Hodge's new 4.2

[Hodge]

What would cause my rear diff to spew oil out the filler plug? Blocked breathers ? It's only started last 2-3 days....

[jff45]

First thing that comes to mind is that the filler plug hasn't been tightened..

[Rossco]

First thing that comes to mind is that the filler plug hasn't been tightened..

Or it's fallen out . . .

[Hodge]

But I've never touched it and hasn't leaked in the 8 months I've owned it ...

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[nissannewby]

Check its tension while your checking the breather line.

[MB]

G'day Hodge,

It is definitely a tough query mate. Personally never known oil rising out of the top end. Only a theory below in case your breathers are blocked.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emulsion

Pressure is a strange beast, pneumatic & hydraulic combined I guess ?

Cheers MB

[Hodge]

Thanks Mark. That is a good read. I did do 3 water crossings 3 weeks ago so.... who knows.

Ironically I was doing the oils easter weekend anyway so... go figure.

I'll also be fitting the proper breathers which I procrastinated for too long now.

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[threedogs]

If you get stuck with any fittings or hose,
Yell out I have plenty here, if required

[mudski]

Thanks Mark. That is a good read. I did do 3 water crossings 3 weeks ago so.... who knows.

Ironically I was doing the oils easter weekend anyway so... go figure.

I'll also be fitting the proper breathers which I procrastinated for too long now.

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Your diff is probably full of water and oil then I reckon.

[Hodge]

Will find out over the weekend.

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