Transfer case leak...Replace whole case?
 

My brother owns a 2009 Lexus RX350. Took it in for typical maintenance and they came back and said he has a transfer case leak and they recommend replacement...of the case. I guess if there was a legit leak maybe a new seal? But a compete case replace? Seems excessive. Granted it might be a bear to get at - no idea. Wanna charge him $2300 to reseal.

Remind me tomorrow, I'll ask my brother.

He runs the shop for one of the largest Toyota dealers in S Fl.

I'm assuming it's a Toyota part.

2,300 to reseal... I bet the majority of that is labor to remove it...

Most dealerships R&R parts, they don't actually repair anything. Unless the case is cracked and is a material that cannot be welded, it should be repairable. I would get a second opinion at a quality independent shop.

Not knowing what is wrong its impossible to provide any details but there are various seals and repair sleeves available for the transfer case.

My "former" Toyota shop has a Replace don't Repair policy. I'd get an independent trans shop to look at it.