Transfer case issues, when it rains it pours!!! Options

[SCCA Stang]

not even a week after getting my GSX on the road..... trouble strikes again!!!

the transfer case locked up on me two blocks from my place

I can't help but think that I screwed up somewhere when I put it back in, but then again, maybe I didn't... (I hope not)

but never the less, I need to get this fixed quick
what's the deal with the transfer case recall????
how do I persue it????
if it isn't gonna be covered, does anyone have one for sale on the cheap, ie, KOU, anyone else????

help as soon as possable will be appreciated, thanks in advance!!!

[SCCA Stang]

I know this incident is unfortunate, however..... I DID without a doubt put fluid in the transmission (3 quarts of GM syncromesh) I physically poured the fluid while my friend (also very competent with cars) held the tube to the trans fill hole, I also had 4 other people standing right there while this procedure was being done.

also... the car drove 150 miles before it locked up and would not have gone that far with out fluid... so any and all claims that SloPny is making that I neglected to put trans fluid in the car before driving is invalid

Not to cause problems, but where did you find the puddle of tranny fluid. I'm not being an pooper, but you ARE calling into question the reliability and workmanship of a very established, local DSM tranny shop...and wrench-monkeys (myself included, naturally ) do make mistakes on our own cars, no matter how meticulous we think we're being. Was it OBVIOUS that ALL of the tranny fluid came out of the hole in the tranny, or could SOME have come out after you filled it, to the point that there wasn't enough to properly lubricate it causing the malfunction that lead to the hole that spilled out the remainder of fluid (sorry 'bout the run-on sentence...it was sorta a matter of train-of-thought and stream-of-consciousness )?

Oh, and instead of using the GM Syncromesh, next time try Penzoil Syncromesh from Autozone...it's MUCH cheaper .

Joe

to your first question..... I did not find a puddle of trani fluid

to your comment.... I understand that people make mistakes (including myself, I have made a few)

as far as my fill.... a DSM trani holds 3 quarts of fluid, I put in 3 quarts and spilled "virtually" none (maybe a few drops)

and as far as GM syncromesh vs. Penzoil.... I personally don't like Penzoil and for $2.50 a quart more I am willing to pay it, but thanks for the suggestion anyway... to me it's just personal preference