Smiffy69 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Following on from the MTL or not to MTL thread it got me investigating the possible source of my slight oil "weep" so I stuck the car on the stand and went exploring. On the top of the box, in the middle, is a black plate which is held in place with 4 small bolts .... it looks like it could be some form of breather (not easy to see once it's in the car and I can't find a decent picture of one on the web to check !) Is it a breather? and if it is would it be usual to expect a bit of seepage from this after a spirited period of driving? If it is a breather what stops water / crud etc from getting into the gearbox ? linky added to picture to show the bit I mean Sorry for all the questions which to many will be very obvious 😶🌫️ Edited by - smiffy69 on 28 Aug 2014 15:48:47 Edited by - smiffy69 on 28 Aug 2014 16:55:28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattie Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Worth checking that the breather is mounted the right way round. The opening under the black plate should point backwards, towards the propshaft output. Can't remember whether the top vent points in the same direction, I suspect so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 it is a breather and I always ran a little tube and a tablet bottle for a crash tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy69 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Thanks Guys, I have checked it and it is pointing the right way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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