Can i run my T-Case dry?

[n8brown]

i'm having some serious trouble getting my tcase fill plug off. So i'm wondering what would happen if i ran my truck with a dry tcase. not permenantly, just for the time being.

 

[big dan]

It prolly wont last long like that. I wouldnt do it.

 

[BranndonC]

which t-case? not that it matters much, but if its all gear inside, metal on metal will heat up fast, and brake parts

 

[n8brown]

208

 

[miniwally]

208

I wouldn't even drive it out of the shop with it dry.

 

[Leper]

Would you run the motor with no oil??

 

[readymix]

Don't do it

 

[chopped&bobbed77burb]

i'm having some serious trouble getting my tcase fill plug off. So i'm wondering what would happen if i ran my truck with a dry tcase. not permenantly, just for the time being.

how is it giving you trouble ?? Don't run it with out fluid . If you need help with it there are a few members in your area so shoot us an email and maybe we can help .

 

[chevyk2500hd]

Anything without oil will be damaged with any driving. So don't do it.

 

[pauly383]

Maybe a socket and a breaker bar will get it off . It is an odd size , may need to buy the socket . worth it though .

 

[destinbeachman]

Uhhh..no

 

[pauly383]

Uhhh..no

How come ? I own a 208 , they are a hex head , which means you can put a socket on it .

 

[muddybuddy]

1 3/16 i believe, sears has them

 

[destinbeachman]

I meant don't drive it anywhere without lube.Wouldn't last long at all.

 

[pauly383]

cool

 

[Jagged]

Pipe wrench works wonders, too.

 

[n8brown]

yeah i'm gonna go buy the 1 3/16 socket today. i have headr the pipe wrench idea a few times now, and i don't think i've ever heard of a pipe wrench. what is that? thanks for the unanimous info!

 

[y5mgisi]

this is a pipe wrench

 

[muddybuddy]

my experience with pipe wrenches, usually strips the nut.

 

[79k20350]

i am going to go against the flow...Yes yo can run your t case without fluid... on that note It will not last very long