2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.

Wheres the diffy breather?

Old Feb 8, 2002 | 09:23 PM
  #1  
boostmotorsport's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 706
Likes: 0
From: Dover NH
Wheres the diffy breather?

Mine whines between 35 and 50 MPH, and I heard there is a breather that can be cleaned. I replaced an output seal, and oil still gets forced out. Anyone got pics? I own the repair manual, and I cant find it in there. Suggestions, or pics would be really appreciated, Thanx guys
Fred
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2002 | 11:46 PM
  #2  
mazdaspeed7's Avatar
mad scientist
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 2,665
Likes: 2
From: Savannah, GA
Ill have a pic up in a min. I dont know if you can even clean it though.

Last edited by mazdaspeed7; Feb 8, 2002 at 11:54 PM.
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2002 | 11:55 PM
  #3  
mazdaspeed7's Avatar
mad scientist
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 2,665
Likes: 2
From: Savannah, GA
pic 1
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2002 | 11:56 PM
  #4  
mazdaspeed7's Avatar
mad scientist
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 2,665
Likes: 2
From: Savannah, GA
close up

Last edited by mazdaspeed7; Feb 8, 2002 at 11:59 PM.
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2002 | 06:47 AM
  #5  
boostmotorsport's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 706
Likes: 0
From: Dover NH
sweet thank you
Fred
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2002 | 07:14 AM
  #6  
boostmotorsport's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 706
Likes: 0
From: Dover NH
do you have any idea how it actually gets cleaned?
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2002 | 12:33 PM
  #7  
mazdaspeed7's Avatar
mad scientist
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 2,665
Likes: 2
From: Savannah, GA
Beats me. You can probably get the brass cover off, but I still dont know if you could clean it from there. You would probably be better off getting a universal diff breather and make an adapter to let it screw in place of the stock one.
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2002 | 05:25 PM
  #8  
boostmotorsport's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 706
Likes: 0
From: Dover NH
after looking it seems as if you absolutely have to drop the diffy to get at it. Is this true?
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2002 | 11:21 PM
  #9  
mazdaspeed7's Avatar
mad scientist
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 2,665
Likes: 2
From: Savannah, GA
Originally posted by boostmotorsport
after looking it seems as if you absolutely have to drop the diffy to get at it. Is this true?
It will be very tight, but you should have enough room if you pull off the heatshield in front of the gas tank. But the diff isnt that hard to pull, if you must. Just be sure to mark the driveshaft flange and diff flange, so you put it back together the same way.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
MPython
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
38
Sep 7, 2006 08:11 PM
shetlen
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
19
Feb 20, 2004 10:31 PM
hondah8er
Rotary Car Performance
3
Dec 20, 2003 10:17 AM
kitchen
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
3
Jun 27, 2003 09:35 PM
AJatx
Single Turbo RX-7's
5
May 4, 2002 11:57 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:23 AM.