Member Since: 17 Feb 2017
Location: London
Posts: 161
Rear Diff Information required please
So I have a leaking rear diff, clearly to do with pressure as after a few issues with the fill plug it has now migrated to the offside driveshaft seal, which is also fairly new.
I am trying to find out exactly how the breather works. I know the pipe is clear for the breather but I can only now summarise that the blockage is at the top of the diff where the pipe enters the diff.
Can I just poke a screwdriver in there to clear it and then change the oil again or is there some sort of one way valve to release pressure but not let anything back in?
Thank is advance!!!
8th Oct 2017 1:42 pm
AL_P
Member Since: 17 Feb 2017
Location: London
Posts: 161
Any diff experts on here can help please???
10th Oct 2017 7:15 am
sputnixb51
Member Since: 23 Apr 2013
Location: Morayshire
Posts: 833
I believe the breather terminates in the body behind the left rear light, perhaps applying a small vacuume (suck)here would prove more with less risk initially?
10th Oct 2017 9:54 am
AL_P
Member Since: 17 Feb 2017
Location: London
Posts: 161
Thanks for your reply ππ»
I have already removed the pipe and ensured that it is clear, you are however correct it ends in the body, behind the fuel cap and runs alongside the fuel filler pipe.
I will give blowing some air a go in first, just wondering if there is a non return valve in the top of the diff where the pipe attaches that may prevent air or any other tool from going in.
10th Oct 2017 11:51 am
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10359
I don't think there is a one way valve.
10th Oct 2017 12:14 pm
sputnixb51
Member Since: 23 Apr 2013
Location: Morayshire
Posts: 833
Just had a look at a g/box and transfer box I have just a hole and push fit union, not expected to be upside down long!
10th Oct 2017 1:00 pm
AL_P
Member Since: 17 Feb 2017
Location: London
Posts: 161
π
Will have a go at gentle pushing a screwdriver into the top of the box and see if there is an obstruction ππ»
Will post an update once itβs done but there Iβd definitely a blockage!
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum