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Front Differential Breather Leakage

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Stout, Jun 12, 2016.

  1. Stout

    Stout Member

    Took the JEEP out for a spin today, drove for several miles. When I pulled in the driveway, I noticed a stream of oil leaks behind me. Turns out, it is coming from the front diff through the breather. I took it apart when I built the JEEP and cleaned out all the gunk. Is there something I can do to stop the leak?

    My ideas...

    1. Lockout hubs. This would prevent the front diff from working, heating up, and leaking its oil. While this makes sense and is undoubtedly smart anyway, I think it would detract from the authenticity.
    2. Put on a hose that goes further up, which may prevent the oil from finding its way out the top.
     
    Stout, Jun 12, 2016
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  2. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    differentials too full . I run vent hoses up high . guess just my preference
     
    Twin2, Jun 12, 2016
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  3. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    I agree.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Jun 12, 2016
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  4. colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

    I'd do both.
    For your Jeep, I'd be on the lookout for a nice set of vintage hubs. I don't think it would detract from your authenticity at all, especially since they're an easily removed bolt on item that was often dealer installed.
     
    colojeepguy, Jun 13, 2016
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  5. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Lockomatic Hubs were dealer-installed new in 1957 on my CJ5. So they can be considered authentic.

    On the other hand I never, ever, unlock them.
     
    PeteL, Jun 13, 2016
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