| Author | Message | ||
     Brad Noviski (Bradnoviski) New Member Username: Bradnoviski Post Number: 31 Registered: 02-2003 |
I have read that there is a breather plug on the transfer case. Is this true? If so where is it located and how do I get to it? If I can fix this leak, then my rig will be leak free. Even if only for a day. Thanks Brad 96 D1 74K on the clock | ||
| Richard Dekkard (Richard_dekkard) New Member Username: Richard_dekkard Post Number: 35 Registered: 04-2003 |
are you suggesting you are going to plug the breather? that could be rather a bad thing to do.... | ||
| Brad Noviski (Bradnoviski) Member Username: Bradnoviski Post Number: 44 Registered: 02-2003 |
no I want to make sure it is not plugged | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior Member Username: Carter Post Number: 2421 Registered: 04-2002 |
It is up on top and has a small line coming out of it like the axles and transmision breathers | ||
| Brad Noviski (Bradnoviski) Member Username: Bradnoviski Post Number: 45 Registered: 02-2003 |
How do I get to it. I have never seen it from below and I have spent many hours under the truck looking at the trasfer case thanks | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior Member Username: Carter Post Number: 2422 Registered: 04-2002 |
well I've never really seen it... I've been told its there and have reached up there and felt it. I am going to extend it in a week or so when I am done with finals, I'll try and give you further details then if you still need them. | ||
| Paul T. Schram (Paulschram) Senior Member Username: Paulschram Post Number: 1400 Registered: 02-2002 |
The transfer case breather is on the top of the transfer case, near the shifter levers. Why extend it? It already runs to the top of the engine. If you're in that deep, you have other more than likely greater problems than water in the transfer case. By the time you get the breathers wet, your distributor, ignition amplifier and unless fitted with a snorkel, your airbox is wet too. Once the front seal is under water, you are also likely drawing water in through there as well. | ||
| Peter Matusov (Pmatusov) Senior Member Username: Pmatusov Post Number: 711 Registered: 09-2002 |
he ain't got no distributor, Paul. nothing to worry about, it'll hydrolock before the ignition cuts out. | ||
| Paul T. Schram (Paulschram) Senior Member Username: Paulschram Post Number: 1405 Registered: 02-2002 |
D'Oh, missed that, thanx peter. OK, coil packs! Same effect, they ain't water tight... Crank position sensor too. Peace, Paul | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior Member Username: Carter Post Number: 2423 Registered: 04-2002 |
I plan on sealing up lots of other stuff, I don't plan on driving through lakes just for the fun of it but if I take an unexpected dive again I want as much of it sealed up as possible. Nice to know it is up by the engine though I hadn't tracked the end down yet and have been dreading crawling around under there looking for it. | ||
| Paul T. Schram (Paulschram) Senior Member Username: Paulschram Post Number: 1406 Registered: 02-2002 |
Carter: The breathers for the trannie and transfer case aren't an issue for most of us. For one thing, these sorts of things can be dumped and refilled (although I'm not certain what would happen to the trannie). The engine continuing to run long enough to get me home is my main concern. I have extended the breathers for my axles, though. Peace, Paul | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior Member Username: Carter Post Number: 2426 Registered: 04-2002 |
Well I am extending them into the airbox, worst case scenareo is that it does nothing but prevent the ends from getting clogged with mud (a real possiblity if you have ever looked under my hood  ) | ||
| Peter Matusov (Pmatusov) Senior Member Username: Pmatusov Post Number: 715 Registered: 09-2002 |
Carter, pick one of these little K&N filters in your local parts store, and stick it on the end of the breather. The only K&N's claim that seems to be of use to us is that they don't let water through. Keep them oiled, and you should be fine. If water's up to your hood, there are bigger issues. peter | ||
| Brad Noviski (Bradnoviski) Member Username: Bradnoviski Post Number: 46 Registered: 02-2003 |
if the breather is routed to the engine bay, then the chances of it being plug are low? Is that true. I have two bolts that leak. I have tried thread selant from permatex but it does not work. I was think that if the breather is pluged, it pressure could build up and force out oil even with the sealant on. Am I out to lunch on thinking this way? Is there another trhead sealer that will work? I am going to try it again but try Lucas oil stabilizer and thread sealer. Would "Right Stuff" work/ It seams to work on everything else. Any suggestion are appreciated. Bn | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior Member Username: Carter Post Number: 2427 Registered: 04-2002 |
Thanks Peter but I think I will stick to my original plan , the K&N filter can still get the tip clogged with mud. This has been done my many others before me don't worry. | ||
| Peter Matusov (Pmatusov) Senior Member Username: Pmatusov Post Number: 716 Registered: 09-2002 |
Carter, these little filters are of a kid's fist size, about 2.5" dia x 2" tall. If _that_ is suspended right under the hood, and plugged with mud... you ain't going nowhere! | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior Member Username: Carter Post Number: 2428 Registered: 04-2002 |
I appreciate the thought and know how big the filters are (I am using them in my lines so fumes don't get into the air box) but trust me I've got it under control over here. | ||
| Paul T. Schram (Paulschram) Senior Member Username: Paulschram Post Number: 1408 Registered: 02-2002 |
Brad: There is a chance your breathers have become plugged. Try running a small piece of wire down the tube. This may push whatever is occluding the tube into the transfer case or trannie, but I think this is a safer way to go than using compressed air which might damage something else, more expensive to fix. If you have the capability, it might be even better to draw a vacuum on the breather tube. Just because the breathers end in the engine compartment, there is no guarantee that some bug didn't think that was a nifty place to build a nest. Peace, Paul | ||
| Brad Noviski (Bradnoviski) Member Username: Bradnoviski Post Number: 48 Registered: 02-2003 |
Paul thanks for the tip. all the breathers are clear. I suspect leaking bolt on the cover. brad |
