www.budurl.com Craig Bayldon and his family tackle the Old telegraph Track – Cape York Australia, towing a Goldstream Camper Trailer. Catch their adventures with the rest of the Cape Crusaders. Craig is still running an online business whilst on this adventure.
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Tip:
Diff Breathers<br> When a hot axle hits cold water it cools rapidly. This has the effect of lowering the air pressure inside the axle and the diff housing, causing air to be drawn in via the diff breathers. Extending your diff breathers higher up the chassis (standard on most Landcruisers) with the aid of plastic tubing is a “must do” for regular water goers. The 4x4 pictured has run both front and rear breathers to a high position on the firewall under the bonnet. However, it is no guarantee that water will not enter your diff. The sudden reduction in air pressure inside your diff can still cause water to be drawn in via your axle seals if the diff breathers do not equalize the pressure quick enough. This is why its still necessary to allow the 4x4 time to cool down, even when extended diff breathers are fitted.
3 responses so far ↓
1 rudedogii // Jul 26, 2010 at 4:58 pm
Great video! Wish I was there!
2 ggreenie // Jul 26, 2010 at 5:01 pm
momentum is NOT the best way to get through a water crossing…..
3 tonners4u2 // Jul 26, 2010 at 5:28 pm
maybe next time have your snatch strap handy over ur bonnets, lol
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