Offroad Forester Project Ep3. Diff Breathers

[@phxl]

Just wanted to let you know I appreciate the videos you've been putting together. I'm planning on selling my Jeep Grand Cherokee sometime next year and moving into a Forester XT and while some videos for off road and overland Subarus are out there they are still few and far between. Videos like this help put together the basic blueprint for how to get the build started. Thanks for documenting the process.

[@kiamaboniface5826]

Subaru is just a wonderful vehicle! Love them all! But I love the older Leone more!

ur good,Ihave been wrenching for 48 years, alot of offroad good waterproofing knowledge we 4wheeled in central fla. deep black muck

[@zeczed7138]

should put a small pod filter on it

[@ryansyl]

Awesome video! Love the Forester!

[@jeffparryncc1701]

So....off to Cape York now hey? :D

[@stltoytech]

Great videos! But, venting the diff inside the car? Do you smell it on a hot summer day?

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

Craig Villmer no smells yet, but may relocate into the snorkel when I get one

[@niccadoodles]

Venting behind the hatch would probably be a nice place

[@RASimpson76]

Maybe wouldn't be so bad if you use some grape scented diff fluid I've seen before. LöL

[@ejayone8184]

Can the diff cover be removed by lowering the diff but not removing it?

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

E Jayone possibly but it’s easy enough to remove and gives you much better access that way as well

[@CoolKillkennyCat]

What about the centre diff?

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

As far as I am aware there is no breather for it so a proper diff breather is not required.

[@josefvera6751]

good job man awesome video , im subscribing now !

[@v26224]

Did you use any sealant on the thread?

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

Just plumbing tape. The rear diff doesn’t get too hot so I think that should do the job

[@pootang47]

Hey Mate, your vids are awesome! (Subscribed) I too appreciate all your hard work and enjoy your style of video. I own a 1998 Subaru Forester and have started the quest for more offload capabilities. The Subie-Lift-Oz lift kit will be my next big mod thanks to your videos otherwise i wouldn't have found them. Only thing is (not sure if its because my model is older) i was told not to exceed a 2 inch lift front and back to keep my CV's safe and healthy, did you get told the same thing? how are your CV boots? Especially in the rear? Thanks for showing me how to DIY my Foz a diff breather Definitely a must do for anyone who intends on crossing mid depth water in their Subaru So im guessing Snorkel & Custom made bull bar with winch next? 😉👍🏽

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

Future plans are custom lowrange gearbox, custom front/rear bars and winch as well as snorkle

[@eldorado5650]

Hi there mate, did you have to use the same differential gasket or did you have to buy a new one upon reinstallation? Thanks.

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

I used the same one, however I probably should have put a new one in

[@eldorado5650]

How is the reused metal diff gasket holding up? I am to do the diff breather mod very soon. Thanks.

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

Perfect, has not leaked at all

[@mifki]

How did you take the diff out without removing the driveshafts?

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

mifki once I dropped the diff out with the driveshafts still attached I just popped them out and then reversed the process putting back in

[@cody1938]

What muffler is that?

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

Don't know what the brand is, but its a 2.25' axle back exhaust a local exhaust shop fabbed up for me

[@couldcareless7928]

@@ignitionoffroad5028 a bit late but is it UEL headers or EL sounds amazing

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

could care less UEL. Stands for unequal length headers, and is what gives a Subaru its classic rumble.

[@couldcareless7928]

@@ignitionoffroad5028 what did u have at that point

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

could care less eBay UEL headers and a custom 2.25’ axle back exhaust

[@khalifajunior107]

My dream car Subaru 😎

[@fillipkolo1701]

Блин, в чём смысел???? Объясните!!! Я англицкого не знаю....

[@smileynirvana2]

why is their website so horrible?

[@adrianf5665]

whos website?