Hi ive got an 02 and am having issues with the x-fer casefor the 2nd time now, i love the car but dont want to keep dealing with this. There is an 05 sport that i have my eye on, i noticed online that the x-fer case looks totally different for that year, did they re design it? and if so do the newer years still have the same issues? thanks

 

matl, Yes, in 2004 Jag came out with a redesigned transfer case. But, also understand that it acts differently than the 02-03 transfer cases. If you do some searching here on the site, you will hear the comments. In short, the 02-03 cases seem to be more AWD based and transfer the power all the time. Where the 04+ cases are more FWD based and don't transfer around the power during bad weather/limited traction conditions. A lot of people talk about how the newer Jags just don't seem to feel as stable as the older ones.

As for dependability, the newer cases seem to be better, but are not perfect. So, if you are wanting something more reliable, then the newer case is what you are after, but you will pay a penalty with it in the way of bad weather ability.

 

Thanks for that insigt, sounds like i should test drive a newer model to compare. I will admit that i've always been amazed by the traction and stability even in bad weather. Are the new cases easier to flush? And lastly i changed my own oil pan gasket on my 02 which was ridiculous, have they made that last bold behind the TC accessible in the newer years? thanks again

 

Matl, filling a transfer case. Ha ha ha ha ha ha. Jag hasn't improved that aspect because the transfer cases are "filled for life". So, there is a fill plug, but to access it, you have to drop the transfer case out of the car. But, don't fret, we have found a way around that. In short, you install a valve in place of the drain plug. This allows you to use a tube to gravity fill in through the drain opening, shut the valve, then remove the tube. If you need more info on this, there are a few postings here in the X-Type Forums or let me know and I will tell you how I have done it.

As for the oil pan gasket, nope, still the same old PITA. Some guys have tried changing their own and most I think cussed so much that it would make a sailor blush. But, as with any car, they have their little quirks.

 

hahahaha, trust me i was definately one of those that used every proffanity in the book! I did mine last year having no idea what i was getting myself into and with no manuals or writeups. Needless to say, were i to need to do it again i think i'd just cough up the thousand bucks lol. Well thank you for the input, i love the car and want to keep it but was hoping that a newer model might eliminate some of the nightmares i've had

 

one thing i love about my 2002x is the reliability in the snow..i bullet proofed it with redline gear oil 75w140....read my sig

 

yeah, to be honest, my car fias better thenalot of the suoped up, winter turcks and jeeps here.

 

Mine is a 2005 and I have nothing to compare it to and it's my first AWD car. My last car was a Saab 93. So, last year was my first winter since I got mine and I thought it fantastic in the snow. I do not have dedicated snow tires, just bought some good all season Continental Super Contis. Evereyone's expectations are different, but it's better than any front drive car I ever had in the snow and I bet it would be even better with dedicated snow tires. If you don't drive like an idiot your chances of getting in trouble are pretty low.

 

Not to be a broken record but.........

Change the TC fluid when you change your oil and it will last a very, very long time if you do not abuse it.

The '02-'03 cases use a viscous coupling that virtually "locks-up" when slippage is sensed, effectively driving the front & rear differential at the same speed. Result: superior traction in the slippery stuff.

The newer cases without the viscous coupling effectively act as a differential splitting the power between the front and rear differentials. In essence, the differential slipping more (front or rear) gets more torque than the one slipping less just like the slipping wheel spins more in poor conditions. What you have is the differential slipping more gets more torque to send to the wheel slipping more on that end of the car. Still better than 2wd but not nearly as good in the snow and Ice as the original.

My advice: if you live in a cold area stick with the original type but make sure you maintain it. if you're in Arizona, then it really doesn't matter.

Just my $0.02 worth.

 

I have a 2005 and had to replace my TC 2 months ago, after only +/- 55,000 miles (+/- 88 000 kilometers). Just after the warranty expired, of course.

 

should i worry, im at 81-83 000 kilometer

 

Disco, I am at 100K miles (160KM) and my car is still on the same TC to my knowledge. So, as long as you are not drag racing, all should be good.

 

it could last forever if you dont use it as a drag car ,and put good gear oil in it

 

No, i don't drag race anymore. It amazing how some people get intimadated by the hood ornament. I just got off work and this guy in a skyline was ripping thru traffic,revving his engine for no point, and trying to get ahead of everyone, and then i pulled up to the light and he just stared at the hood ornament looked at me, and then his HOT girl freind looked over and he started revving his engine like and idiot, just saying, tobad you can't cram a m3 engine in our cars.

 

Disco, gotta love stupid possuers. I get a big kick out of them. just smile the next time and answer back "I don't need to prove how fast my car is" and see what sort of response you get. It is normally pretty funny. If you can toss in another line to the effect of "I bet your girlfriend would rather be in my car than yours" just pours salt on the wound, especially when they know it is true.

LMAO.

 

your absolutly on point ,the girl would rather be in a jag any day... ive had that happen to me at a night club