Transfer case snapped where driveshaft meets. Need advice please
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Dan G37 (02-11-2019)
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FYI, the procedure is practically the same for the 2010 Coupe:
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Looks like it might be the front differential. The news keeps getting worse. The crack is in front of the Tranny pan and behind the oil pan.
Can anyone verify from the video? If it is the front differential looks like I'll have to take the engine out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdaguSfNl18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1RjErlxsX4
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Looks like it might be the front differential. The news keeps getting worse. The crack is in front of the Tranny pan and behind the oil pan.
Can anyone verify from the video? If it is the front differential looks like I'll have to take the engine out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdaguSfNl18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1RjErlxsX4
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Yep I plan on making a claim, I took some pictures of the bump. I slid on some ice since they didn't end up salting the road and i hit the pothole at around 10 mph and it instantly cracked my differential. Have you taken a look at the videos? I'm pretty sure its the front differential, the oil that leaked out seem to be gear oil.
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Dan G37 (02-11-2019)
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Thank you! In the meantime i'll let it sit in the garage and give a few calls. Is it common for the front differential to snap like that over a pothole?
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Dan G37 (02-11-2019)
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I’m sorry I can’t squeeze my chunky azz under my car enough to look or take pics. I may have time tomorrow to put it on a lift and take pics for you, for comparison. I’ve only seen differentials or transfer cases break like that because of some underlying issue, like bad u joints, no fluid in the unit or of course abuse, which doesn’t sound like the case here. Like the other guy said, probably just the right parameters for this to happen
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Dan G37 (02-11-2019)
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I’m sorry I can’t squeeze my chunky azz under my car enough to look or take pics. I may have time tomorrow to put it on a lift and take pics for you, for comparison. I’ve only seen differentials or transfer cases break like that because of some underlying issue, like bad u joints, no fluid in the unit or of course abuse, which doesn’t sound like the case here. Like the other guy said, probably just the right parameters for this to happen
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Dan G37 (02-11-2019)
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This is a real bummer!
Just a thought, actually a side note..... if you had been considering a gear ratio change, now's the time to do it. Used front diff can be acquired for $200-$400. There's a thread that discusses this.
I found a few threads about swapping out the front diff. These might be a good read for you (OP).....
https://www.myg37.com/forums/engine-...0a-please.html
https://www.myg37.com/forums/engine-...ml#post4064583
https://www.myg37.com/forums/engine-...-on-awd-g.html
Just a thought, actually a side note..... if you had been considering a gear ratio change, now's the time to do it. Used front diff can be acquired for $200-$400. There's a thread that discusses this.
I found a few threads about swapping out the front diff. These might be a good read for you (OP).....
https://www.myg37.com/forums/engine-...0a-please.html
https://www.myg37.com/forums/engine-...ml#post4064583
https://www.myg37.com/forums/engine-...-on-awd-g.html
Last edited by The Pope; 02-12-2019 at 06:29 AM. Reason: added links
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This is a real bummer!
Just a thought, actually a side note..... if you had been considering a gear ratio change, now's the time to do it. Used front diff can be acquired for $200-$400. There's a thread that discusses this.
I found a few threads about swapping out the front diff. These might be a good read for you (OP).....
https://www.myg37.com/forums/engine-...0a-please.html
https://www.myg37.com/forums/engine-...ml#post4064583
https://www.myg37.com/forums/engine-...-on-awd-g.html
Just a thought, actually a side note..... if you had been considering a gear ratio change, now's the time to do it. Used front diff can be acquired for $200-$400. There's a thread that discusses this.
I found a few threads about swapping out the front diff. These might be a good read for you (OP).....
https://www.myg37.com/forums/engine-...0a-please.html
https://www.myg37.com/forums/engine-...ml#post4064583
https://www.myg37.com/forums/engine-...-on-awd-g.html
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You can change the gearing from 3.357 to 3.69. I have diffs, including a rear VLSD diff from a 370Z and a front diff from an 08 G35x, awaiting install. You can tell the older G’s have more romp off the line, while the 37’s have a more practical gear ratio probably because of fuel mileage. If you change the ratio in an X, front and rear gear ratio must match. If you are just looking to replace what’s broke, make sure your donor front diff comes from a car with the same axle code as your car, and you’ll keep the same gear ratio. Axle code is found on driver’s door sticker
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You can change the gearing from 3.357 to 3.69. I have diffs, including a rear VLSD diff from a 370Z and a front diff from an 08 G35x, awaiting install. You can tell the older G’s have more romp off the line, while the 37’s have a more practical gear ratio probably because of fuel mileage. If you change the ratio in an X, front and rear gear ratio must match. If you are just looking to replace what’s broke, make sure your donor front diff comes from a car with the same axle code as your car, and you’ll keep the same gear ratio. Axle code is found on driver’s door sticker