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E12 lsd oil breather thingy on top of diff.
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:18 pm
by problemchild75
My diff arrived today and has not got the breather type thing on top of diff I see some have and some haven't got it. Do I need it ??
Thanks
Re: E12 lsd oil breather thingy on top of diff.
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:21 pm
by nas80
Mine also doesn't have this canister.
Some didn't come with it
Re: E12 lsd oil breather thingy on top of diff.
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:38 pm
by problemchild75
Appears the bigger engines got them. What's its purpose ?
Re: E12 lsd oil breather thingy on top of diff.
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:53 pm
by nas80
collects the fumes from the breather and prevents oil film build up. It means it's totally maintenance free.
Tbh I dont think you need it if you change the diff oil more frequently
Re: E12 lsd oil breather thingy on top of diff.
Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:07 pm
by e21-Mark
The one on mine had started to corrode, so had to be cleaned up and repaired, before being painted. There are some pics available where a cooler and driveshaft driven pump, are fitted in its place.
