Transfer Case Or Front Diff.?

[FattyBoomBatty]

Originally posted by Goat Blower@Sep 26 2004, 10:49 PM
Yeah, with three differentials and a xfer case, tracking down a problem related to them is a real bitch. Ask me how I know. :headache:
does it have anything to do with the pic in your avatar? ;)

[niterydr]

:headache:

[1Fst14B]

most AWD cars are like a DSM drivetrain. the front differential is usually always inside the transmisssion. also, there may be a center differential, but not always.
the "transfer case" is acually just an angle gear.
on a truck or SUV type 4WD system the transfer case is more like a center differential, that will also let you change from rwd to 4wd and also change gear ratio's. The external differential is mainly due to the engine layout. there is quite a ways between the output of the trans and the front wheels in the eypical RWD layout.
In a transverse layout the trans outputs are going right to the wheels anyways, thus taking away the need for a front driveshaft and external diff.

i have yet to see a transverse mounted engine with a AWD drivetrain that has a external front differential, but i am pretty dumb and inexperienced, so that doesnt mean much

[tpunx99GSX]

Originally posted by 520Talon@Sep 26 2004, 07:58 PM


P.S. Don't forget to tell them that your flux capasitor is also located in the tranny and is a sealed unit that doesn't need the fluid changes like the other manufactures who use external front diffs.
NOT TRUE. The Flux Capacitor is usually fit inside the cabin, thankfully it has a radiation blocker because the 1.7 gigawatts of power can produce my balls to glow green and shit, i know i wouldnt want my flux capacitor leaking and causing me to be sterile, i want my boys to swim.