Axle / Differential Vent Repair on Jeep XJ

Axle vent repair on Jeep XJ front axle
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[@wyattoneable]

Wow, that's a great example of a chewed up vent line. I think this is a good topic as many people don't even think of this as an issue.

[@MajorWeakness]

Frankly I never thought of it until I saw the chewed up line on both XJs

[@grits_taste_good415]

I like that you call the differentials pumpkins. Very informative and straightforward. Thank you

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped

[@gabe135]

People like you are what make owning an XJ so much easier. Thanks for this video!

[@MajorWeakness]

Thank you, glad it helped!

[@robertgolden1080]

For additional abrasion protection. Take heater hose. Split it. Zip tie it to the vent hose where there could be rubbing or pinching.

[@MajorWeakness]

Great tip!

[@scubasmith]

Great video. Thanks for making it.

[@MajorWeakness]

You are welcome!

[@mtndewman1022]

Wow perfect timing, just discovered today that my breather was in two pieces. Couldn't find a part online, but now I know i can replace it myself! Thanks a lot sir! Also, does it need to be a 5/16" hose? could it be a 3/8" to make it easier to fit?

[@MajorWeakness]

I'm glad it helped!

[@MajorWeakness]

Possible to use 3/8 hose but might need a clamp

[@JakenFren]

Thanks so much! Easy fix, and thank you for including the parts list in the description. Major help!

[@MajorWeakness]

Glad it helped!

[@Brandontibbott]

Great video, and I love the matching XJ's! I've been putting this small project off for years, maybe this will give me the motivation to finally get it taken care of!

[@DBNEBMUSICGROUP]

I CLICKED SUBSCRIBE AND LIKE THANK YOU GREAT VIDEO

[@MajorWeakness]

Thank you!

[@jmarceth5]

My YJ differential plus is leaking oil After I drive it For more than 30m I’m thinking the plug is damage I should change the whole thing ? Thank you you been very helpful

[@MajorWeakness]

It could be the plug, you can change it for cheap. Thanks for watching

[@jmarceth5]

Hey I fix the plug and I still smell oil and see some oil were the plug is located . What you think it could be

[@MajorWeakness]

@@jmarceth5 make sure it's not overfill, that can cause a leak. Also are you sure it's not leaking from the cover? These can also leak on the internal seals. Is it your front or rear Differential?

[@jmarceth5]

@@MajorWeakness is the rear differential . When I took the plug to fill up with some oil was not leaking at all I had to put some oil, I don’t see no oil from the hub from either side

[@MajorWeakness]

@@jmarceth5 I would remove the cover, clean it out with brake cleaner, let dry completely as you don't want brake cleaner mixes with your new gear oil.

[@bubbahgonzales]

So the end that goes towards the engine. It don’t have to be plugged in anywhere??

[@MajorWeakness]

Correct, it just ends in pointing up with that little vent cap

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job Major.What year is that XJ?I noticed it had the split exhaust manifold but no pre-cats....

[@MajorWeakness]

Both are 2000 model

[@danhambrick6331]

I thought the 2000 models had the pre-cats?

[@MajorWeakness]

I never noticed that, I just checked and you are right, one of my xjs has pre cats and the other doesn't, looks to be factory but I'll do more investigating