axle breathers

[Dr.Ed]

Finally got a snorkel for the disco, now need to think about extending the axle and gearbox breathers. The question is:  is there any reason why i can't just run an extension from the breather pipes in the engine bay up to the top of the snorkel instead of replacing them completely?

Thanks,

[Rasbo]

no reason what so ever.........dont forget your bung plugs before you go swimming :D

[chris9119]

Don't forget that you have 5 breathers if your a manual box..., two axles, gear and trans boxes and the fuel tank.

There's also one on the diesel fuel pump, but I never bothered with this one myself.

Chris

[4 landies]

 I thought of running the breathers up the snorkel but decided on a junction block under the bonnet so I only had to run one pipe up the snorkel.

[Rasbo]

if you do raise them make sure you loop ends to prevent any thing running down them

[BigA]

there is a guy on fleebay selling a kit that is for extending your existing, and a lot cheaper than the normal kits.

i need to do mine, i am sure i could get the fitting from screwfix or somewhere if only new what i needed rather than buy a ready made up kit :? (waits in anticipation for a nice helpful reply  :lol: )

[Rasbo]

havent got a catalogue with me, but you just need the diameter of the pipe and then all you need is an "adapter" to fit in it and some more hose.

Take a hose off and go see the unhelpfull children at b&q

[Dr.Ed]

thanks for the answers, think i'll save myself half the task and just run the extensions - feel a trip to my local hydraulic hose place coming on!

[python]

im sure you can use the silicon hose from fish tanks, the airline stuff.

[ukmudmaster]

Hi, I make and sell these ( on eBay as well).
Dont use silicone, its too soft and will collapse with vacuum and kinks when bent.
Use 6mm nylon tube.
If you just want fittings, I can do them at a sensible price, if you want extensions with a looped end,
Email me for cost, it will be competitive and and easier than DIY,
Dave

[crazymac]

I bought the kit from http://www.wizardbilt.com/Breathers.htm

it is excellent, well thought out and reasonably priced :dance:

[4 landies]

 Got my kit from wizardbiltz.

 4 pipes 4 banjos and all copper washers total cost was £25 off ebay and no joints in the pipes.

 Paid £15 for a junction block so only had to run one pipe up the snorkel.

[wizard]

Hi
Our manifold has evolved a bit since the early days.
This is what it looks like now

Breather manifold

And other breather bits breathers

Nylon tube is the way to go.Its hard so it wont get squashed ,its resistant to oils and fuel and i comes in nice colours !!


Regards
wizard

[4 landies]

Hi
Our manifold has evolved a bit since the early days.
This is what it looks like now

Breather manifold

 Thats the manifold I have and it looks the dogs danglies under the bonnet