sunk my h3 now having issues

[4speedfunk]

Before the snorkel...I had to remove and wring-out the air filter once. The air box will store 3 or 4 cups of water.

 

[pwrshftd]

ever hear back with a price on the front carrier? im down to riding my chopper back and forth cause the h3 is about to go down

 

[4speedfunk]

No sorry...the guy totally blew me off. I sent him a list of 16 items I wanted off a salvaged H3. He emailed me back and said he didn't have any of them (which of course means..."I don't want to mess with it").

Try Butler Auto in Florida....866-973-7278. They have some wrecked H3's and they are closer to your location.

 

[chad]

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thats awsome! did you have any problems with it?

 

[pwrshftd]

ok thanks

 

[SolidusJ]

thats awsome! did you have any problems with it?

Yea not so much, over $8,000 in repairs that USAA taken cared of. I will never go near water like that in my T ever again.

 

[chad]

lol my friend did the same thing in an h1, cost hims lots, how long was your in the water?

 

[SolidusJ]

lol my friend did the same thing in an h1, cost hims lots, how long was your in the water?

About 30 mikes and I had water to my back seats but I was proud of her. She got me home that night with the lights and wipers freaking out, to work the next day. The following day was a Saturday and that's when she locked down and had the dealer picked her up. All new fluids, rug, fan clutch, fuse block and few other things.

 

[chad]

good thing it wasnt too long, his was in there for almost 3 days in one occasion and another time for about 5-6 hours. both times cost him$$$$

 

[pwrshftd]

ok so pulled my front carrier to check it out before I ordered a used one. the ring gear and pinion look good and spider gears look good. theres a little slop in the yoke and carrier bearings seem to have a little play. trying to figure out if its gonna be feasible to order a bearing set and install them or just trash it and go with a 72k mile used unit. anyone tried rebuilding one yet? got a good rear end guy that will put it all together for me. just wondered what people with more experience on these think? also along with the popping from the front end it had a pretty good roar coming when I got it to the shop.

 

[4speedfunk]

You can rebuild the AAM-7, and a situation like yours is the only time I would do so. If its just worn or needs a fresh-up...its worth putting a couple hundred bucks into it. However, if its been blown or broke...I would just throw it away. Its normal to have quite a bit of lash. All of the AAM-7's I've seen have been relatively "loose" compared to most other production axles I've seen. That's not cause for alarm, unless you can physically feel some "shake" in the pinion bearing or it is whining at highway speeds (usually during coasting).

If you heard popping, and checked the front diff and found nothing....then that wasn't the problem. It was probably the t-case binding (sticking between modes), a CV-joint, or one of many other components. The entire suspension on the H3 can make all sorts of noises and this makes it hard to troubleshoot the real problem. Frankly...I'de fill it up with fresh lube and put it back in. Look elsewhere for the noise.

 

[pwrshftd]

yeah I kinda wondered about it when it all looked good and I cant feel any binding when I turn the axles with my hands. the right front cv axle is a little stiff feeling after I pulled it. wonder if that could be causing the popping ?

 

[4speedfunk]

Check rear-end of the front driveshaft (at the T-case). There is a CV-joint with a rubber boot on the end of it. That joint is prone to failure, especially after going submarine. That little guy can make horrendous noise when it runs dry, and the sound can transfer down the driveshaft and make it seem like the noise is coming from the front axle, when actually...its three feet behind it.

 

[pwrshftd]

yeah that went out less than 500 miles ago. i shook it last night didn't seem to have play in it but i'll check it closer this afternoon

 

[pwrshftd]

think im gonna put tires back on and drive it without front chunk to see if transfer case is making any noise also

 

[4speedfunk]

Any news on this? If you still need a front axle...here's a part-out in Atlanta...

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/ptd/3667480833.html

 

[pwrshftd]

thanks I had a shop check out the front carrier. said it was all good. bought new left front cv axle. left drive shaft out and have decided its the transfer case gonna have it tore down this week hopefully it still has some warranty I had it rebuilt about a year ago at the dealership

 

[pwrshftd]

wow! called and they wanted 900 for the transfer case. think ill see about havin mine rebuilt before I go that way

 

[alrock]

$900 for a new transfer case? That would be a steal. Typically they start about $300-$400 more than that.

 

[4speedfunk]

No that was for a USED t-case from a wreck. No way.

 

[pwrshftd]

latest update transfer case shot dealership said it would be 3k to rebuild mine but could get me a gm rebuilt one for 1700. I told them to push it in the parking lot and I would come trailer it away. now having to find a nr6 model transfer case which is not awesome. anyone got any leads on good places to look in the southeast

 

[pwrshftd]

anyone know if the nr4 transfer case will interchange or do I have to use a nr6 ?

 

[alrock]

They are direct swaps. I did it in my truck

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