4x4 / Off-Road TechThis section contains all discussion related to taking the FJ Cruiser in Off-Road situations, 4x4 applications and any armor modifications.
I use a fuel filter, never been used, that has been rolling around in my tool box for years.
I ordered the camry union but couldn't wait so until it comes in I got my parts at Home DePot
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OK, I decided to go ahead with this mod, and just finished obtaining parts today. But, in planning the breather/filter install for the engine compartment, noticed the front breather caps, located just back of the oil filter.
Wouldn't these too create a vacuum when water hits the front differential? So, would it be a good idea to relieve the vacuum neg. pressure by changing these over to a freeflow filter, like that for the rear diff/R locker? Yeah, the front ones are already higher, but couldn't the neg. pressure draw in water through some seals underwater up front too?
OK, I decided to go ahead with this mod, and just finished obtaining parts today. But, in planning the breather/filter install for the engine compartment, noticed the front breather caps, located just back of the oil filter.
Wouldn't these too create a vacuum when water hits the front differential? So, would it be a good idea to relieve the vacuum neg. pressure by changing these over to a freeflow filter, like that for the rear diff/R locker? Yeah, the front ones are already higher, but couldn't the neg. pressure draw in water through some seals underwater up front too?
Anyone? Thanks in advance...
Not quite sure what you mean... the seals are meant to hold hot diff fluid in, so I don't see them letting cold water in. Still I agree with you that a change to a free flow filter may be a better choice.
Experts? What's you opinion please? Maybe tie the front into the same filter via an extension?
you could make a manifold with the breather at the end
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The ones up front that Toyota has already relocated for you I think will be fine, you can if you want, it will help. The ones in the rear are a little different story. They sit very low on the rear which will pick up alot more debris that could get up inside the stock cap and keep the breather cap in the open position that would alow water to be sucked inside. The ones under the hood are pretty much clear of the amount of mud you would get in the rear. But again, it dosn't hurt to be more efficient up front under the hood too. In the end it's your call, if you plan on running alot in the water and mud, I would have to say yes. On a side note, those of you that are runing the open breather like I show, treat it just like a K&N filter, it is basicly, it's cloth with wire mesh. I spray mine with a light coat of oil to keep any water from entering the open filter. I hope this helps
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Looks great, PM me with your name and address and I'll send you out a sticker
You too TJ Cruiser, PM with your Info
[quote=rons8888;637787]OK, I decided to go ahead with this mod, and just finished obtaining parts today. But, in planning the breather/filter install for the engine compartment, noticed the front breather caps, located just back of the oil filter. quote]
When your done post some pic's and then PM with your name and address, I'll send you a sticker
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Got mine Done today... Finally a few miniutes to put
it together, well, since I was not even sure which
way I was going to go, it took a little longer on mine,
but the wifes will be a sinch' tomorrow... I did take a
bunch of picts, but my main house PC vid card just
smoked and it's too dark to search the shed for my
spare, so tomorrow hopefully... I did mine just a tad
different then most, so I will do a write-up on the
bandi build thread...
[edited] Quik Picts Added...
I ran the lines so that the follow OEM lines, and
ended them at the top of the fuel fill cavity...
Here is the connects at the Axle...
and Here is where the OEM vents were located too...
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