99 challenger transfer case issue

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

Hey there i come seeking some mitsu wisdom.

a mates old man has a 99 challenger v6.
the transfer case cracked and resulted in a blown gearbox and transfer i believe.
he got repairs done i believe he got a 2nd hand gearbox etc and got it reco'd. i heard the figure of 7grand mentioned and almost poo'd.
its been about 6 months and the same crack has appeared in the housing of the transfer.
is this a common problem with these vehicles or is it more a case of, your car has issues champ?

any help on this appreciated from those in the know.

cheers

Twon

[-Scott-]

I've never heard anything like it. AFAIK, (oil wise) gearbox & transfer are completely separate, so I don't understand how a crack in the transfer can drain the oil from the gearbox.

I suggest his vehicle has problems (or he's driving it REAL hard.)

[Bitsamissin]

Yep agreed this is very rare indeed.
It is happening to some Gen 3 auto's as the t/case hangs way out and is exposed but this is due to impact damage.
The Challenger and earlier Jabbers have a decent bash plate there instead.
Can you tell us exactly where the cracks happened - extension housing ?
And yes the t/case and 5sp are connected but the oil supplies are sealed within each unit.

[pickle]

Yep agreed this is very rare indeed.
It is happening to some Gen 3 auto's as the t/case hangs way out and is exposed but this is due to impact damage.
The Challenger and earlier Jabbers have a decent bash plate there instead.
Can you tell us exactly where the cracks happened - extension housing ?
And yes the t/case and 5sp are connected but the oil supplies are sealed within each unit.

Seen it once on a paj due to wind up. Not running around on the tar in 4x4 is he?

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

cheers guys ive passed on the info and asked the Q's as to 4x4 on tar, and yes how did it damage gbox?
my knowledge of mitsubishi is practically none, so waiting for the info to come backfrom his old man.
but its sounding as if hes challenger is a dud?
i dont think he does much 4wding, abit of beach work would be it.
so possibly hes been driving it on tar in 4wd?
just waiting to hear back.

thanks guys