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Breathers?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by MDOverlander, Jan 4, 2022.

  1. Jan 4, 2022 at 6:17 PM
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    MDOverlander

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    Anyone know that these tubes are. Looks like they have breather caps.
    Located on driver side next to the fuse box? Differential and trans t case breathers?

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  2. Jan 4, 2022 at 7:39 PM
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    You got it; front diff and transfer case breathers. Rear one is on the axle and can be extended as well with some modification.
     
  3. Jan 4, 2022 at 7:53 PM
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    Is the breather for the front axle the same as the rear?
     
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    The rear breather looks the same but it’s not extended off the axle.
     
  5. Jan 4, 2022 at 9:09 PM
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    Yeah
    In function yes. They are not the same part however.
     
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    Do I need to extend any other breathers other than the rear axle?
    Does the transmission have a breather?
    And should that be extended?
     
  7. Jan 5, 2022 at 4:12 PM
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    Smacky2020

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    Transmission does have one but this one doesn't extend into the cab and looks like it's behind the bell housing; not very accessible (if at all). I haven't seen anyone else attempt to extend that one.

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  8. May 17, 2022 at 6:21 PM
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    I find it curious Toyota choose to extend 2 of the breathers that high up but not the other two.
     
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