Manual Transmission and Breather Tube Tips When Off Roading

⬇️MAIN TOPIC:
This video gives some manual Transmission and breather tube tips when off roading. The main topic segment explains why when using a manual transmission off road, and stuck in a water or mud hole, you should refrain from depressing the clutch pedal.
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⬇️TIP:
This segment explains how checking the vent tubes in your front and rear differentials is a good precautionary measure when taking your rig off road, where crossing deep water is possible.
⬇️ Make¢ents
This segment of the video shares a subscriber's tip on how bent door harness pins may cause the motion detection system of a JL or JT to malfunction.
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[@Tgauchsin]

Excellent as always. Appreciate you!

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Pretzel, Thank you very much. Cheers.

[@gammaboxer9765]

Great video, Dino, often overlooked issue especially with so many folks driving automatics these days. Take care and all the best from us down east. Cheers

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Gamma Boxer, Thanks for the feedback. A special hello to the good people down east. Cheers.

[@أسفار]

so great vedio

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey ن بطوطة Ibn battuta, Thank you for the feedback, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers.

[@LarryRichelli]

I think the white cap on your front breather tube is a one way valve.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Larry, I believe you may be correct about that. I read on a forum if you wanted an open valve, it's best to position it higher up. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers.

[@manuelnajera1521]

Does the transmission have a similar vent or do you have to install the vent in order to keep water out of your transmission? Had a friend who had water in her transmission after driving in water during OR trips.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

I'm not sure about that. Sorry. Maybe posting the question in a Jeep Wrangler Forum would have a better chance of getting an answer?

[@Jake-pq3iz]

I have no desire to get in water above the doors.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Yeah, I know what you mean. It sounds like it’s a sickness. 😆 Cheers

[@Jake-pq3iz]

@@CheaperJeeperTV not a fan of mud and water. What I would like is to have access to the landscapes out west where it’s dry and open. The eastern appalachian canopy is mostly mud and slick rocks.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

I hear you. I have thought the same thing myself. One day I plan to head out west and experience some of the landscapes. I’ve been watching on KZbin. Thanks for sharing.

[@CN-rz3ez]

Awesome video! I have a manual JL and never realized. Your videos are super helpful!!! Thank you.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey CN, Thank you for the feedback. I'm just sharing what I learn along the way. Feel free to share with other manual owners you know who could benefit from this. Cheers.

[@randylowden1902]

A very informative video. I bet a lot of viewers were surprised to learn of the clutch concern as well as the vent tubing.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Randy, As always, I appreciate the feedback. When I first learned about these tips, I also thought for sure that there would be others out there that might not have known about them. Thats why I made this video to share with other Jeepers out there. Cheers my friend.

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

Hey Cheaper Jeeper TV Don't forget the Breather Vent on top of the Automatic Transmission. It is the shortest and lowest. The Front Diff Breather Vent is the highest in the engine bay. What many Jeepers do on the Rear Diff Breather Vent is extend it to the Tail Light cubby hole area.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey TwoFeatherChannel, Thanks for the info on the. breather vent on top of the automatic transmission. Cheers.

[@AustinH7]

At least on my JK, the automatic transmission is actually the *highest* breather hose. It terminates to the top of the engine bay.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Nice.

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

@@AustinH7 yes the transmission hose goes up to the engine bay. it's the Transfer Case breather hose that is the shortest, it's only a few inches long on top of the transfer case

[@alopandur]

Awesome, thanks Dino. Learned something new again, love it !!! Those differential breathers/vent tubes, knew about them (learned the story when I was putting the Rugged Ridge snorkel myself) but never checked where exactly they go... Will trace them in the morning on my JL, just for fun... 😃 Cheers, Nash

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Nash, Awesome! Have fun! Cheers

[@wcfd103]

JLs will start in 4 low without depressing the clutch

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Yep.

[@jefftenhave8038]

Good job Dino. Surprising how so many folks didn’t know about manuals in mud.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Jeff, I suspected that might be the case and that’s why I thought it would be a good idea to make the video. Cheers.

[@jamesdumas6602]

Back in the 80's we had a Suzuki LJ80 that I was always taking into water. I Silicon glued over the vents in the manual transmission the day before I'd go off-roading in the rainy season and then peel off the silicon glued vent covers the next day.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey James, You solution is inexpensive and simple to do! Thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@rottmanthan]

on a jk in low range you dont need the clutch when starting it.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Yep.

[@hardlifesurvivor4404]

Exactly what I need more of, manual transmission tips. I have a manual and I am honestly a little nervous if offroading with it. Dont wanna burn out my clutch or worse considering I'm a OffRoad rookie. Hoping more vids like this one

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Hardlife, When I decided to make this video, after having learned about this tip, I found there were many off roading with manual videos with tips out there. Its good to be cautious and learn the important tips before you go off road. Tips like in this video can help you avoid expensive mistakes. Cheers.

[@MykolW]

Hey Hardlife. The one thing I can tell you is to learn both by educating yourself and getting out there. I was a newbie on the run that Dino is showing pictures of and it was puddle after puddle all day. I was conscious of not clutching in during any watercrossings, but given my lack of experience, I did a couple times, including once when I stalled it and needed to restart the jeep. As Neil states in the video, you have to be pretty deep and there is some debate whether water that isn't too muddy is all that bad. In the end, if you want to go offroading, do it! If you go with a club there will be plenty of people to help with both knowledge and repairs on the trail. I know as I split the sidewall of one of my tires and had just about every other jeep on the run come over to help either with knowledge, tools or muscle (and this was just a tire change!). I almost had to fight to help change my own tire :)

[@hardlifesurvivor4404]

@@MykolW I appreciate the feedback. I've had jeeps all my like but never really gone one decent trail. Not yet lol. Although with all the snow we get in jersey I do have fun in the winter lol

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

@@MykolW Hey Michael, Thanks for chipping in. Sharing your feedback and experience is appreciated. Cheers.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

@@hardlifesurvivor4404 Hey Hardlife, For sure you should check into joining a local Jeep club in your area. They mostly operate on FaceBook.

[@hoppermantis7615]

All my vents are top of the roll bar I got bored.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

That does sound like a fun project actually. Cheers.

[@dougbrown3866]

Might be coming loose due to all that oil under it

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

🤷🏻‍♂️

[@desertadventures4221]

Nice video

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Thank you. Cheers

[@blurglide]

I've never thought of these clutch and starter problems, or cooling exhaust sucking water in. Thanks for the info

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Awesome! I’m glad you found the video helpful. Feel free to share.

[@d.s7741]

just manhandle that manual transmission don't hesitate and act while the transmission is hot keep the r.p.m.'s high so the centrifugal force keeps garbage off the plate. Be aggressive with your forward and reverse shifts, and keep the moment alive, when you hesitate everything gives up and that's when your Jeep becomes a sponge. Your r.p.m.'s will be higher when your swamped, but that's what you do when you play motorsports. Stay intense when you're out there, because it's man vs. machine.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

LOL. Awesome!!! Thanks

[@beardsandbullets6847]

Not programmer related but what turn signals and fenders do you have? I can’t seem to find a good bright set. Yours seem pretty bright even in daylight. Great video btw.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Thanks. My Jeep has the LED light package. Cheers

[@Vengancejr]

Hmm. Now it worries me. I just did this about 3 weeks ago and developed that squeaky noise that is usually the slave cylinder

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Ah. Too bad. I hope you get it sorted out.

[@elmel7896]

Taking into account that I have a manual JL and never heard about the problem you described in the video I could that it was very helpful. Great thanks for the info!

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey El Mel, I'm glad you found it helpful. Feel free to share with other you feel may benefit from this info. Cheers.

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[@CheaperJeeperTV]

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[@rottmanthan]

in my 07 jk i added a hose with a T then connected it to the transfer case vent tube which is already high enough. then extended both axle vents to tail light height even tho i never went threw much water.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

That sounds like a nice mod to do. Cheers.

[@chargerscrickettv7777]

This happened to me last winter ... wish I knew that before 😑

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Chargers Cricket tv, Sorry to hear about that. It's clearly something important to know about and share. Better luck this winter. Thanks for watching the channel. Cheers.

[@DustinGould]

I've ran manual transmissions in jeeps in deep mud for 15+ years I swapped to a automatic like 5 years ago and it's not as reliable as the manual Mud in the clutch is such a rare occurrence as the spinning of the clutch and flywheel generally throws the mud and water off the clutch ..... Then worst case the heat from a slipping clutch will dry it out and then the dry dirt can fling off the clutch ...if the clutch slips It will self fix in a very short time I've had way more issues with automatic transmissions getting water in them thru the vent they all have behind the torque converter and they completely stop working for good till you disassemble and rebuild the transmission Automatic transmissions are way way more risky in deep water then a manual

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

Hey Dustin, Thanks for the info. I've seen many KZbin videos comparing the two types of transmissions. Whichever you have, it's good to know what to watch out for, thats for sure. Thanks for your insight. Cheers.