Stuck in a bog for 30 min
12-22-20 | 03:19 PM
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That's good to know. I avoided a huge swamp/bog that was past diff deep last week because I was worried about damaging the diff/tc/tranny. I think one of my projects this winter will be to re-route the diff breather... although I have been reading that they are a one-way breather... anyone have insight on this?
12-22-20 | 11:59 PM
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12-23-20 | 04:52 AM
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I am fairly positive it is a one way valve but the parts for breather extension are definitely two way. I still have them set aside for a future install.
No personal experience but from what I gather reading other reports elsewhere:
• One way valve has potential to get blocked by debris. - This ends up potentially blowing out axle seals as pressure has to go somewhere
• One way valve has potential to be held open by debris - This has potential to let water in
Perhaps it is more or less caused by what you are driving in?
Speculation: Traversing clear mountain creeks/rivers not an issue... while treading mud and who knows what one can have issues
No personal experience but from what I gather reading other reports elsewhere:
• One way valve has potential to get blocked by debris. - This ends up potentially blowing out axle seals as pressure has to go somewhere
• One way valve has potential to be held open by debris - This has potential to let water in
Perhaps it is more or less caused by what you are driving in?
Speculation: Traversing clear mountain creeks/rivers not an issue... while treading mud and who knows what one can have issues
Last edited by Acrad; 12-23-20 at 09:24 AM.
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