Went under my 98 Jeep to grease up the suspension linkages and found a large area on the tub, above the transfer case and transmission, wet with oil. I think it is a red tint, which makes me think it is transfer case or transmission fluid but I see no leaks whatsoever from either where the fill or drain plugs are. I just flushed and added new fluids to both a few months ago.
There is reddish fluid in the cable housing leading up to the transfer case as well and it is definitely red (blurry in pics). Is this actually a leak? It looks fairly new (still sparkly) like oil mixed in mud. Or maybe my RMS leakage, which is a drip at this point, spread there?
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On a separate note, the grease fitting boots almost all released the grease from a tiny hole in the middle of the boots after the first two pumps or so. Are those because of excess release holes or unwanted holes in my boots from wear and tear? They are as big as if you stuck a sewing needle in them and so the grease snakes out.
Thanks guys
There is reddish fluid in the cable housing leading up to the transfer case as well and it is definitely red (blurry in pics). Is this actually a leak? It looks fairly new (still sparkly) like oil mixed in mud. Or maybe my RMS leakage, which is a drip at this point, spread there?
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On a separate note, the grease fitting boots almost all released the grease from a tiny hole in the middle of the boots after the first two pumps or so. Are those because of excess release holes or unwanted holes in my boots from wear and tear? They are as big as if you stuck a sewing needle in them and so the grease snakes out.
Thanks guys