Next on the list, transfer case seal leak.

[Rally1]

I just picked up a silver 2006 LR3 SE with 100k miles and evidence off heavy offroad use. I caught most things on the inspection, but a couple new things are creeping up.

After lower control arms and various other front suspension repairs, I was under the car to identify which compressor I have, and I see a fair amount of grease/oil thrown around the place. It wasn't there a week ago.

First I want to confirm I have my under car anatomy correct, it's the transfer case im looking at right...

You can see a ring of discarded fluid, and when I put my finger in there there is a fair amount or grease (i say grease because it's quite thick).

So as a point of reference I rolled under the wifes LR3, and it looks much better. I have to dig through her repair records, as hers looks to have been repaired/replaced.

I'll be taking it into the shop, the car has an extended warranty that expires in 2weeks, and so far it's failed to cover almost anything... But maybe my luck will change.

 

[Rally1]

Similar thread: http://www.landroverworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=26109

But it's talking oil, and this is clearly grease inside the lip I am seeing.

 

[Trynian]

The grease you are seeing is from the drive line joint not the transfer case. My 06 has been throwing that grease for about 5 years. all that will happen is that eventually you will have to replace the rear drive line. If it is not vibrating or making any extra noise I would not worry about it yet. Eventually you may start to feel a vibration with your hand on the sifter.

 

[Rally1]

Got it, ok that sounds better than any tcase work. Makes sense now that I look at how the mechanics of that connection is made in the thread above.
I'll clean the area around it, and keep an eye on it, I appreciate the info.

 

[Trynian]

If you are still under a warranty you could probably get the drive line replaced. mine was once and in about 24 months it started again.