Hi all. I have seen a few kits on ebay for going wading. up to now iv not done too much incase i do any damage. Iv seen one kit that extends all breathers including the bell housing and timing belt and can be left in? basically i would like to know am i best to get one of these kits or is it best to just get the 2 plugs and put them in the bell housing and timing belt before going off road and take them out after? thanks for help
Wading breathers???
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I would have thought the answer is obvious but would be v interested to hear the answers from those who know....
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must like ta keep crawlin under muddy landies :doh:
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Also, you will also have to install both wading plugs before you go and remove afterwards at sometime.
Timing belt 'breather' kits are normaly installed in the inspection plate plate so the belt area can breath.
Having the two plugs screwed in the bottom of the timing case are to let oil OUT. For example you have a slight engine oil leak on the rear main seal and this leaks into the bellhousing, with a plug in the oil will eventually contaminate the clutch. And the same applies to the cam belt plug.
There may be a breather out there that you can leave installed that will let out oil but not let in water, if not fit the plugs before you go wading and take them when you have finished (well after you have jet washed all the mud off) and put them in the tool box. If you wade regularly then leave them in place and perhaps take them out once a month to check for oil (my choice).
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Dave
Having the two plugs screwed in the bottom of the timing case are to let oil OUT. For example you have a slight engine oil leak on the rear main seal and this leaks into the bellhousing, with a plug in the oil will eventually contaminate the clutch. And the same applies to the cam belt plug.
There may be a breather out there that you can leave installed that will let out oil but not let in water, if not fit the plugs before you go wading and take them when you have finished (well after you have jet washed all the mud off) and put them in the tool box. If you wade regularly then leave them in place and perhaps take them out once a month to check for oil (my choice).
regards
Dave
