Icekottarinn S. Markus Johannsson Reykjavik, Iceland (35 posts) Registered: 07/17/2011 07:47PM Main British Car: Triumph Spitfire Mark III 1968 1300 |
Rear axle - air breathing?
Can anyone inform me if there is a "air breathing" on the Rear Axle (rear diff) in Spitfire Mk3?
If so (as I hope) where is it ? :) It has a leak problem in my car and I just wanted to make sure it was "breathing" - is there a common leak problem for this diff/rear axle? If so any good advices appreciated. Thanks Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/24/2011 06:44AM by Icekottarinn. |
Icekottarinn S. Markus Johannsson Reykjavik, Iceland (35 posts) Registered: 07/17/2011 07:47PM Main British Car: Triumph Spitfire Mark III 1968 1300 |
Re: Rear axle - air breathing?
Anyone?
Does this rear axle have a "breathing"? |
Re: Rear axle - air breathing?
On my TR6 differential there is a small cotter pin that fits loosely in a hole for breathing. Look for something similar on the top of your differential. You will most likely find it on the back half of the differential that is made out of cast aluminum.
Cheers Byron |
Bill Young Bill Young Kansas City, MO (1337 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:23AM Main British Car: '73 MG Midget V6 , '59 MGA I6 2.8 GM, 4.0 Jeep |
Re: Rear axle - air breathing?
We've seen your post. I personally don't know, no sign of a vent in the manuals but I would think that it should have a vent to prevent lubricant blowing out the seals. I'll check with a friend of mine who has a Spitfire and let you know,might take a day or two though.
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Icekottarinn S. Markus Johannsson Reykjavik, Iceland (35 posts) Registered: 07/17/2011 07:47PM Main British Car: Triumph Spitfire Mark III 1968 1300 |
Re: Rear axle - air breathing?
Thank you Byron, I did check this out, but it is not easy to see without removing the diff from its place. I will try again tomorrow when in the garage.
And thank you Bill for replying, I would appreciate the answer from your friend. |