Borg Warner 1356 Transfer Case Rebuild

[Nero]

So does that mean Mercon LV is what we should run in the manual trans too? Asking cause I probably should dump and refill soon.

 

[bulletpruf]

So does that mean Mercon LV is what we should run in the manual trans too? Asking cause I probably should dump and refill soon.

I just finished my ZF5 rebuild and filled it up today with Mercron V. In doing a bit of research, I saw a few folks said that the ZF5's don't like the low viscosity (LV) Mercron.

 

[hacked89]

So does that mean Mercon LV is what we should run in the manual trans too? Asking cause I probably should dump and refill soon.

trans - mercon v
Tc - mercon lv

 

[Nero]

I think I'm currently running dex/merc in both. So far no issues, but I'll get er swapped out.

 

[trackspeeder]

I wasn't aware that you needed special fluid for a manual style transfer case. I thought they just take ATF?

They run Mercon or Mercon V or any ATF. The new all wheel drive units require the over priced special fluid

 

[Nero]

Can confirm, did a fluid swap in the Audi recently. The t case for it used 0.9 liter of $120 fluid.

 

[ttman4]

trans - mercon v
Tc - mercon lv

I guess I never heard of Mercon LV
I been running just regular ATF in my ZF & my 1356. May be messing up?????

 

[ROCK HARVEY]

I think most of the universal ATFs are good to go. Just make sure it lists Ford XL-12 and/or Mercon LV as one of the fluids it’s meant to replace. The “red jug” Valvoline maxlife ATF lists Ford XL-12, I have used it in the past. I have motorcraft Mercon LV in mine now, that’s what Ford recommends.

The thing I know for sure is that you don’t want to use Mercon V. It says right on the bottle not to use it in transfer cases that originally called for Mercon.

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[Rdnck84_03]

So are we still good using dex3/merc. That's what I have always used.

James

 

[trackspeeder]

So are we still good using dex3/merc. That's what I have always used.

James

Yes.

 

[bulletpruf]

Well, it's all back together and installed. No real issues with reassembly.

I'll post a link to the YouTube video that I did on the process once it's edited and uploaded.

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[XOLATEM]

Nice job. Looks good. I like the manual selector linkage. Much better than a switch and module that reduces 4x4 to a "request" instead of a "command".

I will decide what mode my machine will operate in....not some computer "strategy".

 

[Nero]

I'm also lazy, and will allow our computer overlords to control my car

 

[bulletpruf]

Nice job. Looks good. I like the manual selector linkage. Much better than a switch and module that reduces 4x4 to a "request" instead of a "command".

I will decide what mode my machine will operate in....not some computer "strategy".

Yep. I'm all about manual stuff. Most of my musclecars have manual brakes, steering, and transmissions, too.

 

[bulletpruf]

Forgot to mention - I also welded a piece of metal onto the pump so it wouldn't rub through the case.