Yeah I'm looking at that option too, as I need a few other parts.Quote:
Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster
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Yeah I'm looking at that option too, as I need a few other parts.Quote:
Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster
So after reading this thread, i was intent on replacing the breather. Picked one up from LR today and popped the bonnet when i got home, only to be greeted by this
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/12/392.jpg
Mine is a 2013 model and ive had it since Feb this year. Me thinks i probably should have opened the bonnet earlier and checked. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/icons/icon6.png
cheers
Geoff
Well, at least you've now got a spare if you ever need it.[bigsmile1]Quote:
Originally Posted by geoffmc
Martin
Wow - that's a lot of coin for a 90 degree elastomer bend with a filter? inside and an end cap!?
Considering we are mainly keeping under bonnet dirt and splashed water spray out of the diff breather tube, would a cheaper option be to install a sintered bronze fuel filter instead?
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You can get these for $5-10 bucks at a local mower shop (not fact-checked but online anyhow). There are different types with and without the plastic tubing over it.
Can someone convince me why I shouldn't use one?
Thanks Matti
None at all and I share your dismay! It’s extortion for what it is.Quote:
Originally Posted by matti4556
So I did mine today
$20 worth of bits from supercheap
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/12/679.jpg
Existing line cut
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/12/680.jpg
New bronze filter fitted
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/12/681.jpg
And looped and zip tied off
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/12/682.jpg
Hardest thing was cutting the old filter off with a razor blade. As far as DIY jobs go this is easier than changing the internal light bulbs!
Any joy with identifying the rear and TC ones Dan?
Haven't tried yet. I plan to get under there and have a good look tomorrow. Gotta check and see of the front diff is actually leaking too. Fingers crossed!Quote:
Originally Posted by LRD414
So the rear diff breather appears to follow the rear aircon lines at the rear right wheel arch. I didn't take the arch liner out and couldn't trace it any further. I pulled the jack holder out but couldn't see it in there. I'm assuming its next to the air con system behind that rear panel, so is probably fairly well protected, but one day I will confirm that.
Couldn't find the TC breather. It needs to be pulled out to fix a leaky seal though so I can update when I've done that. Won't be til late Jan early Feb though
Cheers
Dan
Think I got mine done for under 20c
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/12/691.jpg
Original was chopped off with cable snippers. Confirmed unit was completely blocked.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/12/692.jpg
Hose is exact size as pot plant hose in my garden. This form of dribbler fitting has a s-bend pattern and you can vary the (air)water flow. Screws into the cut off hose. Remove power steering reservoir for finger access.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/12/693.jpg
Job done looking factory spec.
I reckon if you can prise off the top of the original fitting with needle nose pliers you could the use a small drill bit to clear the foam and put the top back on and reuse the original part. You’d have to be going very very deep to be at any risk of getting water in.
Using my method above you could also use a male-male hose joiner to additional reticulation hose and run the end to any preferred location.
