Diff breathers

[DenisM]

On a whim while under Gren. I loosened the diff breather on the rear diff housing and heard the "puff" as air / volatiles escaped. Not driven for 3 weeks/ 12, 500km.
Read the foregoing posts and went searching for a local supplier of diff breather kits with M10 x 1mm threads, 6mm push in fittings ... none of the usual pneumatic bits and pieces suppliers (eg.including Fittings Express) stocked them....solely 1/8" bsp!!

Finally discovered a local supplier who had the requisite parts in a kit which was significantly cheaper than trying to cobble a kit together from different suppliers!

Details: Air Parts Australia Pty Ltd, 51 Anning Ave, Golden Beach Qld 4551.

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I spoke with Russel. He was very interested in the Grenadier and readily offered to swap out the usual 1/8" bsp fittings for the M10 x 1mm when I explained the requirements. I'm assuming he'll add Ineos Grenadier to his offerings. He ships worldwide.
His pricing is excellent compared to ARB for example.
Whole lot was A$55 plus express postage at cost. So $71 Inc GST. Ordered yesterday, was in my suburban Brisbane P.O. Box by 0730 this morning!

@TheDocAUS : another option for the "local" list

The photo shows the complete kit with straight fittings and includes push in barb adapters to connect to a flexible hose from the transfer case and ZF transmission breathers if one is so inclined. Excellent quality. Right-angle diff. fittings are available but the collective wisdom in this thread is that the straight fitting is preferable. The standard aluminium bracket is shown. It is available in stainless steel and laser etched labelling for additional cost. see the website

 

[Ex-defender driver]

On a whim while under Gren. I loosened the diff breather on the rear diff housing and heard the "puff" as air / volatiles escaped. Not driven for 3 weeks/ 12, 500km.
Read the foregoing posts and went searching for a local supplier of diff breather kits with M10 x 1mm threads, 6mm push in fittings ... none of the usual pneumatic bits and pieces suppliers (eg.including Fittings Express) stocked them....solely 1/8" bsp!!

Finally discovered a local supplier who had the requisite parts in a kit which was significantly cheaper than trying to cobble a kit together from different suppliers!

Details: Air Parts Australia Pty Ltd, 51 Anning Ave, Golden Beach Qld 4551.

Shop

High-grade pneumatic components, industrial parts, air control valves, cylinders, air prep systems, durable fittings, reliable solutions, and advanced technology for commercial and industrial use

airparts.com.au

ebay: https://www.ebay.com.au/usr/airpartsaustralia
I spoke with Russel. He was very interested in the Grenadier and readily offered to swap out the usual 1/8" bsp fittings for the M10 x 1mm when I explained the requirements. I'm assuming he'll add Ineos Grenadier to his offerings. He ships worldwide.
His pricing is excellent compared to ARB for example.
Whole lot was A$55 plus express postage at cost. So $71 Inc GST. Ordered yesterday, was in my suburban Brisbane P.O. Box by 0730 this morning!

@TheDocAUS : another option for the "local" list

The photo shows the complete kit with straight fittings and includes push in barb adapters to connect to a flexible hose from the transfer case and ZF transmission breathers if one is so inclined. Excellent quality. Right-angle diff. fittings are available but the collective wisdom in this thread is that the straight fitting is preferable. The standard aluminium bracket is shown. It is available in stainless steel and laser etched labelling for additional cost. see the website


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Thanks for this @DenisM - perfect timing for me was just looking at their website yesterday !! Cheers

 

[Clark Kent]

On a whim while under Gren. I loosened the diff breather on the rear diff housing and heard the "puff" as air / volatiles escaped. Not driven for 3 weeks/ 12, 500km.
Read the foregoing posts and went searching for a local supplier of diff breather kits with M10 x 1mm threads, 6mm push in fittings ... none of the usual pneumatic bits and pieces suppliers (eg.including Fittings Express) stocked them....solely 1/8" bsp!!

Finally discovered a local supplier who had the requisite parts in a kit which was significantly cheaper than trying to cobble a kit together from different suppliers!

Details: Air Parts Australia Pty Ltd, 51 Anning Ave, Golden Beach Qld 4551.

Shop

High-grade pneumatic components, industrial parts, air control valves, cylinders, air prep systems, durable fittings, reliable solutions, and advanced technology for commercial and industrial use

airparts.com.au

ebay: https://www.ebay.com.au/usr/airpartsaustralia
I spoke with Russel. He was very interested in the Grenadier and readily offered to swap out the usual 1/8" bsp fittings for the M10 x 1mm when I explained the requirements. I'm assuming he'll add Ineos Grenadier to his offerings. He ships worldwide.
His pricing is excellent compared to ARB for example.
Whole lot was A$55 plus express postage at cost. So $71 Inc GST. Ordered yesterday, was in my suburban Brisbane P.O. Box by 0730 this morning!

@TheDocAUS : another option for the "local" list

The photo shows the complete kit with straight fittings and includes push in barb adapters to connect to a flexible hose from the transfer case and ZF transmission breathers if one is so inclined. Excellent quality. Right-angle diff. fittings are available but the collective wisdom in this thread is that the straight fitting is preferable. The standard aluminium bracket is shown. It is available in stainless steel and laser etched labelling for additional cost. see the website


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Marvelous work @DenisM
Based on the chatter here I was going to pull an axle breather out today and see what air followed it. We know the Carraro breathers are designed to hold a positive pressure but not at the expense of pinion seals. Based on Agile's video I think the seals aren't necessarily failing. They're a two-piece seal that appear to be struggling to hold back the housing pressure so are weeping.

Edit: APA have already put an Ineos specific kit in their shop. Direct link.

 

[TheDocAUS]

On a whim while under Gren. I loosened the diff breather on the rear diff housing and heard the "puff" as air / volatiles escaped. Not driven for 3 weeks/ 12, 500km.
Read the foregoing posts and went searching for a local supplier of diff breather kits with M10 x 1mm threads, 6mm push in fittings ... none of the usual pneumatic bits and pieces suppliers (eg.including Fittings Express) stocked them....solely 1/8" bsp!!

Finally discovered a local supplier who had the requisite parts in a kit which was significantly cheaper than trying to cobble a kit together from different suppliers!

Details: Air Parts Australia Pty Ltd, 51 Anning Ave, Golden Beach Qld 4551.

Shop

High-grade pneumatic components, industrial parts, air control valves, cylinders, air prep systems, durable fittings, reliable solutions, and advanced technology for commercial and industrial use

airparts.com.au

ebay: https://www.ebay.com.au/usr/airpartsaustralia
I spoke with Russel. He was very interested in the Grenadier and readily offered to swap out the usual 1/8" bsp fittings for the M10 x 1mm when I explained the requirements. I'm assuming he'll add Ineos Grenadier to his offerings. He ships worldwide.
His pricing is excellent compared to ARB for example.
Whole lot was A$55 plus express postage at cost. So $71 Inc GST. Ordered yesterday, was in my suburban Brisbane P.O. Box by 0730 this morning!

@TheDocAUS : another option for the "local" list

The photo shows the complete kit with straight fittings and includes push in barb adapters to connect to a flexible hose from the transfer case and ZF transmission breathers if one is so inclined. Excellent quality. Right-angle diff. fittings are available but the collective wisdom in this thread is that the straight fitting is preferable. The standard aluminium bracket is shown. It is available in stainless steel and laser etched labelling for additional cost. see the website


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Looks like Air Parts Australia has added the INEOS kits, look here. A basic 4 Point diff breather (AUD75), a 4 point Pro version (AUD89) and a 6 point version (AUD85). The 4 point Pro uses an Black Anodised Aluminium Manifold, the other two kits use a stainless steel bracket.

The Basic Kit is more expensive than what DenisM paid, one reason is the kit has a slightly different selection of parts (eg 2 elbows).

Well done. I will add to the list over next few days.

 

[DenisM]

I tried the M10 x1mm push-in fitting. I used a 14mm long socket to remove the OEM breather and a 12mm socket to screw in the APA component. Fits like a glove. Has an O ring, so firm finger tight plus a dab of thread sealant and it won't go anywhere...

 

[TheDocAUS]

I tried the M10 x1mm push-in fitting. I used a 14mm long socket to remove the OEM breather and a 12mm socket to screw in the APA component. Fits like a glove. Has an O ring, so firm finger tight plus a dab of thread sealant and it won't go anywhere...

What thread sealant did you use?