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Merchant Automotive 10381 Transfer Case Upgrade with Drain PlugsThe Merchant Automotive 10381 Transfer Case Upgrade with Drain Plugs for your 01 07 GM 6. 6L Duramax is the best upgrade you can make to your GM transfer case (model 136, 146, 246, 261, 261HD, 263HD, 263XHD, 261XHD) to prevent the ever increasing problem of pump rub. What is pump rub? The GM transfer cases use a gear pump inside the case that is driven off the mainshaft. The pump forces oil to the planetary as well as the drive sprocket sleeve.
The Merchant Automotive 10381 Transfer Case Upgrade with Drain Plugs for your 01-07 GM 6.6L Duramax is the best upgrade you can make to your GM transfer case (model 136, 146, 246, 261, 261HD, 263HD, 263XHD, 261XHD) to prevent the ever increasing problem of pump rub.What is pump rub?
The GM transfer cases use a gear pump inside the case that is driven off the mainshaft. The pump forces oil to the planetary as well as the drive sprocket sleeve. Because the pump is driven by the shaft, the housing of the pump must 'float' in the rear housing. There are 5 tabs around the housing that fit into spots in the rear housing to position the pump. Over time, the pump can start to wear on the rear housing. GM installed a spring steel clip in the housing intended to prevent wear but the clip can break and render useless
Being that the pump housing is aluminum and is a harder material then the magnesium rear housing, it can wear a hole in the rear housing and cause a very small leak. This leak is high enough in the case that it typically will not leak when vehicle is not moving and therefore not leaving any drops on the ground. Typically the condition is not found until there is transfer case damage from running the case out of fluid.With installation of this kit, you will have a LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY against pump rub.
Included Components:
- Merchant Automotive billet transfer case pump housing
- Transfer case adapter gasket at trans
- RTV Silicone
- Blue Threadlock
- Magnetic Drain Plugs
- Merchant Automotive sticker
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Application Guide |
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Year |
Model |
Transfer Case Model Number |
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1998-2007 |
GM Silverado/Sierra - 1500, 1500HD, 2500, 2500HD, 3500 |
NP246, NP261HD, NP263HD, NP261XHD, NP263XHD |
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1998-2003 |
Blazer / Jimmy |
NP236 |
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1999-2005 |
Astro/Safari |
NP136 |
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1999-2007 |
Escalade |
NP246, NP149 |
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2002-2007 |
Avalanche 1500/2500 |
NP246, NP261, NP263, NP263HD |
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1998-2007 |
Suburban/Yukon/Tahoe/Yukon XL 1500/2500 |
NP246 |
Frequently Asked Questions:
What do I do with the OEM anti rattle clip when installing this upgrade?
You can discard the factory clip during installation of this kit. Its been designed to work with the clip removed.
What other parts will I need to install this upgrade kit?
We tried to make the kit all inclusive for a basic installation. This is taking into consideration of course that its being installed as preventative measures. If its being installed as part of a repair or after pump rub has occurred, there is no real way to know the extent of the damage inside the case until it is torn down. Most times, as long as the case has not run out of fluid, it can usually be repaired with a new rear housing and seal and prevented from ever happening again using the upgrade kit. Regardless of the reason for installing this upgrade, you will need to refill the transfer case with oil. We recommend our Performance Transfer Case Oil for use in ALL transfer cases.
WARRANTY INFO:
Lifetime
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Super good, it really keeps the cold well
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Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Perfect Buy for you Hardworking Man/Women
I’ve bought my husband 3 of these already for work we love them easy to clean super durable perfect for his job. Keeps his coffee nice and hot and his chilled drinks nice and cool! We love it every chance we get we buy another one.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Doesn’t maintain hot too long.
I love this cup because the material is good for heavy duty jobs like mine. I took off one star because it does keep hot but not for super long, it lasts hot for about 2-3 hours. Other than that it’s easy to wash and the magnet that comes on the cup is super strong which comes in handy for not loosing it. It magnetized on to the cup.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2025
★★★★★ 5
It's the best.
I'm picky on my coffee cups. Klien though has made a great cup for ones like me who work construction. This tumbler not only keeps your coffee hot, but is tough as hell. I can't count how many times it's fallen, dropped, or accidently kicked and still works like new. The rubber bottom and sides grip great. The magnet is strong and helps with tipping over, or possibly dropping. The locking lid also helps with spills.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Best tumbler I've ever owned
I use this tumbler as a travel cup for my coffee primarily. I have also drank cold beverages out of it. Both are satisfying experiences. Why does this product appeal to me so much that I would buy one, recieve it and then buy another? Because they got it RIGHT.
They didn't waste time trying to put a handle on it that would be too big for some hands and too small for others. Instead, they put a grip surface on it that is comfortable and secure with or without gloves. A cup for all seasons and working men and women of America.
The lid screws on, and the drink spout cover snaps in place open and closed. Even better, it doesn't rub on your nose when you drink out of it. Stainless steel inside and out, except for the thick lid and grip surface. Keeps coffee hot way longer than I'm used to, but don't know for sure how long because I don't waste much time drinking it. I have one for my truck and one for my Jeep so I'll never be without it. Yeah. Love it that much. I don't use the provided rare earth magnets for the cup, but I put them to good use elsewhere. I can see where they would come in handy in the construction or other trades. I use the cups on my commute, around the house, and while enjoying the outdoors.
Keep up the good work, people!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2022