What to look for inside a np 208?

[max 02]

What do I take apart and look at inside this 208.

Was told it might not be any good so I need to look at it before I put in in my truck.

 

[Deuling]

Subd. I took the cover off of mine once, wasn't anything crazy. There is a spring that sits in there that will fall out of place. Only way I was able to get it reinstalled was to take the come off and hold the spring while I put the cover back on.
But if you have it sitting upright on a bench instead of in the truck you will be ok.
Other than that I gots nuttin.


I would highly recommend doing all three input/output seals while it's out.

 

[max 02]

I got it sitting upright in a 5 gallon bucket righ now.
Works perty good!

 

[paratrooper307]

Definitely do the seals. If you're going to split the case, take a look at the chain/gears and speedometer drive gear. You'll want to check for a stretched chain or abnormal wear on any of the components. Be a good time to replace the bearings for peace of mind.

 

[max 02]

Do I need to take the tail housing off. Or just split the case?

 

[AV8TER]

I'd replace the plastic shift fork pieces also. They are one part that likes to fail and would be dirt cheap to do if you have it opened up.

 

[max 02]

Found the problem!
Surprisingly the shift fork pads are in awesome shape!

This is the first pic of some planetary needle bearings in the drain hole.

I got more pictures coming just cant seem to load them all at one with Photo Bucket.

 

[max 02]

Planetary housing...maybe I could weld it!

Who said they are virtually indestructible??? Rene

 

[max 02]

Last one I took.

I guess I`m on the hunt for a different 208!

But now I know what to look for inside one of these transfer cases.

 

[AV8TER]

Wow, planet failure. I haven't heard that one yet. I'm sure it happens and I just haven't noticed. Good thing you tore it apart!!

 

[sweetk30]

my first truck had a 208 do this . only way to limp it to buddys house was 4low with lots of noise and chunking sounds .

208 or 241 from a th400 or 465 of same round 6 bolt pattern should swap right in place.

 

[andyblack]

I had the planetary in a 208 blow up like that. Locked both outputs up too. Forget about trying to fix it or find a new one. Just look for a whole new case. I have a 27 spline NP208 that I'll sell you.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

The 208 planet carrier isn't very heavy duty, definitely one of the big upgrades they made when the 241 replaced it.

 

[runamok151]

Nothing a coat hanger and some duct tape can't fix.