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Mike_T

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Could this be a gear box breather ???
« on: 18 June 2009, 19:16:58 »
Hi, thanks for your help with the HBV job done and no leaks now.
Whilst doing this I found a rubber pipe at the back of the engine going nowhere its about 13mm o/d and 6mm i/d has it got a home or should it just be left in space ?? is it a breather as the other end  seams to come from the auto gear box
Hope you can help again  :-[
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Re: Could this be a gear box breather ???
« Reply #1 on: 18 June 2009, 19:20:35 »
Sounds very likely! No picture then?  ::)  ::)  ::)  :y
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Re: Could this be a gear box breather ???
« Reply #2 on: 18 June 2009, 19:20:41 »
Yes mate, auto box breather pipe...goes nowhere :y
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Re: Could this be a gear box breather ???
« Reply #3 on: 18 June 2009, 19:21:34 »
Yes it sound as if it's the autobox breather and yes just leave it open ended.
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Re: Could this be a gear box breather ???
« Reply #4 on: 18 June 2009, 19:22:14 »
I do believe its a breather and should be left alone. I recall reading it a couple of times here on the forum.
 ( If I'm wrong the guys will correct me ;))
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Re: Could this be a gear box breather ???
« Reply #5 on: 18 June 2009, 19:29:57 »
sounds like it :)
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Re: Could this be a gear box breather ???
« Reply #6 on: 18 June 2009, 20:19:31 »
As above.
Believe discussed by several OOFers about March time.
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Re: Could this be a gear box breather ???
« Reply #7 on: 18 June 2009, 20:44:49 »
Hi and thanks again, you all deserve a medal awarded for the peace of mind you have given me,   :y
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Re: Could this be a gear box breather ???
« Reply #8 on: 18 June 2009, 21:20:47 »
It should be left attached and unblocked, but secured "up high". If it were to fall down it might just syphon all your gearbox fluid out !!!!

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Re: Could this be a gear box breather ???
« Reply #9 on: 18 June 2009, 22:24:36 »
Hey..A thought.  Can we top up the box oil through the breather pipe...?
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Re: Could this be a gear box breather ???
« Reply #10 on: 18 June 2009, 22:38:20 »
Theres a thought,would be interested to know the answer. :-/
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Re: Could this be a gear box breather ???
« Reply #11 on: 18 June 2009, 22:46:37 »
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Hey..A thought.  Can we top up the box oil through the breather pipe...?


How would you know the level ??? before, after and during ???  Too much is just as bad as too little ... :(
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Re: Could this be a gear box breather ???
« Reply #12 on: 18 June 2009, 22:46:44 »
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Hey..A thought.  Can we top up the box oil through the breather pipe...?

I would imagine the answer is yes (but don't quote me on that) but I don't see any real benefit as you still need to get the level plug out to know when you've put enough in :-? :-?
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Oh... And it'd be a royal PITA trying to get more than a thimble full of fluid down a pipe that size :o :o :o[/edit]
« Last Edit: 18 June 2009, 22:47:48 by Lazydocker »
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Re: Could this be a gear box breather ???
« Reply #13 on: 18 June 2009, 23:29:35 »
where would the breather be usually on a TD ?
if i can find it ill tell you if you can fill it there or not tomorow
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Re: Could this be a gear box breather ???
« Reply #14 on: 19 June 2009, 01:14:52 »
Rats !  So its possible but you run a huge risk of over filling then...Darn.
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