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I just off the phone with them again and they're saying they filled the fluid to the proper level, cleaned everything up, and it appears all seals are intact and the fluid was coming out of the top case breather tube. After test-driving the car they're saying everything is functioning OK and not making any whining or howling noises. A case has been opened with Mitsubishi with everything documented in case a problem arises in the future, but for now they're saying the car is ready to go. I'll of course listen for any noise very carefully and if I don't feel it's 100% I'll be leaving it at the dealership.

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Sweet! No down time ftw!

I am going to see if MAP can check my levels while my car is there...better safe than sorry.

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Definitely, this is beginning to sound like more common of a problem. One up there and two down here that we know about...so far. Easiest thing to do is just remove the fill plug and let any excess drain out.

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I'm almost at 30k on mine though...i am guessing it would've happened by now if it wasn't right.

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Most likely. You're definitely due for a fluid change though. Mitsu's interval is 30k normal and 15k severe.

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Yep...total fluid change is on my spring time list.

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I was planning on changing my transfer case and rear differential at 15k miles...my car almost made it!

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So they would've covered this under warranty if it needed it? Or if it still will need it? (which hopefully it won't)

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Mitsubishi FTL ! Don Herring FTW ! Thats great news for you, Stopping the car and having it towed likely saved you from further damage from heat expansion. Awesome!

If i only I could say the same good things about our dealership here in town. Fuck Brookdale.. you bunch of assholes!
Whew ..feel much better.
Shawn

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So transfer cases howl and whine when fluid comes out? That is odd...

So nothing was replaced as well? Im guessing you just stopped the car because of the noise?

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Yes, it appears so.
Odd indeed, but they have test-driven it and say it's making no abnormal noises. I will test-drive to confirm before taking it home. It is good knowing everything was documented (including the factory drain/fill plugs being untouched since the factory) in case something occurs down the road...at least these things have 60k mile warranties.

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I definitely have to agree; so far they've been great regarding warranty and mods. I hope the car is fine as they claim and I have no further issues to deal with.

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Good luck

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Wonder if it'd be worth it to "not" have MAP check it, and bring it to the dealer to check it as MAP would break that factory paint seal thing Chris mentioned by checking the fluid level. I'd think a break in that paint would give the dealership an out to say "it's been worked on, we can't guarantee anything anymore". Just a thought.

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I just got home and the car seems fine. Any drivetrain noise it's making I would say is ordinary for an Evo with driveshaft and rear diff bushings. Don did reconfirm that everything has been documented and Mitsu corporate has been notified just in case something occurs later on.

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murlo has a built motor and a six puck...Brookdale isn't covering shit. lol.

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All the guys at Don Herring asked me about mod-wise was to make sure I was still on the stock clutch, they said as long as the clutch was stock then it wouldn't be a problem.

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Yes, Kracka you put F350 BBQSAUC under your avatar :) I approve, lol.

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LOL I didn't do it, but I'm guessing Scheides did!

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Hahahahahaha love it!