Was thinking about venting the axle via a very small hole drilled thru the plastic dip stick / filler plug. Might use a dab of candle wax as a safety seal.
Could this void the warranty?
I would ask an JD service manager before you make any modification. IMO if the wax falls out or deteriorates you now have a open port to allow contamination...ie water
I vented mine. I drilled the top of the dipstick to take a 1/8" pipe thread with a 1/4" hose barb fitting. ran 1/4" black fuel line up under the hood and put a cheap fuel filter on the end to keep dirt out.
haven't had any wheel seal issues since.
and if you have any warranty issues just take this off and buy a new dipstick ahead of time to swap out if needed.
sometimes what they don't know don't hurt them.......
What about moisture?? Doesn't a fuel filter allow the passage of fluids?? If you feel the need the vent your differentials- shouldn't you consider a one way check valve?
what moisture?? i have it way up by the air filter for the engine.
and a one way valve isn't the best because when your differential cools down, some air needs to get back in or your essentially sucking your wheel seals in.
So cant your "fuel filter" still suck moisture or water vapor- regardless of the location??
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