Need help: 80 series Tech Question (2 Viewers)

[G-Cat]

Just back from a 1800 mile road trip. New radiator did great (thanks c-dan!)

I noticed a couple of oil patches in the driveway this morning. Further investigation reveals the following:

There is a rubber tube/hose extending from the driver-side engine compartment (inside the frame rail) with a "tension fastner) on the end that was disconected. I re-conected it to it obvious mate: this being a brass nipple on the driverside axel tube, just inside the frame rail and located on the backside of the axel tube.

So, what kind of fluid did I lose and how do I replace it? It's all over the front undercarriage on the driver's side. Anyone?

Thanks,

Garth

 

[Rookie2]

Sounds like the differential breather hose. I'd check the level of your diff fluid to make sure there's enough in there.


Rookie2

 

[Beowulf]

Garth,

You should consider extending your front and rear diff breathers and modifying the flapper valve to eliminate a vacuum which leads to inner axle tube seal failure. (All this assumes you plan to use the 80 off-road. It it's destined to be a mall cruiser then you can forego this project.)

-B-

 

[dclee]

Also check that you don't have water in the axle. If your gear oil is gray and goopy instead of clear, you should probably get ready for a front axle job. But you could just drain and refill and see if it stays clear.

HTH,

 

[97 FZJ80]

Garth,

I'm having a BF repacking party at my house on 13-Nov. PM if you're interested in joining us.

John