diff breather

[bigkev1986]

ok, im sure you all know the answer to this but what and why is a diff breather?

thanks

kev

[Gamedawn]

A diff has a breather so that the oil can expand and contract as the diff heats and cools. If there was no breather the seals would blow. The breather is extended to somewhere high up for offroading so that water can't get in through it.

[bigkev1986]

thanks very much

kev

[arron]

its a simple mod just unscrew breather and fit a push fit fitting in and add pipe.//

[captain_chaos]

complete guide here
http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/techsite/diffbreathers.htm