What is this breather hose & why is it all oily?
02-08-2005, 11:08 AM
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What is this breather hose & why is it all oily?
In my engine compartment (3.4L), on the driver's side, about half-way back to the firewall, is a hose that comes up that has a breather-type end on it. It is clamped to the side of the wheel well wall. From that breather-type end, and all the way down the hose, it is all oily & cruddy. What is that thing and is it normal to look like that? I dont have a pic, but I can post one later if needed.
02-08-2005, 12:31 PM
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It's a safety feature in that the diff being able to breath protects the seals, but it shouldn't be spitting oil unless it's overfilled or has an air locker with a bad o-ring.
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