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Old 03-27-2008, 06:36 PM
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wHAT WAS THIS FOR??

I bought this 98 Limited about a year ago (running ok at the moment) and I'v been wondering and hoping that someone can tell me what this plugged-up 1/2" hose is for and why did some past mechanic cap it off. Please have a look at the pics You can even see a plastic clip to hold down the hose and the cap is rusted maybe suggesting it's been there a while?
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Old 03-27-2008, 06:43 PM
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well from the pics, it looks like its your front diff breather. You should be able to follow that tube down to your front diff. It does have a cap but it is supposed to be "breathing" so that one is right rusted and may be sealed shut.
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No mechanic capped it off, thats the breather. Albeit a bit aged.
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X3, looks like a front diff breather.
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Breather in need of maintenance. Check axle seals for leaks now.
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Thanks everybody, what shall I get done to this breather tube?
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Just a new breather/filter. The tube should be fine.
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