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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: Chris Putt on July 01, 2007, 22:50:03

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: Chris Putt on July 01, 2007, 22:50:03

Looking at the cheapest way to put breathers on my Disco's axles/transferbox/gearbox, anyone know where I can get the correct banjo bolts (someone mentioned some fuel fittings may work?).

Cheers

Chris

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: Disco-Ron on July 01, 2007, 23:00:43

I bought this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LAND-ROVER-Gearbox-Axle-Breathers-The-Ultimate-Kit_W0QQitemZ170119249351QQihZ007QQcategoryZ31348QQcmdZViewItem
granted a long way from the cheapest option, but it's all there nice n neat!

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: stageonesimmo on July 02, 2007, 00:40:03

Micro-irrigation pipe from the gardening section of B&Q - It pushes onto the existing fittings once you've cut the old pipe off carefully so as not to score the metal pipe, then route it along the chassis up to bulkhead level as high as you want - I did my front and rear axle for less than a fiver.  Once I have a snorkel fitted, I'll just 'T' the 2 pipes together into one, same with the g/box and t/box then route the 2 pipes up the snorkel to get them as high as possible using the 5M or so I have left on the roll I bought.  Easy.

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: chris9119 on July 02, 2007, 06:13:37

Don't forget the fuel tank breather :wink:

Chris

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: Dr Strangeglove on July 02, 2007, 08:40:54

What size fittings are required?  Are they a BSP size?

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: Steven on July 02, 2007, 11:34:35

Quote from: "chris9119"

Don't forget the fuel tank breather :wink:

Chris

Another one, hmm, so how many are they all together? A know quite a few.

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: Disco_Stu on July 02, 2007, 12:39:43

4 not including fuel or crancase breathers.

Get 1/8 BSP elbow swivels from a hydraulics supplier.

Did mine this weekend, really good. Busy at mo but will post a pic tonight.

Stu.

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: Range Rover Blues on July 02, 2007, 13:34:50

Depending how deep you go the fuel tank is not the biggest issue, in fact if you have a carbon cannister on your car (92? onwards?) then the fuel tank is better protected than the axles or boxes, pluss it's a lot further back in the car.

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: Bulli on July 02, 2007, 14:26:35

still if you are going to all the trouble of doing the rest spend an extra 1-0 mins and finish the job!

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: muddyjames on July 02, 2007, 16:02:55

I bought a kit off some chap on here. Cant remember his name now though. Looks really neet as all the pipes got to a manifold you bolt to the bulk head then 1 pipe goes up the snorkel edge or where ever you want.

I still cant find my gearbox or transfer box breathers so haven't plumbed them in yet. anyone know where they are?

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: Disco_Stu on July 02, 2007, 17:56:20

Located on the top of the box. If you have the limb size and articulation of a spider monkey then you can do them from underneath.

If however you have forearms like Popeye and fingers like cows tits as I have, go via the centre console. It means drilling some rivets out but at least you can see what ur doin!

Stu.

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: muddyjames on July 02, 2007, 18:15:59

the replies on this forum are brilliant today. Making me laugh!! :lol:

I have arms in the middle of a spider monkey and cows tits.

I think I will leave it be for the time being then. If it aint broke dont fix it comes to mind!

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: hairyasswelder on July 02, 2007, 21:47:46

Rangie 5 speed box if it helps  :wink:
These are pneumatic fittings  :wink:

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: hairyasswelder on July 02, 2007, 21:52:17

Mine is auto box and I cheated and used a straight connector from original pipe for the two from g/box & t/box  8) and extended with 6mm o/d nylon pneumatic tubing  :wink:

Steve

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: Disco_Stu on July 02, 2007, 21:56:21

Pics as promised.

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: TDi90 on July 02, 2007, 21:57:51

Quote from: "muddyjames"

I bought a kit off some chap on here. Cant remember his name now though.

WIZARD  8)
i baught the ultimate kit off him a couple of weeks ago, he did me a mud club rate and it came a couple days later! v. pleased  8)

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: Dave J on July 04, 2007, 19:27:05

Hi Stu

were did you get the fitting, is it local?

the only place i can find is pertex in wigan, not had chance to get down there yet.

Dave

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: Jake on July 05, 2007, 08:45:39

There are off the shelf kits avalible for breathers which include all 5 breathers (inc a new timing case plate with breather holes fitted)
Most good 4x4 parts dealers will stock them.
 :D

Title: Discovery Axle/tranfer/gearbox breathers.
Post by: Disco_Stu on July 05, 2007, 23:11:02

Hi Dave, sorry for the delay.

Its a place called anchor hydraulics in wigan. Leeds street on the miry lane ind estate near 7 stars bridge.

They were about £3 each.