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s13_ricky · 06-07-2012, 09:18 AM

Guys, I recently bought a rear diff cover for an LSD, I then realized it came with nothing. I'm sure I can find some bolts from some hardware store but I was wondering what do I do about the breather tube? Is there anyway I can make my own? I've searched but was unable to find anything regarding this. Thanks.

This is what I picked up from FRSports

thefro526 · 06-07-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by s13_ricky

Guys, I recently bought a rear diff cover for an LSD, I then realized it came with nothing. I'm sure I can find some bolts from some hardware store but I was wondering what do I do about the breather tube? Is there anyway I can make my own? I've searched but was unable to find anything regarding this. Thanks.

If you wanted to, you could drive your own studs into the cover and mount it as if it were OEM. Though, I feel like bolting it into place might make install/removal easier.

As far as the breather tube goes, can you remove the tube from your OEM diff and install it in the new cover? If not, the breather is just an atmospheric vent, I'm fairly sure that you can run with just a hole - though I'd suggest putting mesh or something over it to keep dirt/rocks/etc out.

az_240 · 06-08-2012, 01:12 AM

I'd figure out what cover that's from and just try to buy a used one with all the studs/breather tube already on the thing. I've tried messing with those studs before and they are a bitch to get them to stay in the diff cover if ever removed. I tried removing the breather tube from my s14 cover a while back and ended up destroying it.

Also that diff cover should have a splash shield type thing for the ring gear on the inside... might not be good if that's missing as well.

Luvs2slide · 06-08-2012, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by thefro526

I feel like bolting it into place might make install/removal easier.

I beg to differ...

Using bolts would more likely cause the inside of the holes to strip on the cover if you don't have the diff aligned perfectly. Having the studs in the cover help to guide the diff into place, not to mention hold the diff up (when not bolted) so it doesnt fall on you.

*ManoNegra* · 06-08-2012, 11:19 AM

stud threads have a different fit than bolts
if you use bolts instead, they make vibrate loose over time.

biggie · 06-08-2012, 01:31 PM

Would recommend going in a hardware store with it and finding whatever you need.

bladetech8 · 06-08-2012, 06:04 PM

EVERYTHING you need (Studs and Breather) can be obtained brand new from NISSAN for under $20.. I know this because I bought new studs and breather for my JDM VLSD Diff Cover (Item pictured from FRSport)..

You cannot remove the old breather without mangling it up a little around the lip..

06-07-2012, 09:18 AM	#1
s13_ricky Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Las Vegas Age: 36 Posts: 285 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Upgrade rear diff cover question Guys, I recently bought a rear diff cover for an LSD, I then realized it came with nothing. I'm sure I can find some bolts from some hardware store but I was wondering what do I do about the breather tube? Is there anyway I can make my own? I've searched but was unable to find anything regarding this. Thanks. This is what I picked up from FRSports

06-08-2012, 01:31 PM	#6
biggie Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Winston Salem, NC Age: 46 Posts: 484 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Would recommend going in a hardware store with it and finding whatever you need. __________________ '11 M56S '12 QX56 (wife's)

06-08-2012, 01:12 AM	#3
az_240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 3,097 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	I'd figure out what cover that's from and just try to buy a used one with all the studs/breather tube already on the thing. I've tried messing with those studs before and they are a bitch to get them to stay in the diff cover if ever removed. I tried removing the breather tube from my s14 cover a while back and ended up destroying it. Also that diff cover should have a splash shield type thing for the ring gear on the inside... might not be good if that's missing as well.

06-08-2012, 11:19 AM	#5
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	stud threads have a different fit than bolts if you use bolts instead, they make vibrate loose over time.

06-08-2012, 06:04 PM	#7
bladetech8 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southern California (LA/OC) Posts: 828 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	EVERYTHING you need (Studs and Breather) can be obtained brand new from NISSAN for under $20.. I know this because I bought new studs and breather for my JDM VLSD Diff Cover (Item pictured from FRSport).. You cannot remove the old breather without mangling it up a little around the lip..