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CapeLandy

Member Since: 21 Jul 2008
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 558

Extended Breather and Air Gaps

I decided now that my tank is nice and clean I wanted no more chance of water in the breather.
Dealer never bothered to change the breather so I decided to extend it into the cab.
While doing this I noted a lot of openings below the speaker panels which I siliconed up - thanks Shorty for that tip.
Some pictures atached with my idea - hope it works without any fumes.

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7th Jun 2009 7:06pm

double cab happy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2009
Location: merseyside
Posts: 573

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Java Black

people more knowledgable than me may disagree, but i would be concerned about fumes, just think about a hot day with your defender park'd up and the fuel and tank getting all warm and the preasure building and expelling into the cab, if however there is a non-return valve you are putting your faith in that little part, just a thought.

9th Jun 2009 3:24pm

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5035

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey

double cab happy wrote:
people more knowledgable than me may disagree, but i would be concerned about fumes, just think about a hot day with your defender park'd up and the fuel and tank getting all warm and the preasure building and expelling into the cab, if however there is a non-return valve you are putting your faith in that little part, just a thought.

That was my worry on someone who else who has it in the cab...i wouldnt put it there for any reason Mike

9th Jun 2009 4:22pm

CapeLandy

Member Since: 21 Jul 2008
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 558

Couple of fumes - open windows for a minute and all's fine again

Puma 110 - gone
Series III 1973 - going strong

9th Jun 2009 5:29pm

MK

Member Since: 28 Aug 2008
Location: Santiago
Posts: 2414

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Chawton White

You can light a match on the tube and nothing would happen. It is more dangerous to blow a match with a fart. Puma 110" SW

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9th Jun 2009 11:42pm

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5035

MK wrote:
You can light a match on the tube and nothing would happen. It is more dangerous to blow a match with a fart.

You can light a match near a battery air vent - doesnt mean the fumes wont kill you

Mike

10th Jun 2009 5:52pm

alantd

Member Since: 14 Dec 2008
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 1513

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

mse wrote:
MK wrote:
You can light a match on the tube and nothing would happen. It is more dangerous to blow a match with a fart.

You can light a match near a battery air vent - doesnt mean the fumes wont kill you

Very true - Fumes are carcinogenic. I'd route it outside if you can. One that started out as a 2.4 TDCi 110 XS
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10th Jun 2009 9:07pm

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