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Topic: Rear axle connection...Help
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 1554
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 04-04-2001 09:36 AM
   
I was rehanging my exhaust last night and noticed that there was a busted hose on the drivers side of the rear axle. It was connected to a nipple that was about 3/4" long located on the axle about half way between the wheel and the drive shaft. The hose was about 1/2"OD and ran up through the drivers side rear fender well. What is this hose for and where does it run to?------------------
Jeremy
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Bob Hopkins
Gearhead Posts: 348
From: BRIDGEPORT NJ USA
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 04-04-2001 10:30 AM
It's the air breather for rear axle runs from axle to body to allow air to enter and exit axle and prevent moisture from entering.
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 1554
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 04-04-2001 10:45 AM
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Originally posted by Bob Hopkins:
It's the air breather for rear axle runs from axle to body to allow air to enter and exit axle and prevent moisture from entering.
How easy is it to replace? It is not long enough to cut the bad end off and reconnect.
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 2983
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-04-2001 12:41 PM
Jeremy
the hose can be replaced by any type of rubber line. While you are replaceing the hose, take the nipple out of the axle tube and make sure the hole is not obstructed. This is actually a vent, to relieve the pressure of the hot gear oil. If the nipple is plugged you could blow out the axle seals.Mike
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 1554
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 04-04-2001 02:13 PM
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Originally posted by kcode:
Jeremy
the hose can be replaced by any type of rubber line. While you are replaceing the hose, take the nipple out of the axle tube and make sure the hole is not obstructed. This is actually a vent, to relieve the pressure of the hot gear oil. If the nipple is plugged you could blow out the axle seals.Mike
So that would explain the grease-like substance around the fitting. Thanks for the heads up Mike. What does the end of the hose connect to inside the fender? I tried to trace it, but couldn't see where it went.
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 1554
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 04-05-2001 09:46 AM
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Originally posted by kcode:
Jeremy... take the nipple out of the axle tube and make sure the hole is not obstructed. This is actually a vent, to relieve the pressure of the hot gear oil. If the nipple is plugged you could blow out the axle seals.Mike
The hole in the nipple was plugged somewhat. I cleaned that up and found that the hose was just stuck up into the fender well. It didn't connect to anything. Is this correct?
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Dave_C
Gearhead Posts: 948
From: Gadsden, Al
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 04-05-2001 11:26 AM
The other end of the hose should be attached the car body. It keeps the end of it from picking up rain, etc. from the road. There should be a small metal clip with a bolt that holds it. Later, David Cole
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 1554
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 04-06-2001 02:16 PM
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Originally posted by Dave_C:
The other end of the hose should be attached the car body...There should be a small metal clip with a bolt that holds it.David Cole
Thanks David. The clip was there all by it's lonesome. How that hose stayed there for 32 yrs is beyond me! 
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