: 1 time
- Been thanked: 26 times
Re: Gearbox and Transfer case seals
The seals are in and the t/case is back in the car.
You have to do a bit of underthecar yoga to get to all the nuts and bolts but myself and Jack (that is trolley jack) managed to get it out and back in.
I also weighed the t/case and it is +-50kg wihout oil.
You have to do a bit of underthecar yoga to get to all the nuts and bolts but myself and Jack (that is trolley jack) managed to get it out and back in.
I also weighed the t/case and it is +-50kg wihout oil.
- NMAD
- Senior Member
- Posts: 267
- Joined: 11 Mar 2015 15:07
- Full Name: noel
- Nickname: happy
- Home Town: C
- Current 4x4: 20
- Home Language: E
- Has thanked: 51 times
- Been thanked: 10 times
Re: Gearbox and Transfer case seals
I Use Castrol Tansmax Z in the transfer case, which is a very high quality ATF but expensive at R 112 per 500 ml.
The owners manual states you can use Nissan Matic C or equivalent (Nissan Matic D) or API GL- 4 viscosity SAE 75W-90
Castrol Trans max Z is an approved Nissan Matic D ATF.
The owners manual states you can use Nissan Matic C or equivalent (Nissan Matic D) or API GL- 4 viscosity SAE 75W-90
Castrol Trans max Z is an approved Nissan Matic D ATF.
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 14 guests